44 m. ago Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

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56 m. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 47% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries

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3 h. ago Warning to UK homes as Christmas could spark infestation surge

If householders are not careful, an irreversible infestation of rats could strike over Christmas

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3 h. ago Super flu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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4 h. ago Superflu hospital cases in London jump 48% in a week as health chief warns of virus surge before Christmas

Londoners are being urged to get the flu vaccine in the next few days to get maximum protection by Christmas Day

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4 h. ago 'Do not' warning issued to anyone drinking Baileys this Christmas

The popular Christmas tipple could cause a 'disaster' over the festive period

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5 h. ago WHO issues urgent 'pandemic potential' superflu warning as virus sweeps globe

While current activity remains within the usual seasonal range, the WHO notes that “early increases and higher activity” have already been recorded in some countries

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6 h. ago Government issues major warning as 85,000 tumble dryers present fire risk

An urgent safety check has been issued for heat pump tumble dryers with Brits being told 'do not use'.

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6 h. ago Disaronno issue urgent recall as some bottles sold in UK 'may contain glass'

The festive drink sold in major UK supermarkets is being urgently recalled

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9 h. ago Will the BMA call off the doctors strike? New offer raises hopes as superflu threatens to overwhelm hospitals

It comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns a strike in the run-up to Christmas would carry a ‘much different degree of risk’ to other walkouts

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19 h. ago Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure maximum protection before Christmas Day

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19 h. ago H3N2 flu virus 'now or never' warning as parents urged to get kids jabbed

Parents should get their kids jabbed to protect their grandparents at Christmas, health officials have warned - this is a breaking story

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20 h. ago Disaronno recall as popular Christmas drink could be contaminated with glass

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for 700ml bottles of Disaronno sold in Scotland due to fears they may contain small pieces of glass.

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21 h. ago Disaronno issue urgent recall as some bottles sold in UK 'maybe unsafe to drink'

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for specific batches of Disaronno liqueur sold in England and Scotland due to possible glass contamination

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21 h. ago Christmas repeat prescriptions deadline warning issued ahead of festive season

Do you require a repeat prescription? A health expert has issued an important warning ahead of Christmas.

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23 h. ago Police issue urgent Morrisons plea after Wellingborough 'rape' arrest

Police are keen to hear from a member of the public who spoke to a teenage girl at Morrisons, in Oxford Street, Wellingborough, after a man was arrested on suspicion of rape

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23 h. ago Dog Christmas Hazards 2025: Here are six hidden festive dangers for puppy parents to look out for

With Christmas just around the corner, dog owners are being warned about the festive hazards around the home that could put their pet in danger.

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24 h. ago US and Ukraine will hold peace talks TODAY after Trump warned Zelensky: Make a deal by Christmas

The US and Ukraine will hold talks today on a draft peace plan to end the war with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

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26 h. ago Christmas warning from vets over roast dinner danger to dogs

Vets warn that something found in many Christmas stuffings, gravies and sausages - can damage your dog's red blood cells and cause serious illness

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