7 h. ago People who own a toaster warned to look out for common safety issue

Toaster owners should take a moment to check the appliance as ignoring it could lead to a very serious safety issue.

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21 h. ago Warning over ‘demographic timebomb’ as common eye condition could rise by 60%

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, connecting the eye and brain, and is most common in people over 50

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31 h. ago Families urged to have chats with elderly relatives now after 'red flag' warnings

Over the Christmas period many relatives have 'red flag' warnings with the most common being confusion and memory problems and increased frailty or mobility issues

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35 h. ago Ecologist warns to remove common bird tables that can harm birds

People who want to help birds in the winter could be doing harm instead

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69 h. ago Bowel cancer warning as deaths expected to rise in the UK this year

Scientists warn only one type of cancer - with common symptoms which make it hard to diagnose - is becoming more deadly in Britain

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4 d. ago Popular chocolate and sweets recalled from shelves in UK as shoppers told 'do not eat'

The Food Standards Agency has issued urgent recalls for chocolate and sweet products over safety concerns.

Politics

4 d. ago Pharmacist warns of common atorvastatin side effects that 'should never be ignored'

As the most commonly prescribed drug in England last year, a pharmacist has explained the key side effect of atorvastatin that requires medical attention and when patients should contact their GP

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4 d. ago Six products including hair dryer and heater urgently recalled

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall for six products including a hair dryer, heaters, and toys.

Society

4 d. ago Firefighter's stark warning against following 'common' trick to clean air fryer

Firefighters have issued a warning to anyone using so-called 'common' hacks to clean their air fryer, urging people to research methods properly before copying TikTok trends

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5 d. ago Dismantling of London tent village sparks fears for safety of former residents

Dismantling of London tent village sparks fears for safety of former residents  Big Issue

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5 d. ago Binman warns recycling 'won't be collected' if 1 piece of packaging is spotted inside

A binman has warned people their recycling may not be collected if a common piece of packaging is spotted inside. It turns out, not everything can be tossed into the bin

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6 d. ago Multiple designer perfumes urgently recalled over seriously harmful banned chemical

The Office for Product Safety Standards has issued a recall for multiple fragrances due to a banned ingredient

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6 d. ago Boeing knew of engine defect on UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, report says

US transportation safety board releases initial report on November 2025 crash that killed 15 people in LouisvilleAn engine part suspected of causing the crash of a UPS cargo plane and loss of 15 lives in Louisville in November was the subject of at least four previous failures on three separate aircraft, investigators have found.A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released Wednesday determined that Boeing warned plane owners about the defect, but did not believe it was a flight safety issue and did not require immediate repairs. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Primark issues warning over safety of product and says 'stop using immediately'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards regularly recalls products due to safety and manufacturing faults

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6 d. ago Two popular perfumes urgently recalled as they contain harmful banned ingredient

The Office for Product Safety Standards has issued a recall for two designer fragrances that contain an ingredient that is banned due to the dangerous effect on health

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7 d. ago UK households warned about common fridge mistake which costs £60 a month

Experts have warned that many families across Britain are spending more each month on food due to one simple mistake

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8 d. ago White vinegar should 'never' be used to clean five areas of your home

Cleaning expert warns against using white vinegar on five common household surfaces and appliances in your home - 'it could ruin them'.

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8 d. ago Urgent 'do not use' warning issued as hot water bottle recalled

The Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) has issued a warning to anyone who has this hot water bottle to stop using them immediately

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8 d. ago Hot water bottles pulled from sale as customers urged to stop using 'immediately'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall for hot water bottles sold due to serious safety issues

Economics

9 d. ago Vet nurse urges pet owners to avoid using 'toxic' common winter product that could be deadly

A veterinary nurse has warned that one common winter product can be 'highly toxic' to cats and dogs

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