11 h. ago ‘UK’s most prolific blood donor’ urges public to ‘help society’

NHS Blood and Transplant was established in 2005.

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45 h. ago Met Office urges public to prepare emergency kit as Storm Amy wipes out power

The British public have been urged to prepare an emergency kit, with over 20,000 people currently without power as Storm Amy batters the UK - here's what you need to know

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3 d. ago Public health experts urge Britons to wear masks and isolate if infected as cases of new Covid variants Nimbus and Stratus soar

Leading experts from Warwick University and the University of Leeds have revealed how to stay safe amid a worrying surge in Covid cases sweeping the UK.

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3 d. ago Rob Rinder urges public to stand together after vile Manchester synagogue attack

TV judge and presenter Rob Rinder has voiced his concerns and urged everyone to stand with the Jewish community following the attack on a Manchester synagogue that left two dead

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6 d. ago Woman found dead in Irvine as members of public urged to avoid area

Cops remain at the scene this morning while an investigation has been launched.

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7 d. ago Frantic hunt for two missing schoolboys, 13, who vanished together in early hours as cops urge ‘call 999’

A DESPERATE search for two schoolboys who vanished together in the early hours of the morning has been launched. Riley and Nino, both 13, were last seen in Sandwell, Birmingham, yesterday. Cops are urging members of the public to dial 999 if they think they have seen either of the missing youngsters. Both of the...

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1 week ago Fighter jets purchase would put UK in breach of nuclear treaty, says CND

Legal opinion for campaign group says deal amounts to reversal of UK’s commitment to nuclear disarmamentBritain will violate its nuclear disarmament obligations if Labour presses ahead with the £1bn purchase of 12 F-35A fighter jets, according to a specialist legal opinion prepared on behalf of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).Two international lawyers argue that the government’s plan to reintroduce air-launched nuclear weapons for the RAF will break a key provision of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) signed by the UK and 190 other countries. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Man, 62, dies after horror crash on M60 as police urge drivers to come forward

Greater Manchester Police said a man has died following a seirous collison on the M60 - and are urging for members of the public who may have information to come forward

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1 week ago Hilary Benn urged to call public inquiry after police surveillance revelations

Journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney say only an inquiry can answer all the questions.

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1 week ago The Range issues 'public service announcement' as they urge customers 'please stop'

The Range has been forced to issue a public plea to some rather cheeky shoppers concerning a particular display.

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1 week ago My blood type made me a donor superhero – until my weakness for crisps let me down

‘It’s such a shame,’ said the nurse as she turned me away from the donation centre, and I realised my assumptions about being O-negative were all wrongI’ve flexed before about having the world’s best blood type: O-negative. For some reason, all niceties around boasting vanish in the face of this natural-born superiority. If the “first-responder” rubber bracelet they sent me matched any of my clothes (how could it? It’s the colour of blood), I would definitely wear it everywhere I go.Last week, though, for the third time, I got turned away from donating because my iron wasn’t high enough. It was low only by a margin, and this is normally acknowledged as just natural human variation, but they operate quite a strict three-strikes rule, and now I can’t even present my (also pretty superior) veins again for a full two years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago My blood type made me a donor superhero – until my weakness for crisps let me down | Zoe Williams

‘It’s such a shame,’ said the nurse as she turned me away from the donation centre, and I realised my assumptions about being O-negative were all wrongI’ve flexed before about having the world’s best blood type: O-negative. For some reason, all niceties around boasting vanish in the face of this natural-born superiority. If the “first-responder” rubber bracelet they sent me matched any of my clothes (how could it? It’s the colour of blood), I would definitely wear it everywhere I go.Last week, though, for the third time, I got turned away from donating because my iron wasn’t high enough. It was low only by a margin, and this is normally acknowledged as just natural human variation, but they operate quite a strict three-strikes rule, and now I can’t even present my (also pretty superior) veins again for a full two years.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in ou...

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2 w. ago Doing 15 minute test early enough could put a stop to dementia

Boots Hearingcare is urging the public to take one simple step that could protect both hearing and brain health

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2 w. ago Prolific sex offender carried on crime spree while under investigation

He contined to offend while under investigation for numerous offences

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves told to 'target wealthy pensioners' before it's too late

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to target wealthy pensioners to ease pressures on the public purse and allow infrastructure investment pledges to be protected

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2 w. ago The prolific paedophile who catfished young girls on Snapchat

Latham would pose as a 14-year-old boy

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2 w. ago Doctor urges public to make three changes as latest Covid strain soars in UK

The Stratus strain was discovered back in January, and it's on the rise in the UK.

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2 w. ago Davie urges ‘bit of swagger’ to help public service broadcasting remain relevant

Speaking at the RTS Cambridge Convention, BBC director general Tim Davie emphasised the importance of working collectively to ensure PSB growth.

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2 w. ago Police urge public not to share social media video clip after boy, 15, stabbed to death

GMP have issued an updated statement - a teenage boy remains in police custody after his arrest on suspicion of murder

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3 w. ago Westfield shopping centre evacuated as huge fire engulfs building and public sent urgent warning

Westfield Stratford City was evacuated over a major fire in the shopping centre car park, with black smoke billowing over the London horizon and hundreds ordered to leave the building

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