10 h. ago Grinch council bans Christmas wreaths over health & safety fears – and threaten tenants with a fine

A CITY council has sparked backlash after banning a popular Christmas decoration over health and safety concerns. Tenents in the area have been threatened with fines if they do not comply with the "Grinch" ruling. Portsmouth City Council has been accused of playing Grinch over a controversial Christmas wreath rule. Housing officers wrote to tenants...

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11 h. ago 'Urgent' warning not to drink whisky and gin from Orkney Kimbland distillery amid safety concerns

A Scottish island distillery’s products have been hit with a ‘do not purchase or consume’ warning.

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13 h. ago Dubai chocolate warning as urgent 'do not eat' alert issued over allergy fears

The Food Standards Agency said buying the bars could be dangerous for people with allergies.

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14 h. ago Dubai chocolate urgent 'do no eat' warning over deadly reaction fears

The FSA has warned some shoppers to avoid Dubai-style chocolate as they may be at risk of suffering a deadly reaction when buying cheap knock-offs

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14 h. ago Urgent warning over trendy Dubai chocolate ahead of Christmas over fears it could kill

The delectable treat, which found fame on social media late last year, typically contains a mix of pistachio, tahini and crispy shredded filo pastry known as 'angel hair'.

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24 h. ago UK floods: Urgent Met Office warning 'homes will be destroyed' as downpours hit

The Met Office now has a weather warning in place for several areas, including south Wales, on Wednesday, as up to 60mm of rain is expected to lash across the UK

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37 h. ago Rugby set for new player safety trials amid concussion concerns

Concerns have been raised over concussions in rugby, with lawmakers now looking at whether the legal tackle height needs to be changed

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38 h. ago Martin Lewis halts GMB to issue urgent bank warning to viewers

Martin Lewis stopped by Good Morning Britain for a brief announcement about switching banks, warning that those on Universal Credit are "effectively being stopped" from doing so

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39 h. ago Aldi issues urgent recall of Christmas food item as warning issued to shoppers

The supermarket is recalling its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to them containing an undeclared allergen. The Food Standards Agency is warning the item could pose a health risk to some shoppers

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55 h. ago Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's issue urgent 'do not eat' warning over six recalled Christmas foods

Six Christmas food items have recently been recalled from supermarkets due to them posing a serious health risk.

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63 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for breaking news announcement as police issue urgent warning

BBC Breakfast presenters Roger Johnson and Luxmy Gopal reported breaking news about gunshots at Sydney's Bondi Beach, with Australian police urging the public to avoid the area

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63 h. ago Brits urged to search their pockets for common 50p coin 'worth £24million'

Make sure you check your pockets now as there could be a 50p coin lurking there. However, one coin expert has issued an urgent warning over the specific design...

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3 d. ago Plumber issues urgent warning to millions drinking Baileys this Christmas over the big mistake everyone makes

BAILEYS drinkers have been issued a warning over a common mistake that could cause serious problems to your home this Christmas. Many people assume it is harmless to pour leftover the Irish cream liqueur down the sink once festive celebrations are over. But experts say pouring the dregs down the plug can be seriously detrimental...

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3 d. ago Aldi issues urgent recall of Christmas food as shoppers warned 'do not eat'

Shoppers should return the item to their local store

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4 d. ago Aldi issues urgent warning over Christmas snack 'health risk' with 'do not eat' alert

UK supermarket Aldi is recalling its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets, says the Foods Standards Agency, due to a possible health risk over the festive snack

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4 d. ago ‘They attacked my religion, my faith’: Muslim photojournalist detained by ICE speaks out

Ya’akub Vijandre, held in ICE detention in Georgia, tells Guardian he is concerned for safety of family and friendsYa’akub Vijandre, a Muslim photojournalist, martial arts teacher and first responder who ICE detained in October for posting on social media, told the Guardian that the government is “attacking my faith” and that he was “concerned about the safety” of his family and friends.Speaking in his first interview from Georgia’s Folkston detention center, the 38-year-old said guards treat detainees “like animals”, yelling at them when they don’t understand English. One guard responded to his request to use the bathroom during a visit to the detention center’s library by telling him, “just piss on yourself”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Industry experts share the best supermarket whiskies from Aldi, Tesco and more

From American bourbon to single malt scotch, these are the handpicked bottles to buy

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4 d. ago Modern mixologosts are giving Scotland’s national drink a boost – whisky cocktails are reshaping our heritage

Modern mixology is breaking down barriers to wider whisky enjoyment, writes managing director of Diageo Scotland Brand Homes Dafydd Pugh Williams

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4 d. ago People warned 'do not drink' this Christmas alcohol as urgent health alert issued

A food recall alert has been issued as this drink poses a risk to some people.

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4 d. ago Brit pub landlords 'petrified' by Labour's Budget and issue urgent 'shutdown' warning

The British Beer and Pub Association has called for 30 per cent business rates relief for pubs as landlords say the Budget has left them 'petrified'

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