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22 October 2017

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News imageHospital patient

Health tourism charges come into force

Providers of NHS treatment are now required to charge patients who aren't eligible for free care.

News imageAbout to take an antibiotic

Patients 'need rest, not antibiotics'

Health officials say many illnesses get better on their own and patients don't need prescriptions.

News imageMax Verstappen

Penalty decision appalling - Red Bull

Red Bull have heavily criticised the decision to drop Max Verstappen off the podium at the United States Grand Prix for abusing track limits.

News imageDoctor Who and her three companions

Meet the Doctor's three new companions

Jodie Whittaker's Time Lord will be joined by Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill.

News imageAn Australian Federal Police officer at Sydney Airport

Australia tightens checks on airport staff

About 140,000 employees will face random testing for explosives in a security crackdown.

News imageNew Scotland Yard sign

Boy, 15, missing in London is found

The teenager went missing in Covent Garden while on a family trip to London.

News imageAlison on a horse on the road

Horse riders and drivers in safety warning

The initiative is aimed at cutting the number of injuries and deaths involving horses on Scotland's roads.

News imagePainted portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and late communist leader Mao Zedong

Charting China's 'great purge' under Xi

Data show the top leader has overseen a clear-out of officials not witnessed since the days of Mao.

News imageStornoway, Lewis

Businesses 'key' to islands' success

Business leaders on the Scottish islands call for more to be done to improve infrastructure.

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