2 h. ago Tourists issued warning over travelling to popular destination despite it boasting pink sandy beaches

Holidaymakers are being warned to think twice before heading to one of the world's rarest and most eye-catching destinations this summer, as local authorities warn of overcrowding.

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2 h. ago Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes urged to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

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2 h. ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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3 h. ago Monty Don issues warning as bees set to swarm UK gardens in coming weeks

The gardening expert has given some key advice for gardeners ahead of summer

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3 h. ago Blue Badge fraud skyrockets 1,000% as disabled drivers 'exploited' in sick 'abuse'

Blue Badge fraud and misuse is a huge issue on the rise, with experts warning that the 'harmless' act of borrowing a permit from family can have serious consequences

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4 h. ago Urgent 'do not drink' warning issued for tap water in UK region

Residents in the affected areas have been told to boil their tap water before drinking it, using it to brush their teeth or for washing salad after tests revealed the presence of potentially dangerous organisms.

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4 h. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Crete holiday warning for Brits as major earthquake sparks tsunami fears

The magnitude of the earthquake has since been updated to 6.0 as a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake struck near the coast of Crete, which is the most populous of the Greek islands

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5 h. ago Boil water alert in UK as people told to take action 'until further notice'

Customers in parts of North Yorkshire have been told to boil their tap water after routine tests showed higher than usual levels of bacteria in the supply

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6 h. ago Warning issued as north west sees driest start to a year for almost a century

Households are being warned of the risk of water restrictions

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7 h. ago Boil tap water 'until further notice' warning issued to some UK householders

Households in the affected area have been urged to boil all tap water used for drinking, brushing teeth and preparation of foods.

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7 h. ago Travellers invade school playing fields forcing furious head teacher to relocate lessons and admit it will be difficult to evict them

Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan headmaster Matt Wildsmith has cordoned off areas of the school site in Abergele, Conwy, to protect pupils and issued a warning over vehicles speeding down a road.

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9 h. ago Tsunami warning issued in Greece as 5.9 magnitude earthquake sparks urgent alert

The alert follows a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday morning

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15 h. ago Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued off the coast of Greece after magnitude 5.9 earthquake

People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake - and emergency services there remain on high alert this morning

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15 h. ago Beautiful island with pure pink beach is like paradise but tourists issued warning

A National Park in Indonesia is famous for its stunning pink beaches, but to best enjoy the area there are a few policies travellers need to be aware of, including where to stay and when to visit

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16 h. ago Repeat of Grenfell Tower fire warning issued as ministers 'left marking own homework'

MPs said it is 'completely unacceptable' that survivors and bereaved families of the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster 'are still awaiting justice for that terrible day'

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19 h. ago UK county's households told to boil tap water 'until further notice' over bacteria fears

North Yorkshire residents advised to boil their tap water after routine tests showed elevated levels of bacteria in the supply - the warning affects a number of postcodes

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19 h. ago 'Golden age' of weight loss drugs coming – see which are about to get a lot cheaper

Scientists herald 150 new jabs and pills to tackle obesity going through the research pipeline - but issue urgent warning to the NHS

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19 h. ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid dry weather

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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24 h. ago Tesco issues 19 day warning for anyone who has a Clubcard as shoppers told 'don't forget'

Tesco shoppers have been urged to check their Clubcard vouchers before the end of the month

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