5 h. ago UK households told to keep windows and doors shut as bug invades nation

The UK is set to be hit by an influx of flying ants this month in a phenomenon which is good for nature but potentially annoying for households

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10 h. ago Campaigners urge Government to keep care plans for children with Send

In total, there were 638,745 EHCPs in place in January 2025, up 10.8% on the same point last year.

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26 h. ago Scientist's genius hack to cool down a hot car without having to use air con

With sizzling temperatures climbing up to 36C in the coming weeks, Brits are being urged to try this super simple hack that cools their cars down in seconds - without having to reach for the air con

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3 d. ago Railway arches fire causes Tube chaos as Piccadilly line trains halted

Fire causes gas cylinders to explode as residents told to keep windows and doors closed

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4 d. ago Brits urged to pack carrier bag in their hand luggage for one vital reason

Carrying a plastic carrier bag in your hand luggage could stop the spread of nasty germs in public toilets, and this frequent flyer explains how it's done

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4 d. ago UK households warned 'keep windows and doors shut' as bugs swam

The flying ant invasion this year will come sooner than usual, with the peak expected between July 22 and 25. Brits are advised to shut their doors and windows to keep unwanted insects out

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5 d. ago UK households told 'keep your doors and windows shut' as swarms of bugs take over

Flying Ant Day is an annual event when millions of winged male and female ants fly out of their colonies to mate in the air, and UK households are being warned to keep their windows and doors shut

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5 d. ago Moment grimacing teenage thug, 18 who targeted Bridgerton star for her phone is arrested by police after trying to flee by jumping out of window when officers arrived at his door

Zacariah Boulares, 18, snuck up behind actress Genevieve Chenneour, 27, and grabbed her iPhone 14 Pro in the upmarket Joe & the Juice coffee shop on Kensington High Street, west London.

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5 d. ago Drivers urged to remove three items from their cars during 'red alert' heatwave

The soaring summer temperatures can pose unexpected risks to motorists' safety - and drivers are now being advised to remove three specific items from their cars

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6 d. ago John McEnroe straight up tells Wimbledon star he should retire now after speaking to his wife

John McEnroe has urged Fabio Fognini to call time on his professional tennis career after the Italian was beaten by reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court

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6 d. ago John McEnroe urges Wimbledon star to immediately retire after talking to his wife

Fabio Fognini was in tears after his final Wimbledon appearance ended in a five-set defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, with John McEnroe urging him to retire on the spot

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6 d. ago Erdington fire LIVE: Birmingham locals told 'shut windows' as huge blaze rages

Around 60 firefighters rushed to Erdington, Birmingham, to tackle a large blaze this afternoon - and locals have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed because of smoke

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6 d. ago Erdington fire LIVE: M6 traffic chaos as Birmingham locals told 'shut windows'

Around 60 firefighters rushed to Erdington, Birmingham, to tackle a large blaze this afternoon - and locals have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed because of smoke

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6 d. ago Lionesses icon urges girls to start playing football for one key reason

Kelly Smith, who earned 117 caps for England and scored 46 goals during a legendary career is urging more girls to take up football

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6 d. ago B&M shoppers wowed by £3 item that keeps bugs out of your house

As the weather gets warmer, insects end up invading our homes through open windows and doors - but there's a cheap solution

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6 d. ago Doctor Hilary Jones issues urgent carbon monoxide warning as cases rise in summer

Northern Gas Networks has teamed up with Doctor Hilary Jones to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after confirmed or suspected cases of carbon monoxide incidents across the UK rose by 16% last summer.

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6 d. ago Holidaymakers warned over Booking.com holiday scam that could lose you THOUSANDS

With the school holidays just around the corner, many Brits will have booked a summer getaway. But tourists have been urged to be careful.

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7 d. ago Heavily armed federal agents blow door off suspect’s home. He wasn’t there — but girlfriend and kids were

Officers blow off door and window before sending in drone to clear house room by room

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8 d. ago Bereaved urge ‘truth’ as Covid inquiry shifts focus to care homes

Matt Hancock will appear on Wednesday for a full-day session to face questions during a module set to last five weeks.

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8 d. ago Major car brand to recall almost 200,000 vehicles over 'trapped' fears

A popular car manufacturer is urging drivers to take their vehicle to back to the dealership to fix an issue that could otherwise result in passengers getting 'trapped' inside the car

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