46 h. ago Amazon Prime Day shoppers urged to stay alert as fraudsters use AI to craft convincing scams

Advice Direct Scotland says criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to create realistic phishing emails and automated calls that make it harder to spot fraud.

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4 d. ago Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

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4 d. ago Mum and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to use one thing to ensure their blue hydrangeas stay blue

Blue hydrangeas can turn a shade of pink if they're not looked after properly, but there's one simple thing gardeners can do to make sure they keep their vibrant blue hue

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6 d. ago Nicholas Hoult reveals 'worryingly' dangerous hobby that leaves film bosses terrified for the Superman star's safety

Nicholas Hoult has revealed his 'worryingly' dangerous hobby.

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7 d. ago I'm a flight attendant and here is the one extremely popular item people wear on planes that could be a huge safety hazard

Sille Rydell, a flight attendant and content creator from Copenhagen, shared a TikTok video on her account @sillerydell , highlighting clothing items she advises against wearing while flying.

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8 d. ago Southmead fire LIVE: Huge blaze near hospital amid urgent 'avoid area' warning

Avon Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to stay away from a blaze close to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with people nearby told to close their windows and doors

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9 d. ago Attacking seagulls divebombing from roofs force posties to abandon their rounds over health and safety fears

Locals in Liskeard have been warned of disruption to their post as the pesky nesting birds swoop down on postal workers and other house visitors.

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine’s military commander vows to increase ‘scale and depth’ of attacks on Russia

Oleksandr Syrsky says ‘we will not just sit in defence’; ‘massive’ drone attack on Kyiv . What we know on day 1,216Read all our Ukraine war coverageAuthorities in Kyiv said early on Monday the Ukrainian capital was being subjected to “another massive attack” by Russian drones, reporting at least one person wounded. “Another massive attack on the capital. Possibly several waves of enemy drones,” said a statement from Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration that urged people to stay in shelters.Ukraine’s top military commander has vowed to increase the “scale and depth” of strikes on Russia in remarks made public on Sunday, saying Kyiv would not sit idly by while Moscow prolonged its three-year invasion. Diplomatic efforts to end the war have stalled in recent weeks. The last direct meeting between the two sides was almost three weeks ago and no follow-up talks have been scheduled. “We will not just sit in defence. Because this brings nothing and eventually leads t...

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1 week ago The incredible crane that will carry Bayesian: Specially constructed lifter will slowly take £25 million superyacht to safety

Seven people including tech tycoon Mike Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, died when the 183ft yacht sank after being hit by a superstorm last summer.

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2 w. ago Tattle Life left me with panic attacks and fearing for my children's safety

Lauryn Goodman opened up about how Tattle Life left her with panic attacks and fearing for her children's safety as sick trolls said she was a drug-using sex worker.

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2 w. ago Stirling primary pupils get road safety lessons as part of police initiative

The youngsters were given the opportunity to join police as they monitored speeding drivers through a pair of rural Stirling villages - with more than 70 drivers falling foul.

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2 w. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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2 w. ago Iran's leader 'cannot continue to exist', Israeli minister declares, as Putin and Xi team up to urge Trump to stay out of conflict

US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved plans for an American attack, though he is yet to give the go ahead, urging Iran to consider abandoning its nuclear programme.

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2 w. ago UK health experts urge people to 'stay inside' between 11am and 3pm this week

A spokesperson for NHS England has issued urgent advice amid the heatwave

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2 w. ago Storage company at centre of Middleton fire issues statement as people urged to stay away

Crews have begun a second day in attendance

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2 w. ago Hurricane Erick moved to Category 4 as 'extremely dangerous' storm to hit Mexico

Hurricane Erick has been upgraded to Category 4, meaning 'extremely dangerous' winds are likely - people have been urged to stay in their homes or to move to shelters

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2 w. ago How safe is your local funfair? Investigation uncovers safety fears at popular parks

Accidents that have left young children 'completely covered in blood' and victims thrown out of rides 'like a ragdoll' are among those brought to light as part of the investigation.

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2 w. ago The terrifying truth about flying we are all missing... and why I will never get on a plane again: CANDIDA CREWE

As a young woman, I used to jump on planes with the cavalier attitude of the majority of flyers. What happened to that carefree 25-year-old who used to think no more of hopping on a plane than a bus?

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3 w. ago Win a year of free swimming lessons during Drowning Prevention Week with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is proud to support Drowning Prevention Week 2025, a vital national campaign created by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and delivered in partnership with the RNLI. Taking place from 14th to 21st June 2025, the campaign raises awareness of water safety across the UK.

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