Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells

Experts say thousands of patients could be treated earlier in the community rather than in hospital

Researchers call it a ‘very exciting finding’

This year’s flu season started earlier with a new strain currently dominating cases

The therapy involves patients listening to modified sounds in a bid to disrupt patterns of activity in their brains and quieten the ringing