North West

<p>Trolley waits: tens of thousands of patients waited over 12 hours in A&E for a bed in December (Image: NationalWorld/Mark Hall)</p>

Health Exclusive: 60% of A&E patients face 12-hour waits at one NHS hospital

<p>Members of the public are being urged to only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies (Photo: Getty Images)</p>

Health Ambulance service issues plea over 999 calls as staff ‘extremely busy’

Health The latest Covid wave explained - from worst-hit areas to new variants

Weather Will there be another UK heatwave? Latest Met Office weather forecast

Homes and Gardens Drought tolerant plants: which type can survive amid UK water shortage

Health How to find a dentist near me: where are local dentists in your area

Health Majority of UK dental practices unable to take on new adult patients

Environment England facing drought in August if hot and dry weather continues

Health Monkeypox: map reveals cases in each UK region

Politics North West bus drivers on strike over below-inflation pay dispute

UK Most expensive childcare in England: 22 areas with highest prices

Weather Temperatures to rise as blistering 35C heatwave forceast for July

Politics Report shows North West had 25% higher Covid mortality rate

Coronavirus How to find your nearest Covid vaccine drop-in centre

Health One in 20 deaths in England caused by air pollution - the areas worst affected

Coronavirus This interactive map shows how many Covid cases there are near you

Coronavirus 13 UK Covid hotspots as Delta variant fuels rise in cases

News Councils breach Covid tests threshold - NationalWorld digital front page

News These 13 English councils breach the WHO’s 5% threshold for positive Covid tests

Coronavirus New Covid hotspots emerging as 211 areas of England record rise in rates