18 m. ago Battery plant EXPLODES for second time in just one year as terrified residents flee debris raining down on their newbuild estate next door

The SFRS sent six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to the scene in West Byrehill Industrial Estate in North Ayrshire when the alarm was raised at 12.42pm yesterday.

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28 m. ago Thousands of Brits face holiday cancellations as major company goes into administration

A major travel company, which also operated under several different names, has been plunged into administration after 25 years – leaving some Brits at risk of holiday cancellation

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73 m. ago Battery plant EXPLODES for second time exactly one year on as terrified residents 'hit by batteries' 

The SFRS sent six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to the scene in West Byrehill Industrial Estate in North Ayrshire when the alarm was raised at 12.42pm yesterday.

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87 m. ago Boat Race E.coli fears as filthy River Thames' water puts Oxford and Cambridge rowers 'at risk of vomiting and intestinal infections'

With just days before the annual race between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Olympics rowing legend Redgrave has pleaded with organisers to take action.

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88 m. ago Public urged to stay away from vast area of Wales badly damaged by huge fires

The incident is one of several that firefighters in Wales have had to deal with this week

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1 hour ago Pensioners 'could have died' if firefighters hadn't saved wooden bridge from Galloway wildfire

Eric and Sandra Baird were asleep at their property at Glenhead when the police knocked on their window at 2am to get them to safety.

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3 h. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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4 h. ago Firefighters battle large mountain blaze through the night close to homes in Swansea

The Kilvey Hill incident is one of several grass and mountain fires that fire crews have had to respond to this week

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4 h. ago Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog are creating deadly hay fever seasons

Scientists say a complex mix of factors are making seasonal allergies worse for longer in many parts of the world – but why is it happening and is it here to stay?The first time it happened, László Makra thought he had flu. The symptoms appeared from nowhere at the end of summer in 1989: his eyes started streaming, his throat was tight and he could not stop sneezing. Makra was 37 and otherwise fit and healthy, a mid-career climate scientist in Szeged, Hungary. Winter eventually came and he thought little of it. Then, it happened the next year. And the next.“I had never had these symptoms before. It was high summer: it was impossible to have the flu three consecutive years in a row,” he says. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gardeners with rhubarb told to do one key thing now or risk 'major problems'

Rhubarb plants can be grown in pots for those who don't have space in the soil as long as they get plenty of sunshine and regular watering. Three key tasks need to be done now

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6 h. ago Doctor reveals simple regimen that slashes cancer 60% and 'Big Pharma doesn't want you to know about'

Spending some time in the sun, getting regular exercise and eating fish may be all you need to reduce your chance of developing cancer but one doctor claims that this is being hid from you

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8 h. ago Real reason electric vehicles drop miles in certain weather conditions revealed

New tests show the shocking mileage difference in electric cars between winter and summer, with some models being 40% less efficient during winter.

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9 h. ago Gardeners told to make urgent change to lawnmower now or risk killing grass

If you want your lawn to look picture perfect in time for summer, then make sure you follow this one expert tip to keep your grass healthy and nasty weeds at bay

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11 h. ago Pregnancy drug DES is like 'hidden thalidomide' as women 'face higher cancer risk for treatment'

Suzanne Massey, 56, from Liverpool, believes an anti-miscarriage drug given to her mum while she was pregnant is to blame for a lifetime of health woes

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12 h. ago New spit test for prostate cancer that can be carried out at home may be the best for spotting risk yet

Researchers say the test is so effective it could 'turn the tide' on the disease and help identify at-risk men without the need for a GP appointment.

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14 h. ago Got a parent with Alzheimer's? Study reveals whether mum or dad carries the biggest risk for you

Canadian scientists say these children may be at higher risk of Alzheimer's because they are more prone to one toxic protein, tau, spreading in the brain.

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14 h. ago Scientists discover exact amount of weekly booze that could double your risk of dementia

Brazilian researchers analysed the brains of 1781 people who had died, and asked their family for details about their drinking behaviour throughout their lifetime.

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14 h. ago Coronation Street star teases 'devastating consequences' in 'risky' new plot

Coronation Street's Abi Franklin actress Sally Carman has teased all about her character's 'risky' new storyline that could see her life implode once more on the ITV soap

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15 h. ago Emi Martinez risks wrath of PSG fans with subtle message during Aston Villa clash

Emi Martinez isn't the most popular figure with French football fans after his antics during and after Argentina's World Cup final victory over Les Bleus in 2022

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15 h. ago Nicolas Kuhn has 'moody' habit that drives Celtic hero crazy and ditching it could be the key

Kuhn's form has gone off a cliff since the winter break but Peter Grant thinks there's a deceptively simple solution

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