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White vs brown eggs: Are there any health benefits as Sainsbury's makes the switch?
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (299+ words) Brown-shelled eggs have a bigger carbon footprint, says the retail giant The humble egg has hit the headlines recently, as one supermarket has decided to remove a particular variety from its stores. And it's left shoppers wondering whether they're missing…...
'I was utterly ready and prepared to leave when a stranger saved me"
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (1268+ words) Cyclist Martin Hills is riding from Talacre to southern Spain to raise funds for suicide prevention TRIGGER WARNING: This article talks about suicide. A determined cyclist is preparing for an extraordinary journey across Europe to change the conversation around men's…...
The incredible target supermarket staff are aiming for to help beat cancer
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (273+ words) Kind-hearted supermarket workers are walking 13 miles to help raise thousands for cancer research Supermarket teams from across Staffordshire are coming together to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. The dedicated supermarket workers are preparing for a massive 13-mile…...
Free advocacy service launched for children and young people in Bradford
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (225+ words) The new service officially began its vital work in the area on June 1, 2026 A new free service has launched to help children and young people in Bradford have their voices heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. Delivered…...
How a popular Cambridge event is bringing the community together for an important cause
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (303+ words) The popular fundraiser will return to the city to raise vital money for life-saving cancer research. The event will take place at Jesus Green on June 21, 2026. People of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part and can…...
The wonderful reason a Derby optician has stepped in to help a local schoolboy
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (538+ words) Specsavers Derby has donated over "275 to help a local family provide starter kits for diabetic children A Derbyshire family raising funds to support children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has reached its fundraising target. The milestone was achieved thanks to…...
New daily weight loss pill cleared - is this the end of slimming jabs?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (367+ words) Health regulators have approved the Wegovy tablet for adults living with obesity A new daily weight-loss tablet has been officially approved. The medicines regulator has given the green light to the nation's first GLP-1 anti-obesity pill. Known as Wegovy, this…...
'When people are given the opportunity to pursue their passions, incredible things happen"
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (599+ words) Our weekly column with Liverpool ECHO columnist Tom Dowling - for people who won't let disability get in the way Matthew Watson is a musician, a performer and the frontman of punk band Ultimate Thunder. He's also on a mission " to…...
The vital roles open in Folkestone to help train our next generation of life-savers
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (306+ words) St John Ambulance is calling on Folkestone residents to volunteer for its youth programmes St John Ambulance is calling on Folkestone residents to step up and help train the next generation of first aiders as the charity faces growing demand…...
AI "20m funding "to speed up cancer checks across NHS
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (401+ words) More than four million patients have already benefited from quicker results, officials say Artificial intelligence is set to be rolled out more widely across the NHS in a move aimed at speeding up cancer diagnoses and improving care for millions....