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Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr".

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

A current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.

Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.

Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.

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.