8 d. ago Dog owners warned of 'hidden dangers' to pets amid Met Office alerts

As the UK is hit with more amber alerts from the Met Office, many dog owners are preparing warm coats and extra blankets for their pets - but there is a hidden danger to be aware of

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1 week ago Dog owners warned over ‘hidden danger’ on winter walks that could kill pets

PET owners have been warned to look out for a dangerous risk to their four-legged friends as Brits battle bitterly cold conditions. Temperatures have dropped as low as -12C as a cold snap continues to grip the UK an incoming storm threatens snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds. A Major warning has been issued to dog...

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2 w. ago Urgent warnings to dog owners for next few days due to three 'hidden risks'

Dog owners are being warned of hidden dangers as Met Office issues weather warnings for snow and ice across parts of the UK

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2 w. ago I'm a food scientist... these seemingly healthy products actually pose a serious risk to your health

A food scientist has revealed the popular foods she avoids consuming due to the hidden dangers associated with them.

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2 w. ago Scottish Water urging Lanarkshire locals to stay safe around reservoirs & watercourses

Scottish Water is also advising people about the hidden dangers in reservoirs and urging them to be particularly careful if they visit one.

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2 w. ago Dog expert warns of hazards hiding in your garden this winter

Gardens can be a haven for pets, but as the temperature drops and seasonal flora is planted, they can also become a hazard for dogs. Now, a pet nutritionist has warned of the hidden dangers.

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3 w. ago The hidden dangers lurking in YOUR Christmas buffet – putting you at risk of horror bugs and deadly sepsis

WHETHER you're hosting or going to your friends' or family's this festive season, there's an important food risk to remember. While a Christmas buffet spread is a sight to behold - and the highlight of many people's years - overindulging can be deadly. Festive feasters could be at risk of food-borne illnesses due to potential...

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3 w. ago My family has never believed in Father Christmas – I don't want to hurt my kids if the money ever runs out | Matt Taylor

I would never want them to feel that they had been naughty if I couldn’t afford their gifts one yearIn my house, Christmas Day looks very normal. My boys will wake me up at the crack of dawn then tumble downstairs, falling over each other, to find presents under the tree. As the tearing of wrapping paper cross-fades into screams of excitement, for a moment, everything feels exactly as it should. Except for one subtle difference: my children have never believed in Santa.This isn’t the result of an “I don’t want to lie to my children” ideology or some Scroogist attempt to be different. It’s a deliberate choice I have made, one that is rooted in fear. Behind the fairy lights and goodwill of Christmas lurk financial demands that many families cannot meet. According to a YouGov poll for debt charity Step Change earlier this month, about one in three adults with children will struggle to afford Christmas this year. For many, the festive season brings anxiety, overdrafts and guilt rather t...

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4 w. ago Seven hidden dangers lurking at Christmas time and how to avoid them

Over 80,000 Brits end up in hospital due to festive accidents each year, from falls and cuts to burns and even food poisoning. Here's how to stay safe this Christmas

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