4 h. ago The four most common scams targeting older people – and how to avoid them

Some scammers will even mirror the hold music your bank uses

Events

14 h. ago Simple blood test in middle age predicts dementia 25 years early

A major new study has shown how people can help avoid dementia by making changes earlier in life

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31 h. ago BBC gardening expert urges people to do 1 thing to avoid injury

The green-fingered expert has said you should act as soon as possible

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35 h. ago Newburgh incident: High street in Fife closed and emergency services on scene after person 'injured'

People are being asked to avoid the area.

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3 d. ago Doctor explains how hair loss could be linked to 1 everyday product

A hair restoration specialist has revealed a common product people should ditch if they want to avoid hair loss and scalp problems

Society

3 d. ago England Rugby ban 'man of the match award' for being insensitive

The Rugby Football Union says it is striving to make the game as inclusive as possible, with people also encouraged to avoid using terms like 'chairman' and 'ladies and gentlemen'

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7 d. ago First photos of Doncaster helicopter crash minutes after it took off from airport

Multiple emergency service crews have been dispatched to the scene. People are being asked to avoid the area

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7 d. ago Huge police response as helicopter crashes into field in Doncaster as cops tell people to 'avoid the area'

Police, fire and ambulance crews are on site in Bentley near the South Yorkshire city after the chopper took off from Gamston Airport, Retford at around 10am.

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7 d. ago Why young people should avoid this widely used sports supplement

Creatine is taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth

Politics

9 d. ago British tourists locked down in hotels as 185mph Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

As many as 8,000 British citizens are in Jamaica, with people ordered to stay inside to avoid the world’s strongest storm of the year so far.

Society

1 week ago Martin Lewis: Money Saving Expert's best packaged bank accounts

Packaged bank accounts could save you money – but some people should avoid them 💰

Economics

1 week ago Motorist jokes about way to avoid speeding tickets but people aren't impressed

A woman has shared a humorous 'hack' to avoid getting a speeding ticket, but some people have been left fuming over the 'dangerous' advice as the scolded the motorist over her joke

Politics

1 week ago Driver jokes about 'hack to avoid speeding tickets' but people don't see funny side

Speeding is incredibly dangerous and can lead to serious consequences including accidents, fines or arrests. One woman has shared a 'hack' for avoiding a speeding ticket and people pointed out the same thing

Politics

2 w. ago Why you should prepare your home for winter ahead of the seasonal rush

As the cold wet weather approaches, people are being advised to prepare early to avoid encountering issues as the winter sets in.

Politics

2 w. ago People are only just realising what the numbers on apple stickers mean

A man named Zib Atkins has revealed what the numbers on the stickers on supermarket apples actually mean, as he urges people to avoid certain number combinations

Politics

3 w. ago 'I'm a dog trainer and many people don't realise harsh reality of getting puppy'

A professional dog trainer shared a warning for people considering getting a puppy, urging them to 'avoid' getting one unless they face the stark reality surrounding the 'puppy phase'

Politics

3 w. ago Behaviourist explains common mistake that won't make a cat want to come near you

This could be the reason your cat tends to avoid certain people or parts of the house

Politics

3 w. ago Five groups of people told not to take paracetamol including these health issues

Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to relieve pain and reduce fever, but there are some people who should avoid taking it especially if you have liver or kidney problems

Politics

4 w. ago Brits warned they face £1,000 fine if they fail to do one thing before storm

A home expert has shared common errors people should avoid making during thunderstorms and other bad weather - and the potential penalties they could face too

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4 w. ago Amlodipine NHS 'caution alert' to anyone taking it for high blood pressure

People who take the common medication need to avoid one particular food item

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