4 d. ago New Zealand police join Australia’s ‘largest ever’ manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Authorities have eased a travel warning that urged people to avoid Porepunkah, but ‘be vigilant and understand the environment’

Events

5 d. ago 'Healthy' food that has no benefit and even some side effects according to diabetes experts

Diabetics and people trying to eat healthier have been urged to avoid one label on food packaging that may be illegal

Science

7 d. ago NHS urges UK households to avoid common habit 57% of people do at night

It might not seem like a major issue, but it can lead to health problems that might be tough to fix

Politics

1 week ago Biologist urges people to avoid hand dryers and use this alternative instead

While you might be using them with good intention, hand dryers could do more harm than good

Politics

2 w. ago Teens rescued at popular Welsh tourist beach as remnants of Hurricane Erin hit coast

They had water in their lungs and were take to hospital after one appeared to be unresponsive in the water

Events

3 w. ago Edinburgh crime: City road closed as man, 55, arrested after 'disturbance' at property

Police are urging people to avoid the area while an investigation is underway

Events

3 w. ago ‘Dangerous’ suspect who allegedly killed two officers escaped into bush alone and is believed to be ‘heavily armed’ – as it happened

This blog has now closedPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Victoria police shooting live updates: suspect who allegedly killed two officers in ‘horrific’ attack at large and believed to be armed

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Victoria police shooting live updates: ‘Significant search’ underway for alleged offender after two officers dead, one injured while executing search warrant at rural property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Victoria police shooting live updates: Alpine Shire mayor describes ‘deep sorrow and shock’ after two officers dead, one injured at rural property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Victoria police shooting live updates: two officers dead, one injured after incident at rural Porepunkah property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the area.In a statement published to its social media page a moment ago, the local police service said Victoria police “continues to respond to an incident at a property in Porepunkah”.This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it’s operationally safe to do so.We ask people avoid the area.Tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting has also been postponed, and will be rescheduled for two weeks’ time. Further details will be provided at a later date.We thank you for your patience and understanding. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Cowgate Edinburgh: Police shut off Blackfriars Street to the Pleasance following reports of 'injured' person

People are being urged to avoid the area

Events

3 w. ago Kids taken to hospital after ‘mass casualty’ sea rescue at popular Welsh beach

A group of young children were rescued from the sea by the coastguard at around 8.30pm on Sunday

Events

3 w. ago 'Mass casualty' emergency at Wales beach as kids raced to hospital

Two children were taken to hospital by ambulance and four others needed treatment after a major rescue was carried out at a popular Welsh beach on Sunday

Politics

3 w. ago Multiple children in hospital after 'serious difficulty' rescue at UK beach

Coastguards were in charge of the major rescue operation in the sea off a popular Welsh beach after children were in 'serious difficulty'. Ambulances were sent to the scene

Events

3 w. ago Multiple children in hospital after 'mass casualty' rescue at UK beach

Coastguards were in charge of the major rescue operation in the sea off a popular Welsh beach after children were in 'serious difficulty'. Ambulances were sent to the scene

Events

3 w. ago Children taken to hospital after 'mass casualty' sea rescue at popular Welsh beach

The coastguard has detailed how a group of young children were rescued from the sea at around 8.30pm on Sunday

Events

3 w. ago Woman buys chocolate bar from corner shop and is horrified when she opens packet

A woman got an unwanted surprise after unwrapping a bar of chocolate and urged people to avoid buying the same thing - but it seems she may have made a mistake with the product

Economics

4 w. ago Visitors warned to avoid popular Welsh beach after 'serious public health concern'

Beachgoers at a popular beach in north Wales have been advised to avoid swimming in the sea ahead of the busy summer bank holiday weekend.

Events

4 w. ago People urged to avoid popular Welsh beach after worrying discovery

Faecal bacteria has been discovered off a beach in north Wales

Politics