33 h. ago Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after visiting GP over sore throat

In a direct appeal to the public, the environmentalist urged men to keep up-to-date with regular testing and doctor’s visits.

Science

58 h. ago ‘Ludicrous and unfair’: older workers react to pressure to delay retirement

IMF is urging countries globally to act to ease stress on public finances, sparking mainly outrage but also supportAs French workers stage yet another public show of discontent about president Emmanuel Macron’s raising of the state pension age from 62 to 64, the International Monetary Fund has urged governments to encourage fit, older workers to delay retirement.Its recommendation is that people of the baby boomer generation should stay in work for longer to help balance public finances amid fiscal pressures caused by an ageing global population. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Emergency services attend popular beach in 'major incident' after body found

Police and forensics have flocked to the County Down beach after authorities were alerted to a body being discovered, with members of the public urged to avoid the scene

Politics

4 d. ago Channel 4 boss urges Ofcom to be ‘brave’ and back public service broadcasters

Alex Mahon also urged the Government to reconsider copyright proposals to ensure they ‘don’t harm British creativity’.

Politics

6 d. ago Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates escalates as seven remain at large

Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned that the fugitives are dangerous but also urged the public ‘not to panic’

Politics

8 d. ago Celtic v St Mirren: Celtic urges fans to 'celebrate responsibly' and avoid large public gatherings

"The club encourages supporters to follow the advice issued recently by local community stakeholders in this regard.”

Sport

8 d. ago New Orleans prison escape LIVE: 11 inmates dig to freedom leaving cheeky message

Members of the public are being urged to remain alert and not to approach a group of 11 'armed and dangerous' men who escaped from a prison in New Orleans - only one of them has been caught

Events

8 d. ago New Orleans prison break LIVE: Murderers among 11 armed men to escape via hole

Members of the public are being urged to remain alert and not to approach a group of 11 'armed and dangerous' men who escaped from a prison in New Orleans - only one of them has been caught

Events

1 week ago Commuters call for crackdown on headphone dodgers on trains – ‘people are too scared to speak up’

Our community is urging action on loud and antisocial behaviour on public transport, sharing stories of disrupted journeys and frustration with inaction

Politics

1 week ago Black haired man named Johnny Cash wanted by police over £3000 theft

Police have urged the public to avoid Johnny Cash, 35, and warned that any attempts to 'obstruct' their efforts to apprehend the alleged robber could be a criminal offence

Economics

1 week ago 'Hazardous' material leaks from lorry at Scots industrial estate with three people injured

Roads have been closed and the public is being urged to avoid the area.

Events

1 week ago Police ask public to make urgent checks as search for missing teen continues

Police are urging anyone who was in the area this weekend to check their phones and dashcams

Events

2 w. ago Woman found dead as police urge public to avoid area in Livingston

The road was closed and the public were asked to stay away from the area while they carry out full enquiries.

Events

2 w. ago All aboard! Campaigners demand free travel for Londoners to 'open up the city' to all residents

Mayor urged to follow lead of cities in Brazil and offer free public transport

Politics

2 w. ago TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life

A BBC doctor is urging the public to look out for the warning signs of a deadly condition, that can strike all year round.

Events

2 w. ago 7ft mini great white shark spotted off UK coast as beachgoers told 'stay away'

The shark was first spotted swimming close to the shore at Aberystwyth North Beach in Wales on Friday evening, with the public urged to stay away from the animal

Events

2 w. ago Scotland wildfire warning as fire chiefs say most of country at 'high risk'

The danger assessments will be in place until Monday and members of the public have been urged to behave responsibly in the countryside.

Events

2 w. ago Build 53,000 new jail spaces to protect the public, report urges, as 'hyper prolific' offenders with more than 45 convictions are let off with a slap on the wrist

A study by think-tank Policy Exchange warned that more jail space is required to protect the public.

Events

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent crypto scam warning costing victims dear: ‘It’s the Wild West’

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent crypto scam warning to the public after people continue to fall victim on social media.

Events

2 w. ago Kemi Badenoch urged to whip her shadow cabinet team into shape after disastrous local elections saw the Tories wiped out by Reform

Kemi Badenoch has been urged to whip her shadow cabinet into shape and show the public they mean business after the local election bloodbath.

Politics