8 h. ago UK set for cold start to 2026 with amber health alert issued

Amber alerts are in place as temperatures are set to plunge

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8 h. ago Wildlife hit hard by drought, fires and heat as extremes become ‘new normal’

The National Trust’s annual round up of the year shows the impacts of climate-fuelled extremes on landscapes and wildlife.

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11 h. ago Brit holiday hotspot hit by deadly floods as rare 'red weather alert' issued

Torrential downpours have turned roads into rivers in a number of popular Spanish holiday hotspots, including Malaga, Marbella and Valencia, with tourists warned to 'stay away'

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14 h. ago Malaga floods: Missing man found dead after red Costa del Sol weather warning

Red weather alerts were issued in Spain this week as flooding hit the Costa del Sol - one man has now tragically died as authorities search for more who are missinng

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15 h. ago Full list of areas in England covered by UKHSA cold weather health alerts

The UKHSA has issued an eight-day cold weather alert across the country

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16 h. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Food recall alert December 2025: Full list of UK supermarket products removed

The Food Standards Agency has issued several food and allergy alerts for products which could pose a risk if eaten

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65 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warnings issued for cakes, mince pies and fish

The Food Standards Agency has issued several food and allergy alerts over the past week, with shoppers warned not to eat a range of food items. Here's what you need to know.

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3 d. ago New health alert issued on Boxing Day by UK Health Security Agency

Events cancelled after alert issued due to concerns

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3 d. ago Cold temperatures set to continue with health alert in force

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert which lasts until noon on December 27 for south-west England.

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3 d. ago GP warns Christmas dinner staple could trigger bowel problems in certain people

The expert issued an alert to certain people tucking into a traditional Christmas dinner

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3 d. ago No White Christmas but Met Office issues yellow weather warning

A cold health alert has been put in place for later on Christmas day

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3 d. ago UKHSA issues cold health alert for Christmas Day amid Met Office weather warning

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert

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4 d. ago Netflix fans must watch 'one of the saddest' films about late musician

The documentary sheds light on the star's rise to fame before his untimely death in 2018

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4 d. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

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4 d. ago Festive swimmers hit the beach for a brave Christmas Eve dip as cold health alert is issued with temperatures set to plunge as low as minus 5C

Brave Geordies in red bathing suits and Santa hats plunged into the sea in North Tyneside and swimmers in Helen's Bay in County Down, Northern Ireland, also faced the cold waves.

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4 d. ago Cold weather health warning issued across the UK for Christmas

Mr Claydon said it was “highly unlikely” that the UK would see a white Christmas this year and that much of the nation will remain dry for the next few days

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4 d. ago WHO issues alert after deadly coronavirus reported in Europe

According to the WHO, the infection has a fatality rate far higher than Covid-19

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4 d. ago Christmas weather forecast as cold health alert and frost warnings issued

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for parts of England from Christmas Day evening through to Boxing Day, warning of an impact on health services

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4 d. ago Everything you need to know as Christmas Day cold health alert issued for parts of UK

Temperatures expected to drop as low as -1C overnight on December 25.

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