3 d. ago UK risks losing 'low level' status of Victorian disease as it makes comeback, UKHSA warns

The latest infectious disease data shows a concerning rise in cases of a Victorian-era disease

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3 d. ago Cough that 'lasts over 3 weeks' could be deadly disease on the rise in the UK

Cases of the Victorian disease rose by 13 per cent in just one year, prompting concerns

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3 d. ago Urgent warning over surge in killer Victorian disease that makes patients cough up blood

Officials warn that unless recent increases are reversed Britain could lose it's low status for the contagious infection which kills one in six people it infects globally.

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4 d. ago Urgent call for vaccines against 'terrible' disease that 'kills more people than any other'

The 'Victorian disease' is making a concerning comeback in the UK

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7 d. ago Flights leaving Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption shoots ash plume 8km into sky

Indonesia’s 1,700m Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted for 11 minutes on Thursday, causing ash cloud but no damage to nearby villages on the island of FloresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least seven international flights from Indonesia’s resort island Bali have been cancelled, an airport official said on Friday, after a volcano in the archipelago nation’s east erupted, shooting dark ash 8km into the sky.Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m (5,587ft) twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted for 11 minutes and nine seconds late on Thursday, authorities said, raising the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ant McPartlin loses voice and Dec Donnelly risks wife's fury as they celebrate Newcastle win

Ant and Dec were in the stands watching Newcastle United Football Club defeat Liverpool Football Club in the Carabao Cup final and had some interesting comments after the final whistle

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2 w. ago Four signs of deadly infection to spot as cases of Victorian disease found in UK

The cases found in the UK have been linked to an outbreak in Ethiopia where more than 700 people have died.

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: Rachael Blackmore double as Fact To File wins Ryanair Chase – as it happened

Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcyGreg Wood: Galopin Des Champs could earn ‘great’ tag2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Potter is another interesting runner, not least as a result of his price tag - £632,000 – when...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: Bob Olinger wins Stayers’ Hurdle and more – live

Live updates, news and analysis from CheltenhamFrankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcyGreg Wood: Galopin Des Champs could earn ‘great’ tagGet in touch! Email John with your thoughts2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Pott...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: Ryanair Chase, Stayers’ Hurdle and more – live

Live updates, news and analysis from CheltenhamGreg Wood: Galopin Des Champs could earn ‘great’ tag Get in touch! Email John with your thoughts2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Potter is another interesting runner, not least as a r...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Caldwell Potter wins Jack Richards’ Handicap – live

Live updates, news and analysis from CheltenhamGreg Wood: Galopin Des Champs could earn ‘great’ tag Get in touch! Email John with your thoughts2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Potter is another interesting runner, not least as a r...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, Stayers’ Hurdle and more – live

Live updates, news and analysis from CheltenhamGet in touch! Email John with your thoughts2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Potter is another interesting runner, not least as a result of his price tag - £632,000 – when he was bough...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham festival day three: hailstorm hits course, Stayers’ Hurdle and more – live

Live updates, news and analysis from CheltenhamGet in touch! Email John with your thoughts2.00 JACK RICHARDS NOVICE LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE, 2M 4F 127YDA race that reverts back to handicap status after 10 years as a level-weights contest, including most recently as a Grade One. The switch has definitely had the desired effect on the field size, as 20 are due to go to post after meagre turnouts of eight, four, seven and 11 in the last four years as a Grade One, but the flip-side for punters is that while four of the last five winners were at single-figure odds, there is much more chance of an upset today. Gordon Elliott’s Firefox, who has raced in Grade One company in two of his last three starts, has emerged from the pack as the likely favourite, but he is giving weight to every runner bar Springwell Bay, a winner over course and distance at the New Year’s Day meeting. Caldwell Potter is another interesting runner, not least as a result of his price tag - £632,000 – when he was bough...

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2 w. ago 'We have had families breaking down in tears...grateful for fresh food'

Charity reveals scale of food poverty which includes return of 'Victorian diseases like rickets'

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