8 h. ago Drivers urged avoid buying certain type of tyres despite their low cost

Bridgestone has warned that drivers should avoid buying a certain type of tyre - despite the fact that they are often cheaper - as they can end up costing motorists more in the long run

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9 h. ago Mechanic warns drivers to avoid buying certain types of used cars for key reason

Auto expert Scotty Kilmer has warned drivers to avoid buying a certain type of used cars as they could face higher fees in the future. We take a closer look at what to swerve

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9 h. ago M62 chaos as massive moor fire breaks out with residents warned 'avoid the area'

The blaze has broken out close to the M62 near Ripponden, West Yorkshire. Large numbers of firefighters are tackling the blaze

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11 h. ago LIVE: Residents warned 'avoid the area' as moor fire breaks out near M62

Smoke is billowing near the road

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31 h. ago New London police warn of rise in Kia thefts, advise owners how to avoid falling victim

New London police warn of rise in Kia thefts, advise owners how to avoid falling victim  Stamford Advocate

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45 h. ago Popular holiday destination that's 'leaving people skint' is ditched by Brits

Holidaymakers have been sharing their experiences of a popular holiday destination to warn others to avoid it. It comes as many Brits have complained about the cost of visiting the hotspot

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48 h. ago 'We must avoid sleepwalking into situation where cash is no longer accepted' MPs warn

Campaigners have long argued that cash still has a place on the high street, particularly for the elderly, vulnerable and those fleeing domestic abuse.

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3 d. ago Elon Musk’s Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says

Committee calls figure a ‘conservative estimate’ and warns Musk may seek to use his influence to avoid legal liabilityElon Musk and his companies face at least $2.37bn in legal exposure from federal investigations, litigation and regulatory oversight, according to a new report from Senate Democrats. The report attempts to put a number to Musk’s many conflicts of interest through his work with his so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), warning that he may seek to use his influence to avoid legal liability.The report, which was published on Monday by Democratic members of the Senate homeland security committee’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, looked at 65 actual or potential actions against Musk across 11 separate agencies. Investigators calculated the financial liabilities Musk and his companies, such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, may face in 45 of those actions. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Major airline warns passengers to avoid airport until further notice following power outage in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been hit by widespread blackouts, with millions plunged into darkness amid scenes of mayhem across major European cities.

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3 d. ago Drivers warned to avoid engine 'black death' with simple tip anyone can do

Motorists are unknowingly harming their engines with the way they drive their vehicles

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5 d. ago Brits declare 'never again' to popular holiday destination as steep prices drain wallets

A TikTok influencer has warned Brits to avoid a particular holiday destination 'at all costs' if they want to keep hold of their cash due to the eye-watering prices

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6 d. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

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6 d. ago Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstormsand yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Live updates as residents 'evacuated' due to 'risk of explosion'

Around 100 people were evacuated from properties near where a gas fire broke out near Ikea with one saying the flames were 'more than 30 metres high'

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8 d. ago ‘I’ve woken up with them on my face’: Portuguese millipede infestation horrifies Wellington

Residents in the city’s south despair amid swarm of putrid-smelling arthropods that mate inside buildingAt a visitor centre on the south coast of New Zealand’s capital, the blustery, briny wind is no match for the smell of thousands of decaying millipedes, which reek like decomposing vermin and rotting fish.Along the streets of Wellington’s Ōwhiro Bay, dead curled up millipedes are piled up on the footpath, as live ones march along the street. One resident says her neighbours collected five rubbish bags worth of the creatures in a week from around their home. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘I’ve woken up with them on my face’: millipede infestation horrifies Wellington

Residents in the city’s south despair amid swarm of putrid-smelling arthropods that mate inside buildingAt a visitor centre on the south coast of New Zealand’s capital, the blustery, briny wind is no match for the smell of thousands of decaying millipedes, which reek like decomposing vermin and rotting fish.Along the streets of Wellington’s Ōwhiro Bay, dead curled up millipedes are piled up on the footpath, as live ones march along the street. One resident says her neighbours collected five rubbish bags worth of the creatures in a week from around their home. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Spy chiefs say China is bugging St James’s Park benches to snoop on UK MPs

Senior officials in Westminster have been warned to avoid known ‘hotspots’ in the SW1 are

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1 week ago China are eavesdropping on UK politicians by bugging Whitehall pubs, hotels... and even benches in St James's Park, say spy chiefs

Amid mounting fears about the level of Beijing's intelligence activity in the UK, officials holding sensitive positions in Westminster have been warned about 'hotspots' to avoid in London.

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1 week ago ‘High risk’ Easter treats as first aid expert warns four eggs young children should avoid

The treats have become a staple of family Easter celebrations

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2 w. ago Teen left 'a few hours from death' after vaping habit 'triggered' bacterial infection that led to lethal sepsis

A 16 year-old who almost died of a life-threatening lung infection has warned youngsters to avoid vapes at all costs, after doctors said her 18-month habit triggered her disease.

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