Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces calls to establish an 18-week waiting-time target for dementia diagnosis and treatment. Professor Sir Mike Richards, former national cancer director for England, has endorsed the proposal, drawing parallels with successful cancer care models.
Tyler Ford, 18, faces a murder charge following the death of Ceiran Evans, 22, in Gorseinon, Swansea, on Thursday. The incident involved an off-road bike collision on West Street.
The Met Office has warned of an 'exceptional' wildfire risk across parts of the UK, particularly in the South East, as temperatures are forecast to remain above heatwave thresholds for a second consecutive week. Health alerts are in place.
The UK government has initiated a consultation on new regulations to curb the appeal of vaping products to children. Proposed measures include limiting enticing flavour descriptions and requiring plain packaging to address concerns over rising youth vaping rates.
