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'Dangerously long cancer waits have me constantly on a knife-edge'

The Department of Health says while cancer waiting times are "not where we want them to be", work is "underway to improve performance".

Three casualties in Royal Stoke after A500 crash

Police are investigating

Rise in crimes against women prompts plea to Glasgow councillors

A motion is being presented to full council this Thursday by councillor Lana Reid-McConnell highlights the “shocking increase” in reported rapes and sexual crimes in Glasgow over the last five years.

Council committee to decide Ayr seafront business expansion plan

The proposals relate to a change of use of open space to form an outdoor seating area at Kiosk 2, on the Low Green Esplanade.

Sunderland man jailed for rape after Christmas night out in Middlesbrough

Malcolm Clark, was found guilty of raping a woman following a Christmas night out in Middlesbrough

Scott McTominay has successful heart surgery as return timeframe revealed

Napoli released a statement on Tuesday following McTominay’s heart procedure

Government has ‘given the go-ahead’ to Heathrow expansion, says Chancellor

England up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales fall behind

The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.

Baby swans shot at with "catapult" in Rotherham - police issue appeal

Five cygnets were shot

Katie Price 'looking like a hamster' after latest cosmetic correction surgery

Katie Price has undergone more cosmetic surgery in Brussels and says she has been left looking like a 'hamster'

Triple killer’s list of explosives not disclosed by police to Nottingham inquiry

Assaults by Valdo Calocane and notes recovered by police were not disclosed to the Nottingham Inquiry before the evidence finished.

Trump video portrays Charles as uncaring in edited clip of fainting Asda worker

The decision to show the King in an unflattering light is unusual as the president is an enthusiastic champion of the monarchy.

Cardiff Airport named one of UK’s best airports but the worst is a big surprise - full list

Cardiff Airport was named one of the best out of 27 airports across the UK

Driver arrested after motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on A614 in East Yorkshire

The driver of an HGV was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving

She nearly died giving birth - then a stranger on Facebook made an offer

A chance encounter on social media changed the lives of two strangers forever

‘They’re all smiling at me anyway’, Taoiseach says of leadership

Alexis Mac Allister reveals Liverpool contract snub: ‘It made me very, very sad’

The Argentina midfielder’s Anfield deal is into its penultimate season and the 27-year-old wants to commit his long-term future to the club

New £1.4m Ayrshire petrol station boasting cafe and shop will create 32 new jobs

The proposals have been given the green light.

Police appeal for information after baby swans shot at with "catapult" in Rotherham

Five cygnets were shot

Air traffic control issue causing disruption to flight departures

Technical issues are causing disruption to flight departures in the UK this afternoon, according to the leading provider of air traffic control services.

Coventry radio legend and sports announcer stepping away from role with 'heavy heart'

He's been on the mic at matches for nearly a quarter of a century

69p kitchen ingredient from Aldi can banish stains and stop smelly clothes

If your clothes are coming out of the wash still stained or smelling bad, try this

AI will find cancer cure by solving issue ‘too complex for humans’, says UK tech boss

‘I believe in our lifetime, AI will help cure cancer’, says Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas

Police at Hanley ring-road smash between car and lorry

It caused delays