The National Health Service has often been described as one of Britain's greatest institutions. But behind every hospital ward, ambulance service, GP practice, operating theatre, laboratory, and community clinic is a workforce drawn from every corner of the world. The latest NHS workforce figures for April 2026 reveal just how international the health service has become.

“Big Mo! Not the little one!” EastEnders icon Laila Morse, best known for playing the unforgettable Big Mo Harris, has gone viral after starring in an unexpected collaboration with sportswear giant Reebok. The short clip, which has been widely shared across social media, sees Morse casually crossing a road before a van suddenly pulls up beside her. Rapper K-Trap then emerges and hands the soap legend a bright red Reebok shoebox.

A fascinating piece of television history has resurfaced online, giving football fans a glimpse into the impressive intellect that appears to run in Jude Bellingham’s family. Recently rediscovered footage shows Jude Bellingham’s grandfather, William Bellingham, competing on the legendary BBC quiz show Mastermind in 1987. Facing the programme’s iconic original host, Magnus Magnusson, William tackled the highly specialised subject of Nigeria between 1900 and 1966.

Brenda Fricker, the acclaimed Irish actress who made history as the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for acting, has died at the age of 81. Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed the news in a statement to the BBC, paying tribute to a performer whose career spanned decades across film, television and theatre.

England’s long wait for a men’s World Cup final appearance will continue after a cruel late collapse saw Argentina snatch a 2-1 victory in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. What looked destined to be a famous English triumph turned into another chapter of football heartbreak as two late Argentine goals overturned England’s advantage in the closing minutes.

Chef Dom Taylor, the award-winning restaurateur and winner of Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, has died, prompting tributes from across the hospitality industry. Taylor was widely recognised for his role in elevating Caribbean cuisine within the UK’s fine dining scene and was the founder of the acclaimed restaurant concept The Good Front Room.