1 hour ago Vet issues 'asphyxiation' warning over dogs wearing raincoats and how to keep dogs safe

Scots dogs may be bracing for the heavy showers that the national forecaster is predicting for the end of the week.

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1 hour ago LIVE: Greater Manchester hit by thunder and lightning as Met Office issues weather warning

Strong winds and rain have been seen over Greater Manchester today as the Met Office is set to issue a yellow weather warning for the weekend

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2 h. ago SPFL club issue warning to fans' group over damage to stadium, fighting, disorder and pyrotechnics

Championship club left with hefty repair bill for broken seats

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2 h. ago 'Very concerning' spate of misleading land sales in Scottish Highlands

In some locations, including near Loch Ness, land is being divided into small plots and resold.

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2 h. ago Study predicts Usain Bolt would have run 100m in 9.42 seconds in super spikes

Data showed Bolt would have knocked 0.16sec off recordLegend backs Jamaicans to beat Lyles in Tokyo 100mA new scientific study has predicted that Usain Bolt would have run the 100m in 9.42 seconds in super spikes – an astonishing 0.16 faster than his current world record set in 2009. But one man who isn’t arguing is the legendary Jamaican himself.Bolt, who is in Tokyo to present the medals for the 100m final at the world athletics championships on Sunday, said he wasn’t surprised with the findings. “I fully agree with it,” he said. “Because one athlete that continued after I retired was Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and she got faster with the new spikes. I probably would have run way faster with them too.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Study predicts Usain Bolt would have run 100m in 9.42sec in super spikes

Data suggests Bolt would have knocked 0.16sec off recordLegend backs Jamaicans to beat Lyles in Tokyo 100mA new scientific study has predicted that Usain Bolt would have run the 100m in 9.42sec in super spikes – an astonishing 0.16sec faster than his current world record set in 2009. But one man who isn’t arguing is the legendary Jamaican himself.Bolt, who is in Tokyo to present the medals for the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, said he was not surprised with the findings. “I fully agree with it,” he said. “Because one athlete that continued after I retired was Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and she got faster with the new spikes. I probably would have run way faster with them too.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Met Office issues latest Storm Amy verdict as weather warning issued

Gusty conditions are set for the weekend

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3 h. ago Homes struck by lightning in Cardiff as Met Office issues warning about hazardous weather

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with much of Wales experiencing heavy rain, thunder, hail and strong winds

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3 h. ago Deadly virus warning as doctors reveal whether Ebola outbreak could spark pandemic concern

As fears rise over an Ebola outbreak in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), experts have offered their thoughts on whether this could become a global pandemic, issuing an urgent warning

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3 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 49 areas to 'prepare' 3 essential items for 22 hours

A 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as Brits in 49 places across the country facing fierce winds are urged to prepare essential items

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4 h. ago Usain Bolt issues warning to teen sensation Gout Gout about step up to seniors

Gout makes his World Championships debut in Tokyo next week

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4 h. ago Strong winds of up to 80mph to hit UK with yellow weather warning issued

The yellow weather warning for wind was issued for Sunday and Monday

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4 h. ago Martin Lewis issues premium bond warning to anyone with less than £5,000 worth

Personal finance expert says that many people would be better off with a different kind of savings account

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4 h. ago DVLA warns motorists could be hit with fine even if they weren't driving

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging them to be vigilant online or risk facing unexpected fines. Here's everything you need to know

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4 h. ago Met Office issues yellow warnings for UK as Brits brace for battering – see full list

The UK is being told to brace itself for a windy battering, which is set to be accompanied by a horrific-looking rainy downpour, as the Met Office issues new weather warnings

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4 h. ago Ruben Amorim handed Benjamin Sesko warning and reminder over £72m Man United transfer mistake

Nicky Butt has issued a stark warning to Ruben Amorim and Manchester United fans about Benjamin Sesko, claiming that he may not hit the ground running as expected

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4 h. ago Brit tourist holidaying in Portugal admits 'lesson learned' after 'nearly dying'

A British woman has issued a travel warning after her first ever holiday abroad to Portugal was marred by a health issue which required hospitalisation the moment she returned home

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8 h. ago Serious flood warnings issued with 11 areas under threat as Met Office warns of worse to come

There are a total of 11 warnings in place across Wales on Thursday morning, with Natural Resources Wales warning that immediate action is needed in some areas

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8 h. ago Usain Bolt warns ‘very talented’ Gout Gout about step up to seniors ahead of worlds

‘The transition to senior from junior is always tougher,’ says retired starSeventeen-year-old Gout has earned comparisons to the JamaicanUsain Bolt has warned Australian schoolboy sprint sensation Gout Gout that translating teenage talent into world and Olympic titles is a tough process.Gout has earned comparisons with the Jamaican sprinting great after a string of fast times over the last year, and some in Australia have already installed him as favourite to win gold on home soil at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago 'It's not just women who have been left with BURNS': Men issue urgent warning after popular deodorant firm apologises for 'agonising' itchy armpits claim

Men have now told how they too have required medical grade creams to treat the painful rashes and burning from the deodorants. One even claimed to have lost all his armpit hair.

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