'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 11, 2026 A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England. Read more
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 10, 2026 People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. Read more
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 10, 2026 More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes. Read more
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2026 Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child. Read more
Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 09, 2026 Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence. Read more
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 08, 2026 Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. Read more
Researchers look into island's health benefits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps April 07, 2026 The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better. Read more