1 hour ago Urgent flu 'SOS' warning over 'concerning' mutations and 'worst winter in a decade'

Experts fear this year's flu season could be particularly brutal, with a number of mutations spreading through the summer, and have issued an urgent 'SOS' warning for people to get their jabs

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40 h. ago James Watson helped crack DNA's code, sparking medical advances and ethical debates

James Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA, died on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 97

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41 h. ago Pharmacist's urgent Christmas cheeseboard warning to anyone taking medication

A pharmacist has shared which foods and drinks can interfere with medication and make certain tablets less effective, and in some cases, increase the risk of side effects

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44 h. ago Camber Sands beach horror as 'one of worst pollution spills EVER' sparks urgent warning

Dog owners have been warned to keep dogs on leads at a popular beach while environmental groups warn the pellets, known as nurdles, pose a serious threat to marine wildlife

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47 h. ago Urgent warning to dog owners as thousands of 'toxic' pellets wash up on UK beaches that could prove DEADLY

The pellets, known as nurdles or bio-beads, have washed up in enormous numbers on Camber Sands beach in East Sussex.

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48 h. ago Urgent warning as man overdoses after 'bulk buying' painkillers wholesale without any checks

Paul Pidgeon, from Surrey, was a mechanic who owned a garage in Wimbledon and had a 'business account' with Booker, a Tesco-owned wholesale distributor.

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55 h. ago Poundland issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as snack could contain glass

Poundland has recalled a popular snack over the possible presence of glass which makes it unsafe to eat - with customers warned 'if you have bought the product, do not consume it'

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2 d. ago Flu hospitalisations soar in the UK as NHS issues 'urgent SOS' warning

Flu is on the rise, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as GP data also shows viral illnesses are twice as high among children than is usual for the time of year

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2 d. ago Prince William issues urgent warning about 'critical tipping point' in powerful speech

Prince William joined world leaders in the Brazilian city of Belem - the gateway to the Amazon - where he delivered a key speech written with the King, at the COP30 climate conference

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3 d. ago UKHSA warns of 'unusually early' flu season after NHS issues urgent 'SOS'

Flu cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across England as the NHS issues an urgent warning

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3 d. ago Urgent warning issued to Salford shoppers following spate of crimes

People are being urged to take care

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3 d. ago Urgent warning to seafood lovers as scientists discover dangerous microplastics in LOBSTERS

It's bad news for seafood lovers, as dangerous microplastics have been found in the meat of the American lobster, a popular food exported around the world.

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3 d. ago Rats, overcrowding and urgent riot warnings — my day inside a London jail

Britain’s jails are “on the precipice of failure”, with warnings that jails could run out of space within days. As Keir Starmer announces emergency measures to fix the crisis, Katie Strick spends a day on the frontline

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3 d. ago Lidl issues urgent 'do not eat' warning over snack that may contain glass

Shoppers are urged to return the item to their nearest store

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3 d. ago Major cancer breakthrough for women if they take this one pill

Scientists have discovered that the form of morning after pill ulipristal acetate could prevent at-risk women getting breast cancer

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3 d. ago Tesco issues urgent warning to Clubcard customers with weeks to go before deadline

The supermarket giant said the number of vouchers set to expire was 'higher than usual'

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4 d. ago Antibiotic commonly prescribed in UK may also reduce risk of mental health condition

The international team involving scientists at the University of Edinburgh made the discovery by analysing large-scale healthcare register data from Finland

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4 d. ago Urgent 'wear face mask' warning for 5.4 million people in UK today

People are being advised to take extra precautions this Bonfire Night

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4 d. ago 'Wear face mask' urgent warning issued by doctor as millions of people to suffer

People and children are being urged to protect themselves if they suffer from a common medical condition

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4 d. ago Teen girl vanishes after climbing into car on Halloween as police issue urgent warning

Police have launched a desperate search for 15-year-old Rosie who has been missing for five days after she was last seen getting into a blue Vauxhall Astra on Halloween in Devon

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