59 m. ago Major warning issued as tourist destination closes down early due to heatwave

A major tourist hotspot has been hit with a severe heatwave which has led to one of its biggest tourist attractions closing for the afternoon.

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78 m. ago Amber health alerts issued for UK as 34C heatwave sparks 'danger to life' warning

Weather warnings have been upgraded to amber for a huge part of the UK this morning, with the warning set to last throughout the weekend

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80 m. ago Common pills millions take can increase risk of getting sunburn

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a warning about how the heat will impact some drugs

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1 hour ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England, with authorities warning soaring temperatures over the weekend are likely to cause a rise in deaths.

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4 h. ago HMRC issues urgent Winter Fuel Payment warning to every pensioner due up to £300

Last month, HMRC acted to remove 4,600 fake websites linked to Winter Fuel Payments.

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4 h. ago Brits could 'riot in the streets again' as urgent internet warning issued

A new report from the Parliament's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC) said the Online Safety Act is 'not up to scratch' and needs to be overhauled urgently

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7 h. ago Brits issued UK heatwave warning as red heat maps show 32C scorcher to melt entire country

The Met Office has issued a "moderate" wildfire risk warning and an "extreme" wildfire alert for parts of Scotland, and fire chiefs have issued a stark heatwave warning

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12 h. ago Welsh Water issues major weekend water 'surge' warning as heatwave fears grow

Welsh Water has urged people to avoid wasting water during the heatwave

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17 h. ago Pensioners issued winter fuel payment scam warning after 15,000 report 'bogus' activity

The revenue body is urging people to watch out for suspect communications

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17 h. ago Scientists issue urgent warning over 'doomsday tsunami' set to hit parts of the US... is your hometown at risk?

A doomsday tsunami is likely to strike the US in the near future, but scientists say it's better if it hits sooner rather than later.

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19 h. ago HMRC issue winter fuel payment scam warning after thousands targeted

Fraudsters have been targeting vulnerable people using texts and phishing websites

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19 h. ago Clinical microbiologist issues warning over hidden 'droppings' in bed sheets

There are things in our bed sheets, blankets and duvets that we really do not want to leave there for long

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20 h. ago Oasis fans issued urgent warning for anyone travelling to Heaton Park gig

Fans who are planning on parking 'in and around Heaton Park' over the next few days have been warned to study certain information ahead of Oasis' reunion shows

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22 h. ago 'Speeding' car crashes in Glasgow city centre smashing into vehicles and terrifying passers

Police and ambulance crews were called to High Street, near McChuills bar, after the alarm was raised shortly after lunchtime on Thursday.

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22 h. ago Virgin Media issues urgent alert over 'spoofing' as it raises warning signs

If you're a Virgin Media customer, you need to be aware of a new warning that has been issued by the broadband provider. Here's everything you need to know

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22 h. ago Fire chiefs issue 'do not' warning as UK heatwave fuels wildfire risk

Brits have been told to "act sensibly" during the upcoming heatwave as temperatures are set to soar to 32C

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22 h. ago Fire service warning on open water swimming ahead of hot weekend in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning about the dangers of open water swimming

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23 h. ago Greater Manchester Police issue warning to Oasis fans ahead of Heaton Park gigs

“We will have a large and highly visible policing operation in place in Heaton Park"

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23 h. ago Foreign Office issues warning to tourists heading to popular European holiday spot

The Foreign Office has issued new travel advice to holidaymakers planning to visit Portugal this summer, warning that the country is now in a more dangerous period

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23 h. ago llluminous green PIGEON causes flap as TikTokers flock to town to catch a glimpse

The Northampton native is regularly spotted next to a church in the town centre with rumours swirling over how it got its distinctive plumage. The RSPCA has issued a warning about dangerous online trends.

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