6 h. ago Taps in homes 'across the country' could be riddled with dangerous bacteria, expert warns

Bacteria which is plaguing North Yorkshire's water supply could infect taps all over the country, experts have warned. Residents were issued with an urgent 'do not drink' warning from Yorkshire Water.

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8 h. ago Residents told to close windows as huge fire sends black smoke across Spanish city

The explosion happened at midday in an industrial park in Alcalá de Guadaíra

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9 h. ago Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes urged to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

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11 h. ago Transfer window to close for six days this summer as break from business explained

This summer's transfer window will open on June 1 but close 10 days later before re-opening again within a week as the Club World Cup motivates the change in dates

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11 h. ago Urgent 'do not drink' warning issued for tap water in UK region

Residents in the affected areas have been told to boil their tap water before drinking it, using it to brush their teeth or for washing salad after tests revealed the presence of potentially dangerous organisms.

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17 h. ago Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

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22 h. ago Monty Don's urgent bee warning as swarms set to appear in weeks

British horticulturalist Monty Don shared advice for gardeners ahead of June for the ultimate outdoor space- from swarms of bees to growing fruit, roses, and allotment care

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23 h. ago Hertford fire: Residents warned to close doors and windows as thick smoke billows from blaze

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was "a very large fire" after it sent six appliances to the scene on Pegs Lane, which is in the centre of Hertford

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27 h. ago 'Golden age' of weight loss drugs coming – see which are about to get a lot cheaper

Scientists herald 150 new jabs and pills to tackle obesity going through the research pipeline - but issue urgent warning to the NHS

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28 h. ago Bus driver killed by Edinburgh tram 'because horn was not loud enough'

Carlos Correa Palacio died in 2018 with the tragic incident highlighting long-standing safety concerns amid calls for urgent improvements to tram warning systems.

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37 h. ago DWP scrapping one benefit forever as urgent warning letters sent to households

The latest benefit to be phased out is Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and anyone who this applies to should be getting a letter in the post over the coming weeks and months

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38 h. ago Huge fire in UK city as flames engulf sky and locals warned 'keep windows shut'

The blaze broke out in the Stoneferry area of Hull overnight, prompting fire crews to issue a warning to nearby residents to close their doors and windows as they battle the blaze

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39 h. ago Urgent chicken 'do not eat' warning 'due to sickness and diarrhoea risk'

There is a listeria risk, the Food Standards Agency said

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40 h. ago Hull fire LIVE: Urgent warning to 'close windows' as enormous fire breaks out in city

The blaze broke out in the Stoneferry area of Hull as fire crews have issued a warning to nearby residents to close their doors and windows as they battle the blaze

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51 h. ago Premier League clubs agree on second major change to summer transfer window

The Premier League have chosen to bring forward the close of the transfer window on deadline day to 7pm - four hours earlier than the traditional 11pm with staff working hours being considered

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52 h. ago Deadly listeria bacteria found in Spar chicken as supermarket giant issues urgent warning

Spar is recalling several of its chicken products after listeria was found in the food; a deadly bacteria that can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, and even meningitis

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55 h. ago Bird flu in cats needs 'urgent surveillance' as scientists warn of pandemic risk

A major bird flu study points to risk of another pandemic after a spike of infections in cats

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57 h. ago Urgent warning issued to UK workers driving abroad this summer

Expert reveals truth about taking your company car abroad this summer.

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61 h. ago UK urgent drought warning as water levels drop dramatically in key reservoirs

There are currently no plans for a hose pipe ban of any kind, however, as the lack of rain is expected to carry on for another week, it could happen sooner rather than later

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62 h. ago Good Morning Britain interrupted for 'breaking news' as Susanna Reid issues urgent warning

Good Morning Britain was interrupted on Monday as Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley went live to Downing Street

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