56 m. ago Deadly jellyfish found on popular beach as Brits told 'be vigilant'

The Port Talbot Coastguard has issued an urgent warning after several Portuguese Man O' War, also known as "Floating Terrors," were found washed up on a popular Welsh beach

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12 h. ago Urgent warning after deadly Portuguese man o'wars wash up on UK beach

The Port Talbot Coastguard released the alert after reported sightings of Portuguese Man O' War, also known as 'floating terrors' on Aberavon Beach.

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31 h. ago Urgent warning after world’s most dangerous jellyfish with killer sting wash up on popular beach

AN urgent warning has been issued after the world’s most dangerous jellyfish, known for its killer sting, washed up on a popular beach. Officials are urging the public to stay cautious and avoid any contact with the creatures. The alert was raised by Port Talbot Coastguard after several Portuguese Man O’ War, also called “Floating...

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34 h. ago All we know after Huntingdon train stabbings as urgent warning issued

Several people have been taken to hospital following the stabbing

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38 h. ago Aldi issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as it recalls chocolate treat with deadly health risk

Customers have been asked to return any packets they have to their nearest Aldi store in exchange for a refund.

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46 h. ago Queen Elizabeth's corgis at risk as Andrew issued urgent warning over 'killer'

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been issued a warning over his dogs, including the two corgis he inherited from Queen Elizabeth - Prince William has been sent the same email

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60 h. ago Urgent warning as devastating virus that ‘takes hold in hours’ rising in the UK

A fast-acting virus that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning is on the rise in the UK with experts warning parents to make sure their children are vaccinated

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62 h. ago Aldi issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for chocolate snack over 'possible health risk'

Aldi is recalling all packs of Dairyfine Crispy Choc Um’s over fears they could contain peanuts - customers with an allergy have been urged to return the product in store for a full refund

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65 h. ago Major transformation of hugely popular Fife beach and coastal 'jewel' Silver Sands announced

Silver Sands in Aberdour is visited by thousands of people every day during peak summer months

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69 h. ago Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes

Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system

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3 d. ago Enhanced Games are dangerous and must be stopped, says Wada head

Witold Banka: ‘It is irresponsible. I hope it will not happen’Athletes can take performance-enhancing drugs at GamesThe head of the World Anti-Doping Agency has called on US anti-doping authorities to act to stop the Enhanced Games, describing the new event – which allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs in competition - as “dangerous” and “irresponsible”.Witold Banka said the world’s anti-doping regimes had to be “very united” in their opposition to the Enhanced Games and said Usada had a responsibility to push against it. Banka went on to criticise the anti-doping regime in the US, at a time when the US government has withheld crucial funding from Wada’s operations. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scaring my kids is really fun – but it’s also how I teach them to navigate a dangerous world | Christian White

By confronting imagined terrors, we rehearse for the real ones, learning that courage, wisdom and empathy are the true charms that keep the darkness at bayHere is one of my earliest memories: I was around four years old, standing in a playground somewhere in Preston, staring in wonder at three big rocks, each one splattered with red spray paint. I asked my nan about it. She could have told me the truth, that the paint was graffiti.Instead, she told me the rocks were a species of monster called bloodsuckers, and that at night they came alive to eat children who were foolish enough to stray outside after dark. I believed her with all my heart. Why wouldn’t I? She was my nan! Continue reading...

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3 d. ago More than 55,000 UK firms in severe distress, research shows

Experts have warned that the upcoming autumn Budget ‘must deliver urgent support to avoid a wave of failures’.

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3 d. ago Vets issue urgent warning against dressing up pets for Halloween

While Halloween outfits look cute on social media, they can quickly turn into a nightmare - as one cat found out.

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4 d. ago EU carmakers ‘days away’ from halting work as chip war with China escalates

Industry body says reserves of Nexperia semiconductors are dwindling after Beijing bans exports of key componentsCarmakers in the EU are “days away” from closing production lines, the industry has warned, as a crisis over computer chip supplies from China escalates.The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday saying its members, which include BMW, Fiat, Peugeot and Volkswagen, were now working on “reserve stocks but supplies are dwindling”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago EU carmakers ‘days away’ from factories halting work in chip war with China

Industry body says reserves of Nexperia semiconductors are dwindling after Beijing bans exports of key componentsCarmakers in the EU are “days away” from closing production lines, the industry has warned as a crisis over computer chip supplies from China escalates.The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday saying its members, which include Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot and BMW, were now working on “reserve stocks but supplies are dwindling”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago EU carmakers ‘days away’ from halting production as chip crisis deepens

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association say carmakers are relying on reserve stock of Nexperia chip after China’s export banCarmakers in the EU are “days away” from closing production lines, the industry has warned as a crisis over computer chip supplies from China escalates.The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday saying its members, which include Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot and BMW, were now working on “reserve stocks but supplies are dwindling”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shark feeding frenzy spotted near shore at popular Australian surf beach

‘Wonderful’ for people to see the predators so close and feasting on bait fish at the Gold Coast’s Rainbow Bay, near Snapper Rocks, expert saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA shiver of sharks has been spotted feeding close to shore near a popular surfing spot on the Gold Coast on Australia’s east coast.The large group of predators surprised spectators on the southern end of Rainbow Bay on Tuesday, near the renowned Snapper Rocks surf break. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Parents issued urgent warning over baby products that could risk death

The items, designed to enable babies to bottle feed with little or no assistance from a caregiver, 'create a risk from choking on the feed or aspiration pneumonia'

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5 d. ago Shark feeding frenzy off popular Australian surf beach captured in chilling footage

‘Wonderful’ for people to see the predators so close and feasting on bait fish at the Gold Coast’s Rainbow Bay, near Snapper Rocks, expert saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA shiver of sharks has been spotted feeding close to shore near a popular surfing spot on the Gold Coast on Australia’s east coast.The large group of predators surprised spectators on the southern end of Rainbow Bay on Tuesday, near the renowned Snapper Rocks surf break. Continue reading...

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