12 h. ago NHS 'do not' warning over 'higher than normal' levels of highly contagious virus

Health officials have sounded the alarm over "higher than usual" levels of an infectious winter virus

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15 h. ago Drivers in Stirling urged to stay alert as new deer safety campaign launched

The campaign comes at a crucial time of year when young roe deer begin to roam further afield in search of new territory-leading to an increase in deer-vehicle collisions, especially near wooded areas and busy junctions.

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18 h. ago Covid new variant sparks face mask RETURN alert after NB.1.8.1 sweeps UK with 'stay at home' warning

Covid new variant NB.1.8.1 has been confirmed in the UK for the first time, after spreading around the world - and it could have an "evolutionary advantage" that might trigger a return to face masks, an expert claims

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9 d. ago 'Stay at home' alert issued as 'incredibly infectious' virus sweeps UK

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a 48-hour warning over the dangerous illness.

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1 week ago UKHSA warns Brits to 'stay at home' for 48 hours due to 'incredibly infectious' virus

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued advice to the public, warning that people could still spread an "incredibly infectious" illness in the first two days

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2 w. ago Indonesia earthquake LIVE: Bengkulu hit by 6.3 magnitude Ring of Fire tremor

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck the city of Bengkulu in Indonesia this evening - with those near the epicentre warned to stay alert for possible aftershocks

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2 w. ago Indonesia earthquake: Bengkulu rocked by 6.3 magnitude Ring of Fire tremor

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck the city of Bengkulu in Indonesia this evening - with those near the epicentre warned to stay alert for possible aftershocks

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2 w. ago Deadly virus back in Europe as man quarantined over highly infectious disease

According to the NHS in the UK, Ebola is caused by a virus caught from wild animals. It spreads from person to person when you touch infected body fluids, such as saliva, blood, poo, pee and vomit

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3 w. ago Cats keep disappearing from a Welsh town and devastated owners spot a pattern

Police are now investigating and owners have been urged to stay alert

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3 w. ago Gmail account users issued red alert warning to 'remain vigilant' amid new scam

A worrying new Gmail scam is doing the rounds with Google urging users to stay alert.

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3 w. ago Everyone with a Gmail account placed on red alert and warned to 'remain vigilant'

A worrying new Gmail scam is doing the rounds with Google urging users to stay alert.

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