7 h. ago Voices: ‘A necessity or marketing?’ Readers divided on the rise of water bottles

The rise of reusable water bottles has sparked a lively debate among our community about convenience, consumerism, wellness culture and social media’s influence on everyday habits

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12 h. ago Woman issues stark warning about 'out of date' hot water bottles

A woman left severely scalded after a hot water bottle 'exploded' over her has urged people to be aware of the risks of using the chilly weather staple-including a huge mistake most people are guilty of.

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40 h. ago Shoppers say Amazon water bottle with secret storage is ‘best I’ve owned’

The handy bottle boasts a secret storage compartment making it perfect for weekend walkers and gym goers alike

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6 d. ago Is Ian McEwan right – has the water bottle trend become ‘deranged’?

As the Booker Prize-winning author claims that the modern obsession with slaking our thirst has gotten out of hand, Helen Coffey looks at why hydration routines are the next big generational divide

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1 week ago 'Smoking' hot water bottles being sold on TikTok spark safety concern

Several people have claimed their rechargeable hot water bottles bought on TikTok have been left smoking and burning - as they warn people to not buy them online

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1 week ago Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' slashed to £9 with handy deal stack

'Better than a Stanley. Very impressed with this drinks bottle and would not go to anything different.'

Economics

1 week ago Charity issues warning to households about popular winter accessory amid rise in injuries

It is the highest figure recorded for more than 20 years

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1 week ago Urgent hot water bottle warning as hospitals see rise in injuries

Figures show the number of injuries have almost doubled in five years, from 499 in 2019

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1 week ago Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' is now £9 thanks to this deal

The Ninja Thirsti Travel Bottle is designed to keep drinks cold for hours and can be used for hot beverages, too

Economics

1 week ago Autumn hot water bottle and microwaveable heat pads warning over unknown 2

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued a warning over a surge in burns caused by hot water bottles and microwaveable heat pads, urging the public to take safety measures

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1 week ago 'Better than Stanley' Ninja water bottle in 'prettiest colour yet' is £9 in double deal

"Great flask, love that it keeps fizz in drinks. Hot drinks, wow do they stay hot"

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2 w. ago UK households told to stockpile one common time after 'WW3 threat'

The government has issued guidance to households across the UK on how to prepare for emergencies, which includes stocking up on key items including bottled water

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2 w. ago Why you should NEVER drink bottled water after its best before date

While it's unlikely that your bottled water will go bad before you get round to drinking it, experts have warned that the plastic its stored in can degrade overtime increasing the risk of bowel cancer.

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2 w. ago Bottled water contains dangerous levels of microplastics that lodge in vital organs and raise cancer risk', scientists warn

Bottled water could contain dangerous levels of microplastics that can slip through the body's defenses and lodge in vital organs increasing the risk of cancer , concerning new research has suggested.

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3 w. ago Microplastics found in bottled water and fish linked to depression

A study is among the first to examine how microplastics found in certain foods and even tap water interact with the human gut

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4 w. ago Mum left speechless as teachers at her son’s school take extreme action to prevent kids drinking squash instead of water

A MUM has been left speechless after her six-year-old son told her his teachers SNIFF students' water bottles at school. Sam admitted she "can't get her head round" the extremes the teachers allegedly go to in order to ensure none of the children have squash or flavoured water in their bottles. "I actually cannot believe...

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4 w. ago 'I'm a GP — stop this water bottle habit before you get diarrhoea and vomiting'

A GP has warned that one thing many people neglect to do with their water bottle can lead to sickness

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4 w. ago UK households asked to prepare WW3 survival kit to 'last three days' by EU

The kit should include bottled water, torches, matches energy bars and ID documents as well as cash and playing cards in the event of a future conflict

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4 w. ago All UK households warned to prepare WW3 survival kit to last families three days

The European Union has urged all citizens to prepare a survival kit for use in extreme emergencies, that includes bottled water, torches, matches and energy bars in case of an attack

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