11 h. ago Reuben Owen issues urgent plea for help after getting trapped at Ravenseat

Reuben Owen was forced to call brother Miles for help after getting his car stuck in a ditch.

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12 h. ago Cases of Victorian ‘bleeding disease’ reach record UK high as urgent warning issued

Typhoid cases in the UK have reached an all time high, with health officials warning of an antibiotic-resistant strain that puts infected people at risk of having severe complications

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14 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s nuclear bet: big promises, but bigger questions remain unanswered | Editorial

A bold state investment signals nuclear revival, but unresolved issues around cost, waste and safety demand urgent ministerial clarityThe government’s decision to invest £14.2bn in nuclear energy, on top of existing funds, marks a return to significant state funding of nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, financed by the private sector, was dogged by delays and cost overruns. It is also a decisive shift in energy policy. Ministers have high hopes of a nuclear energy renaissance. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, described the prospect of a new reactor in Suffolk, Sizewell C, combined with new money for modular reactor development and fusion research, as a “golden age”. This was a striking choice of words from the greenest voice in the cabinet.The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice to the government took a more restrained view of nuclear, which drew industry ire. Mr Miliband’s commitment to renewable energy is not in doubt. The government has made good...

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18 h. ago Urgent Warning issued to drivers as thousands head to Parklife, Chris Brown and Soccer Aid this weekend

Over 100,00 music fans are expected in Manchester this weekend with events at Heaton Park, Old Trafford and Co-op Live

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23 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent winter fuel payment warning after government U

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent winter fuel payment warning after the government announced a major U-turn.

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25 h. ago Dog trainer warns against 'deadly' act almost EVERY owner does with their pets every day

A dog trainer has issued an urgent warning over a common mistake many dog owners make every day - and it could be fatal for your furry friend.

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27 h. ago 'It is soul destroying': Slattery issues urgent warning after being plagued by 'Sue'

"What’s most disheartening is the apparent belief among some people that it is somehow acceptable"

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37 h. ago Video shows horrific moment woman dies in crash as family issue urgent plea

Margaret Lee had gone out to pick up a newspaper when she was involved in a head-on collision

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39 h. ago 'I'm at your mercy': Woman needing transfusions pleads for more blood donors as stocks run 'critically low'

The NHS has issued an urgent call for one million people across England to donate blood and stabilise the nation’s supplies

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41 h. ago 'I'm at your mercy': Woman needing transfusions pleas for more blood donors as stocks 'critically low'

The NHS has issued an urgent call for one million people across England to donate blood and stabilise the nation’s supplies

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41 h. ago Paracetamol pills 'could be contaminated' as manufacturer issues urgent recall

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a statement confirming the worrying news that 'certain batches' of paracetamol have been recalled

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41 h. ago Animal experts issue urgent warning over popular fruit that is deadly for dogs

People often think that this particular fruit is safe for pets to eat, but in reality it can cause kidney failure and be fatal in some extreme cases.

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43 h. ago Police issue urgent appeal to trace missing Ayrshire man who vanished

Frazer John Duncan, 35, was last seen in the Kilwinning Road area of Irvine yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 8.

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65 h. ago Mum of missing teen, 13, issues urgent plea as police 'increasingly concerned'

Ruby Wallwork, 13, was last seen on Friday night as her mum Amy Bell issued a desperate plea to the public to come forward with any information on the 'vulnerable' teenager

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2 d. ago Scientists issue urgent warning to festivalgoers over terrifying new drug that's 500 TIMES stronger than heroin

Scientists have issued an urgent warning to festival goers over a terrifying new drug which is sweeping the country.

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2 d. ago Mum of girl, 13, missing for over 24 hours issues urgent plea with police 'increasingly concerned'

Ruby Wallwork has been missing for more than 24 hours

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4 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent feed warning for fruit and vegetables during summer

Gardening experts have urged people to follow one simple rule to ensure a healthy growth on their plants during the summer months and ensure the best quality on their produce.

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4 d. ago All UK drivers packing car up for a holiday issued urgent £300 fine warning

In the case of an accident involving an overpacked vehicle, travel experts warn that if a driver is found to be at fault, they could be slapped with a whopping £2,500 fine

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4 d. ago Man dies of rabies after dog bite as officials issue urgent 'stay calm' warning

Spanish health officials have called on the public to get rabies vaccinations should they find themselves in specific situations after a man died of the virus in Valencia

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4 d. ago A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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