1 hour ago Rabies horror as hundreds possibly exposed to deadly infection in bat

Wyoming health officials have warned that several hundred people may have been exposed to local bats - which are known to carry rabies - after they colonised a national park lodge

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10 h. ago 'We visited Spain and locals quickly warned us about common dog walking blunder'

A couple were left baffled by how some Spanish locals behave when it comes to taking their dogs for a walk and the cleaning up process - and they were very vocal about their displeasure

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21 h. ago Warning issued as common toxic substance could 'kill dog in minutes'

Dog owners are being urged to keep their dogs away from a common toxic substance that is found in freshwater and which can make them extremely ill and even lead to death

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55 h. ago West Highland Way hikers warned after multiple injuries and rescues on challenging terrain

The West Highland Way has been the site of four incidents in recent weeks, with hikers suffering serious injuries and requiring rescue.

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68 h. ago 'I live in Spain and Brits needs to be careful about the sangria they're drinking'

A Spanish local has taken to Reddit to issue a warning to tourists about a potential pitfall in this popular beverage by swapping it with a cheaper alternative that's practically the same

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3 d. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

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3 d. ago Met Office warns of thunderstorms in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. The warning is in place from 2pm today until 10pm on Thursday.

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3 d. ago Weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Dumfries and Galloway

There is the possibility for as much as 60mm of rain to fall in the space of an hour.

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4 d. ago Bellway buys up land but warns over local council planning delays

The housebuilder said the industry stands to benefit from the Government’s recent planning reforms.

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4 d. ago Popular Portuguese holiday resort announces new ban on alcohol sales

The local mayor warned that futher measures could be introduced

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5 d. ago Brits warned that doing one thing on Spanish beaches could land you €2,000 fine

Travellers to Spain are warned to be vigilant when it comes to local beach regulations, as one common habit could see them blindsided with a fine ranging from €30 to €2,000

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8 d. ago Why is my dog chewing the furniture? Vet reveals most common reasons

It can be a real problem for dog owners.

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1 week ago Naked 'gimp mask' man leaves upmarket UK town baffled as locals say what they really think

WARNING, EXPLICIT CONTENT: Locals have been left in shock after the sleepy seaside resort was rocked by the presence of a naked man walking around its leafy streets in just a gimp mask, who is feared to be still at large

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1 week ago Dog owners are 'making one mistake' that could stop pet listening to you

Apex Dog Training took to social media to share the 'dos and don'ts of communicating with your dog' - and it turns out there's a common mistake owners are making

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1 week ago Woman arrested in dawn raid by Met Police in a riot van after Facebook post about her cop ex

Sarah had been told by a friend about a Facebook post in a local group which warned about the behaviour of men they have dated.

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1 week ago I found it agonising to quit smoking. So why are people ignoring the new treatments on offer? | Polly Hudson

Patches, gum, lozenges and hypnotism ... none of it worked for me in the long term. If an effective remedy had existed back then, I would have jumped at itIf there was a five-minute nuclear warning, I’d run straight to my local shop and buy a pack of cigarettes. Even now, after all these years. I stopped more than a decade ago – note that I say “stopped” rather than “gave up” because the latter implies a sacrifice, and I have been brainwashed (OK, hypnotised) not to use the term. But you are never really a non-smoker. You are just a smoker who is currently not smoking. In your soul, you are forever one of the people who leave the table after eating to go and have a conversation outside, even if you physically stay put these days.So, as someone who found it difficult to quit, it’s baffling to hear that although two stop-smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024, only 0.2% of those attempting to give up have used them, according to an analysis of NHS data on smoking...

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1 week ago Lanarkshire locals warned by leading charity over scam text messages

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national consumer advice service consumeradvice.scot, said anyone receiving such a message should delete it and report it to them.

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1 week ago Eerie Ring doorbell footage captures naked man in gimp mask prowling neighbourhood

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. Locals in Lancashire have been left on edge after they spotted a naked man wearing a gimp mask and trainers. Police have now launched a manhunt following the incident

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3 w. ago Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms and flash flooding issued for Dumfries and Galloway

Parts of the region could be hit by as much as 40mm of rain in the space of just a couple of hours on Monday.

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3 w. ago Met Office issues urgent 'danger to life' flooding warning for three areas

The Met Office has issued a rare 'danger to life' warning for three parts of the UK as it told locals to prepare for the risk of possible flash flooding

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