73 m. ago Explosions and massive blaze engulf Blackburn industrial estate as fire crews battle inferno

A huge blaze broke out at an industrial estate in Blackburn in the early hours of this morning, with residents warned to keep windows and doors shut

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2 h. ago Blackburn fire: Explosions heard as blaze rages through industrial estate in large town

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has warned people to shut windows and doors as a fire at a building on Sett End Road West, Blackburn, which is near a hospital

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13 h. ago LIVE: People urged to 'avoid area' as cordon put in place outside Matalan

Police and paramedics are in attendance outside a Matalan store in Oldham this afternoon

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36 h. ago RFK Jr says they are poisoning us, influencers call them unnatural – but what is the truth about seed oils?

The common cooking ingredient has sparked fierce debate since the US health secretary urged people to avoid itIt’s curious that something so bland could cause so much controversy. Most of us have a bottle of seed oil, normally called vegetable oil in the UK, in our kitchens – a nearly tasteless but very useful fat that has been a commonplace cooking ingredient for decades.And yet this previously unremarkable golden liquid has sparked online furore and vicious debate. Nutrition influencers on social media have described it as “toxic”, “inflammatory”, “unnatural” and the root cause of the obesity epidemic. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago DWP urges people with these 57 health conditions to check on £400 payment

You can get the cash if you have a disability that is severe enough that you need someone to help look after you

Economics

47 h. ago Doctor urges people to start eating seven foods for a longer, healthier life

Adding some garnishes to your dinner could add years to your life

Society

65 h. ago DWP urges people not to miss out on State Pension boost before cut

People have until April 5 to buy back National Insurance years going back as far as 2006.

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68 h. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 saving before cut

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Vehicle Tax, but a rule change next month could catch 15 people out.

Economics

2 d. ago Blackstone Edge fire LIVE updates as crews begin second day tackling huge beauty spot blaze

Flames soared from the scene in Rochdale overnight

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3 d. ago Vinted shopper shares warning about 'common' scam – red flags to look out for

A woman has shared a warning to anyone using the popular clothes-selling app Vinted, urging people to be careful as she claims scammers are now trying to trick people out of more than just cash

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges grandparents to claim free £303 DWP pay out

Grandparents who have been helping out with childcare could be entitled to a DWP top up of £303 a year - and Martin Lewis is urging people to check if they are eligible

Economics

3 d. ago EU tells citizens to stockpile 72 hours of supplies amid risk of war

450 million people urged to gather food, water, medicine and torches to prepare for potential crises

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3 d. ago EU tells 450 million people to stockpile 72 hours of supplies amid risk of war

People are urged to gather food, water, medicine and torches to prepare for potential crises

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4 d. ago Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens

Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikesPeople in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.Outlining its first preparedness strategy, the European Commission said it wanted to encourage citizens to take “proactive measures to prepare for crises, such as developing household emergency plans and stockpiling essential supplies”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago People urged to 'shut doors and windows' as fire crews tackle huge blaze

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service advise anyone who can see or smell smoke to take action

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5 d. ago Tim Henman: ‘I told Andy Murray to take his time the next week he was coaching Djokovic’

New Laver Cup Team Europe vice-captain won’t be moving into coaching even if he does like the look of Jack DraperTim Henman says he has no intention of following Andy Murray’s lead into full-time coaching despite being appointed the new vice-captain of Team Europe at the Laver Cup. From this year, Henman will act as a mentor to some of the best players in the world alongside the team captain, Yannick Noah, the 1983 French Open champion.“I think coaching is a far bigger commitment in terms of time, in terms of travel, and I’ve had those offers, but it just doesn’t appeal to me,” said Henman. “And that may change. I would never shut the door on coaching an individual player. I was involved in the ATP Cup, but that was a very specific event. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago Doctor issues urgent warning against five dangerous trends you could be doing that could cause death

Dr Leana Wen, who is a Physician and former Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, has urged people to stop doing these five things for their own safety.

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6 d. ago Urgent call for vaccines against 'terrible' disease that 'kills more people than any other'

The 'Victorian disease' is making a concerning comeback in the UK

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6 d. ago Residents asked to shut doors and windows as fire destroys part of Welsh mountain

Firefighters were on the scene for over 12 hours to deal with the fire

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6 d. ago People in Perth and Kinross urged to contribute to the latest local development plan

Councillors said community involvement in shaping Perth and Kinross' future was "vital"

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