7 h. ago Tourists issued major suitcase warning that might 'attract wrong people' in airports

A travel expert has revealed why people should actually avoid using bright or distinctive suitcases - and shared some additional top tips to help keep your luggage safe at the airport

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10 h. ago Biologist urges people to avoid hand dryers and use this alternative instead

While you might be using them with good intention, hand dryers could do more harm than good

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3 d. ago Gloucester fire LIVE: People warned to avoid area as smoke billows from address

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Smith's recycling centre in Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire, and, due to this, people in the area must close their doors and windows

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9 d. ago Edinburgh crime: City road closed as man, 55, arrested after 'disturbance' at property

Police are urging people to avoid the area while an investigation is underway

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1 week ago Lanark incident: Several roads closed in Scottish town after two men found injured

Police are asking people to avoid the area

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1 week ago Porepunkah shooting: police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers ‘in cold blood’

Victoria police believe alleged offender is heavily armed and urge local residents to stay indoorsVictoria police shooting live updatesWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaA manhunt is under way after two Victorian police officers were “murdered in cold blood” and another wounded in a shooting at a rural property in the high country town of Porepunkah.The Victorian police commissioner, Mike Bush, said the suspect – believed to be “heavily armed” – was still at large. Bush urged the wider community to stay indoors and said a “full deployment” was under way on Tuesday evening to find the suspect, who he described as “obviously a very dangerous person”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Dangerous’ suspect who allegedly killed two officers escaped into bush alone and is believed to be ‘heavily armed’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Victoria police shooting live updates: suspect who allegedly killed two officers in ‘horrific’ attack at large and believed to be armed

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Victoria police shooting live updates: ‘Significant search’ underway for alleged offender after two officers dead, one injured while executing search warrant at rural property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Victoria police shooting live updates: Alpine Shire mayor describes ‘deep sorrow and shock’ after two officers dead, one injured at rural property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Victoria police shooting live updates: two officers dead, one injured after incident at rural Porepunkah property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dropped by drones and scattered by rockets: how Ukraine became one of the most heavily mined countries in the world

Unexploded devices delivered by Russian bombardments litter the landscape, killing hundreds of people and forcing residents to avoid roads, parks and forestsIn north-east Ukraine, less than 50km from the Russian border, lies the city of Shostka. In the first months of the full-scale invasion it was blockaded, and ever since has faced constant shelling and drone strikes from the Russian army.But if and when the attacks stop, there will be an invisible danger that will linger for much longer: unexploded devices. Ukraine is now one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, with about a quarter of its territory – an area larger than England – contaminated with explosives. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cowgate Edinburgh: Police shut off Blackfriars Street to the Pleasance following reports of 'injured' person

People are being urged to avoid the area

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1 week ago Helicopter crashes on Isle of Wight as fire services rush to scene

Police are advising people to 'avoid the area' following the incident today

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1 week ago Woman buys chocolate bar from corner shop and is horrified when she opens packet

A woman got an unwanted surprise after unwrapping a bar of chocolate and urged people to avoid buying the same thing - but it seems she may have made a mistake with the product

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1 week ago Voices: I went to the Edinburgh Fringe in disguise to avoid my exes

As the Edinburgh Festival winds down for another year, Victoria Richards relays the desperate measures she took to avoid bumping into people she knew on her first visit to the Fringe

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2 w. ago Warning to UK tourists visiting Canary Islands after ‘dangerous’ sea creature closes beaches

People have been warned to remain vigilant and avoid touching the blue dragon if they come across one

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2 w. ago Restaurant owner reveals the 'harmless' menu item you should NEVER order

Julia, who's close friend owns a restaurant in the UK, has revealed the menu items people should avoid ordering out.

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2 w. ago Brits waiting for parcels warned about 'phantom' scam sweeping the nation

People are being told of what they need to do to avoid being caught out by a now common postal scam where fraudsters can end up with your money and bank details

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2 w. ago People urged to avoid popular Welsh beach after worrying discovery

Faecal bacteria has been discovered off a beach in north Wales

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