4 h. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

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5 h. ago Festive swimmers hit the beach for a brave Christmas Eve dip as cold health alert is issued with temperatures set to plunge as low as minus 5C

Brave Geordies in red bathing suits and Santa hats plunged into the sea in North Tyneside and swimmers in Helen's Bay in County Down, Northern Ireland, also faced the cold waves.

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5 h. ago Weather warning issued for Wales on Christmas Day with power cuts expected

The yellow weather warning for parts of Wales will be in place from 4am until midnight on Thursday

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7 h. ago Christmas weather forecast as cold health alert and frost warnings issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for parts of England from Christmas Day evening through to Boxing Day, warning of an impact on health services

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8 h. ago Everything you need to know as Christmas Day cold health alert issued for parts of UK

Temperatures expected to drop as low as -1C overnight on December 25.

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9 h. ago Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures drop below freezing

Parts of the UK have been issued a cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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13 h. ago Millions of UK dog owners issued £1,000 Christmas Day warning

A vet has issued a stark warning

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52 h. ago NHS issues flu warning to Greater Manchester ahead of Christmas Day and New Year

NHS Greater Manchester has issued instructions on what to do if you or someone else gets ill this week

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7 d. ago Dog expert issues 7 day Christmas warning to millions of pet owners

Dog behaviour expert Colin Tennant warns that festive elements like strong scents, loud noises, high temperatures and bright lights can cause stress for dogs during Christmas celebrations

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7 d. ago Royal Mail issues reminder over last day for households to send 2nd class Christmas post

TODAY is the last day to post your second class cards and parcels to be sure they'll arrive in time for Christmas. According to data released by Royal Mail on inland posting services, any second class mail sent out after today may not arrive in time for the holidays. Though first class letters and parcels...

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2 w. ago Pharmacist issues Christmas Day warning for anyone who takes weight loss jabs

A clinical pharmacist has warned that millions of people using weight loss jabs risk vomiting on Christmas Day if they overindulge in rich festive food and drink

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3 w. ago Post Office issues Christmas warning as busiest day revealed

The Post Office has revealed what it expects to be its busiest day of the festive period

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last month UK health experts issue 'antibiotics' alert to people with cold and flu

Brits have been issued a warning over taking certain medications

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