3 d. ago Tropical Cyclone Alfred aftermath: what to do once the storm has passed

Millions of people may wake to a giant mess. Here’s what to do before you leave your safe room and begin the cleanupWhen and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit?How to prepare for a cycloneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTropical Cyclone Alfred is due to cross the coast of south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales late on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Millions of people may wake to a giant mess, if they get any sleep at all.So how do you stay safe while you begin the cleanup and recovery? It can be helpful to have a plan of action ready, before the time comes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Homeless charity asks people to sleep outside in Dumfries for a night

The Bethany Christian Trust is bringing its Big Bethany Sleep Out to the town for the first time on March 14.

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5 d. ago Simple change will help millions of people sleep better, scientific study proves

A sleep review of 24 clinical trials by researchers from the Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine in Bangkok found that one type of workout had the best results for getting the best sleep

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1 week ago The one supplement 'almost everyone will benefit from' for better night's sleep, according to doctor

Many people struggle to get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night but one supplement could help

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1 week ago Business leaders across Aberdeen urged to take part in city’s first charity sleepout as homeless households increases by 24%

Business leaders across Aberdeen are urged to teamed up with leading homelessness charity CEO Sleepout to participate in its first annual Aberdeen fundraiser next month, which will help people across the city who don’t have a place to call home.

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2 w. ago Shop stopped from selling booze late even though no locals objected

A council officer warned the move could lead to a 'creep' in similar applications from other shops and that there were 'other ways of making money' beyond selling alcohol when 'people are trying to sleep at 11 o’clock at night'

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2 w. ago ‘I tell everyone about these sleep supplements – I saw improvements in a week’

With more and more people concerned about their sleep quality than ever before, our tester has been blown away by the sleep-enhancing effects of taking this magnesium supplement

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