16 h. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Liam Gallagher struck down by norovirus as he spends 'two days' on toilet

Liam Gallagher has revealed he's spent the Christmas period unwell after being struck down by norovirus, after the UK Health Security Agency issued a warning to Brits

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63 h. ago Mickey Lee death: Big Brother contestant dies aged 35 after health issues

Lee ‘suffered a series of cardiac arrests,’ her family said

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64 h. ago Mickey Lee dead: Big Brother star, 35, dies after suffering cardiac arrests

Reality TV star and Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee has died at the age of 35 her devastated family has confirmed, saying Mickey died on Christmas day after cardiac arrests

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3 d. ago New health alert issued on Boxing Day by UK Health Security Agency

Events cancelled after alert issued due to concerns

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3 d. ago Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert which lasts until noon on December 27 for south-west England.

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3 d. ago UKHSA issues cold health alert for Christmas Day amid Met Office weather warning

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert

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4 d. ago Rock star from iconic band Jethro Tull dies as tributes pour in for 'magnificent' star

British rock star Mick Abrahams, the original guitarist of Jethro Tull and frontman of blues band Blodwyn Pig, has died at the age of 82 after a string of health issues

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4 d. ago Christmas weather forecast as cold health alert and frost warnings issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for parts of England from Christmas Day evening through to Boxing Day, warning of an impact on health services

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4 d. ago Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures drop below freezing

Parts of the UK have been issued a cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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7 d. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's and other supermarkets urgent recall on danger food

Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Iceland are recalling a popular dish after an urgent warning was issued by the Food Standards Agency over a risk to health

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1 week ago Aung San Suu Kyi’s son says jailed Myanmar leader not seen for years and ‘could be dead already’

Kim Aris says no one has heard from his 80-year-old mother, who has been suffering an array of health issues in her old age, in two years

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3 w. ago Older people with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming benefits

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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3 w. ago Urgent UKHSA warning amid 'sharp rise' in flu cases with 'no peak in sight'

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert as flu cases and hospitalisations spike, with the NHS warning of an "unprecedented flu wave" this winter

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