33 h. ago Two popular Scottish beaches hit with contamination alert as public warned not to go in sea

Visitors are being urged to stay away from the water

Events

61 h. ago UK WhatsApp users warned to make call if they receive this message

The message has already cost unsuspecting consumers hundreds of thousands of pounds

Events

64 h. ago All UK WhatsApp users placed on alert and issued with urgent reminder this week

Everyone in the UK who uses WhatsApp must stay alert and follow some simple new rules.

Events

3 d. ago WhatsApp users urged to stay on high alert this week as money stealing scam resurfaces

Ignoring this warning may end up being costly.

Events

5 d. ago ‘We don’t want a fighting game’: Sarina Wiegman urges England to stay calm against Wales passion

The Lionesses can reach the quarter-finals with a win but Wales will be determined to deny their rivals

Sport

5 d. ago 'Stealth' tax alert for pensioners who face £15k burden by 2030

Brits planning to retire may need additional retirement savings if the personal allowance tax freeze is extended

Economics

6 d. ago Oasis Heaton Park gigs have 'emergency room' set up for fans after huge warning

Oasis fans have been sent urgent warnings from Heaton Park bosses to stay safe in the hot weather and the site have put in safety measures as they prepare for issues with the extreme heat

Events

6 d. ago Oasis set up emergency room for fans after sharing huge warning ahead of Heaton Park gigs

Oasis fans have been sent urgent warnings from Heaton Park bosses to stay safe in the hot weather and the site have put in dark measures as they prepare for issues

Events

6 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

Health authorities and emergency services have urged Scots to stay safe in the sun.

Events

7 d. ago Met Office urge people to stay indoors for four hours this weekend during heatwave

There are many events taking place this weekend including Oasis in Manchester and Wireless festival in London

Society

8 d. ago Fire rips through building in Scots town as local properties evacuated

Police have urged locals to stay away from the scene tonight and keep windows and doors closed.

Events

8 d. ago 'Hot weather alert' issued to anyone going to see Oasis at Heaton Park as people urged 'stay safe'

The Met Office has warned of extreme heat

Society

8 d. ago TRNSMT goers urged to pack one item this weekend to stay hydrated in 29C heatwave

This weekend is set to be scorcher and enjoying music is thirsty work

Politics

8 d. ago Heatwaves likely caused 263 more deaths in London, scientists estimate

Stark estimate of heatwave deaths in London comes as week-long yellow heat health alert kicks in at 10am on Wednesday

Events

9 d. ago Urgent heat health alert issued for whole week as 6 areas brace for 30C scorcher

Health bosses warned older and more vulnerable people will be most at risk as temperatures soar beyond 30C in parts of the country this week - with medical staff also on alert

Society

9 d. ago Marseille airport cancels all flights as wildfire encroaches on city

Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and say 720 firefighters battling blaze Europe live – latest updatesA fast-moving wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced Marseille airport to cancel all flights and was encroaching on France’s second-largest city, officials said, as firefighters around the Mediterranean battled blazes sparked by an intense heatwave.The prefecture of the Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur region issued an alert on Tuesday urging inhabitants of Marseille’s 16th arrondissement to stay indoors, close doors and shutters and hang wet laundry around openings to avoid the risk of smoke inhalation. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Met Office urges Brits to follow 4 rules in extreme heat this week

Heatwave thresholds are set to be met this week with millions of Brits urged to follow four strict rules to stay safe in the boiling mercury

Society

2 w. ago Amazon Prime Day shoppers urged to stay alert as fraudsters use AI to craft convincing scams

Advice Direct Scotland says criminals are exploiting artificial intelligence to create realistic phishing emails and automated calls that make it harder to spot fraud.

Politics

2 w. ago Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

Events

2 w. ago Mum and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

Events