1 hour ago Urgent 'avoid these places' warning issued as 'new Chinese pandemic' virus spreads

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning on a virus sweeping across China urging residents to be wary as the country braces for a potential pandemic

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4 h. ago Plans revealed to restore council grass cutting in West Dunbartonshire

A motion has been tabled to restore grass cutting services across West Dunbartonshire's public open spaces.

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5 h. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

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8 h. 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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12 h. ago Residents evacuate amid urgent warnings glacial lake will flood city

Record-breaking floodwaters are expected to inundate the state capital

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19 h. ago Residents in Alaska’s capital urged to evacuate over flooding threat from melting glacier

Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024

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29 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Do you know the interest rate on your main savings account?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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57 h. ago ITV viewers admit 'It's awful' as Katie Price missing from Princess' new reality show

Katie Price's daughter Princess Andre's new reality show The Princess Diaries aired on Sunday night and viewers rushed to X to share their opinion

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62 h. ago Woman dies after Turkey earthquake flattens over a dozen buildings

Authorities urge residents to avoid returning to unstable structures

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3 d. ago BBC Gardeners' World fans in tears as star shares devastating 'two months or two years' diagnosis

Gardeners' World guest left BBC viewers in tears with fans taking to social media to share their sadness

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5 d. ago Canary Islands issues rare red alert as UK tourists warned of extreme conditions

Residents and tourists are urged to follow guidance from the Ministry of Health

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7 d. ago Wes Streeting urged to 'use negotiation window wisely' or face fresh strikes by resident doctors

British Medical Association representatives met with the health secretary on Tuesday, less than a week after ending a five-day walkout in a row over pay.

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7 d. ago West Dunbartonshire residents urged to share views on proposed 'tourist tax'

West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting a 12-week-long consultation on proposals to introduce a five per cent 'tourist tax' on overnight accommodation.

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7 d. ago West Dunbartonshire pupils celebrate exam results as 95% gain qualifications

Of almost 10,000 qualifications in West Dunabrtonshire, 95 per cent achieved at least one national qualification.

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8 d. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Which supermarket do you use for your main shopping needs?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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8 d. ago Good Morning Britain star shares congratulations as he makes baby news announcement

Good Morning Britain returned to our screens on Tuesday and Richard Arnold had some very exciting baby news to share with viewers

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8 d. ago Some visa applicants could soon be asked to pay up to $15,000 bond to enter the US

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States

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9 d. ago State Department could soon ask visa applicants to pay up to $15,000 to enter the US

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States

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9 d. ago State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States

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9 d. ago Storm Floris forces suspension of bin services in West Dunbartonshire amid amber weather warning

The council has advised that the facility where waste is deposited once it has been collected has closed due to the amber weather warning issued by the Met Office.

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