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Primark issues urgent recall as shoppers told to 'stop using item immediately'
Primark issues urgent recall as shoppers told to 'stop using item immediately' Shoppers who purchased the item have been urged to stop using it 'immediately' and return it to any branch for a full refund as it could pose health risks Primark has urgently recalled a fashion accessory after it was found to contain a chemical that could pose health risks. Shoppers who purchased the item have been urged to stop using it "immediately" and return it to any branch for a full refund - without the...
Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' caution over health risk — check now
Waitrose issues urgent 'do not eat' caution over health risk — check now The supermarket has issued a recall notice for the item Waitrose has urged its customers not to eat a certain item as a health risk was discovered. The supermarket has issued a recall notice for the product as it contains an ingredient not mentioned on its label. Its Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble contains oats (gluten), which is not declared on the label, so could pose an allergy risk.
H5N1 hits US mink farms, sparking calls for an urgent cull
Mink in captivity have previously been described as pandemic ‘time bombs’
Notting Hill Carnival emergency as boy, 8, vanishes after becoming separated from parents
Notting Hill Carnival emergency as boy, 8, vanishes after becoming separated from parents Shawn, aged eight, was reported missing after being separated from his parents at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said An eight-year-old boy has vanished after being separated from his parents in the crowds at Notting Hill Carnival. Police are urgently appealing for the public's help to locate Shawn, who was last seen at around 4:42pm today (Monday), August 31, on...
Breaking: Newborn baby's body found inside bin in Sydney's west
NSW Police search for mother after newborn baby's body found in a bin at Auburn Posted , updated Police are searching for a mother after the body of a newborn baby was found in a bin in the city's west. Emergency services were called Harrow Road, Auburn, at 11:20am on Monday after reports the baby was found in a garbage bin.
Urgent search underway for more than 20 people after Grand Canyon flash flood
More than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood tore through a remote area of the Grand Canyon, prompting an urgent public plea from the National Park Service..Grand Canyon National Park said 62 people had been evacuated as of Sunday morning from Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, where significant flooding hit on Aug. 29. Officials are asking for the public’s help to account for more than 20 people who may have been in the affected area during...
Iceland and Tesco issue urgent food poisoning caution — 'do not eat'
Iceland and Tesco issue urgent food poisoning caution — 'do not eat' The two supermarkets are among retailers issuing urgent recalls Iceland and Tesco have issued warnings to customers this week as certain products pose serious health risks. Food sold in supermarkets may be contaminated with E. coli, which can cause food poisoning.
Tesco issues urgent food poisoning caution and 2 day isolation alert — 'do not eat'
Tesco issues urgent food poisoning caution and 2 day isolation alert — 'do not eat' The supermarket has issued an urgent recall notice Tesco has warned customers about a two-day isolation after one of its products may have been contaminated. The supermarket says the item could pose a risk of food poisoning because it might contain E. coli.
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north short trains. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog.
Vuori, Alo, and other stylish running gear is up to tk% off just in time for fall marathons
Whether you’re chasing a fall PR or just trying to make your daily miles more comfortable, now’s a great time to upgrade your running gear. From cushioned sneakers to moisture-wicking layers built for cooler temps, brands like Vuori, Lululemon and Alo are marking down some of their most popular running essentials for up to 53 percent off. Below, I rounded up the best deals worth grabbing before marathon season hits full stride.
Asda, M&S and Home Bargains issue urgent product recall cautions — 'stop using'
Asda, M&S and Home Bargains issue urgent product recall cautions — 'stop using' The retailers have warned customers not to use or consume the products A number of UK supermarkets and retailers have issued urgent recall notices this week. Asda, Marks and Spencer, and Home Bargains are among the stores that have made announcements. Customers have been urged to check if they have affected items and to stop using them.
Fears E.coli could be in four snacks sold in UK shops as urgent recall issued
Fears E.coli could be in four snacks sold in UK shops as urgent recall issued Summit Foods says it is taking 'precautionary action' over four of its products due to the possible presence of E.coli which can cause kidney failure and even death Batches of four wrap products have been taken off shop shelves over fears they could contain bacteria which can cause kidney failure and can be fatal. Summit Foods is recalling the Snacksters Chicken Fajita Wrap, Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap, East Street...
Lack of water storage is an urgent national security issue | Letters
Readers respond to the crisis facing Britain caused by the lack of reservoir capacity and hotter summersYour reporters came up with a good list of urgent climate policies in response to Andy Burnham’s somewhat surreal statement focusing on the sale of disposable barbecues following a Cobra meeting (From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now, 12 August), but they missed out the No 1 issue: the UK’s water-storage capacity. It is blindingly obvious that...
Urgent manhunt after woman in her 40s raped near Bournemouth beach
Urgent manhunt after woman in her 40s raped near Bournemouth beach Dorset Police have launched a major search for an alleged rapist after a woman in her 40s was allegedly attack at Woodland Walk near Boscombe beach in Bournemouth A manhunt has been launched after a woman in her 40s was allegedly raped near Bournemouth beach. The incident is reported to have happened at Woodland Walk in the Boscombe area on August 19, around three hours before police were alerted at 12.16am. A cordon has been...
Asda shoppers issued urgent product recall caution — 'stop using now'
Asda shoppers issued urgent product recall caution — 'stop using now' The supermarket has asked customers to take the item back to its stores Asda has issued an urgent product recall notice, warning customers about a safety issue with one of its products. The supermarket has urged people to stop using the item and return it to the store. Its Hapello Power Train poses a choking risk to children because it has easily detachable small parts.
Marks and Spencer customers issued urgent caution — 'stop using immediately'
Marks and Spencer customers issued urgent caution — 'stop using immediately' A product recall alert has been issued Customers have been urged to stop using a popular product from Marks and Spencer. A product recall notice has been issued by the high street retailer as an injury risk was found. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has also issued a recall notice.
Police launch urgent appeal for missing Cornwall teen sisters not seen in days
Police launch urgent appeal for missing Cornwall teen sisters not seen in days The force have launched an urgent appeal after two missing teenage sisters have not been seen since Friday, as they become 'increasingly concerned' for their welfare Police in Cornwall have launched an urgent appeal to locate two missing teen sisters as they become 'increasingly concerned' about their welfare. The pair, from West Cornwall, vanished at the weekend and have not been seen since. Summer, 14, and her...
Urgent cleanser recall for item sold in B&M and Home Bargains
Urgent cleanser recall for item sold in B&M and Home Bargains Office for Product Safety and Standards today issued a notice warning of eye inflammation risk due to contamination An urgent recall notice has been issued for a cleanser which is sold in shops including B&M, Home Bargains, and Savers. The government Office for Product Safety and Standards today issued a notice recalling the Simple 730ml Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water, which may cause eye inflammation. The decision is due...
Urgent 'avoid the area' warning issued for popular UK beach
Urgent 'avoid the area' warning issued for popular UK beach The National Trust has told families to 'avoid' a section of beach it manages in England as it will 'stay hot for days' after a wildfire ripped through the coastline An urgent 'avoid the area' warning has been issued to beach-goers by the National Trust after a fire ravaged sections of a hugely popular UK beach. Although the fire is under control, the National Trust, which runs Formby beach and the nature reserve in the dunes, has...
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
Urgent recall issued for 13,500kg of beef products - full list
Urgent recall issued for 13,500kg of beef products - full list The products were produced between May 15 and May 20 and have use-or-freeze-by dates from between September 15 and September 20, according to the US Department of Agriculture The US has recalled raw beef products imported from Argentina to America after the products failed inspection. The recall by the US Department of Agriculture affects 29,628 pounds (around 13,440kg) of raw beef products that were distributed in two states by...
10 urgent climate policies the UK should implement now
From rejecting drilling licences to preparing communities for heat, drought and wildfires, here’s how Burnham can ready the UK for a hotter, drier climateFrom record-smashing temperatures, wildfires, hosepipe bans and thousands of premature deaths, the climate crisis has left its mark across the summer of 2026.Tackling the root cause – the burning of fossil fuels – and ending the crisis will take years. So will fixing the UK government’s calamitous failure to protect lives and livelihoods...
Gloucester lake live: Urgent search underway after person 'heard calling for help'
Gloucester lake live: Urgent search underway after person 'heard calling for help' Emergency services have resumed an urgent search at a lake near Gloucester after a person was heard calling for help late last night. Emergency services are carrying out an urgent search at a lake near Gloucester after a person was heard calling for help late last night.
Urgent search for huge monitor lizard spotted in Italy 13,000km away from habitat
Urgent search for huge monitor lizard spotted in Italy 13,000km away from habitat Locals of Italy’s Montichiari town have been banned from walking in an area where the lizard was spotted - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments “For you, it's a joke, but for me it's not,” the frustrated mayor of a small town in northern Italy told reporters, leading a dramatic search operation like no other. Caught in the bright flash of a local worker’s camera, a giant Papuan monitor lizard was spotted weeks ago...
Urgent search for teenage boy, 13, missing off coast of East Yorkshire
Urgent search for teenage boy, 13, missing off coast of East Yorkshire Drone pilots and a marine unit have been deployed to help locate the boy - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments An urgent police search is underway for a 13-year-old boy who got into trouble swimming off the coast of Hornsea, East Yorkshire, on Tuesday evening. HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services, and Humberside Police officers have been deployed to the area of the South...
Guatemalan authorities issue 'danger' alert after Fuego volcano erupts
Fuego is considered by seismologists to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Guatemalan authorities issued an alert indicating danger on Monday night, one below the highest emergency alert level, after a major eruption of Central America's most active volcano. "An orange (danger) alert has been declared nationwide due to the eruption of the Fuego volcano," said disaster coordination agency Conred on X as it began evacuating two villages nearby the volcano, located 35 kilometres...
Popular crisps urgently recalled over allergy alert
Popular crisps urgently recalled over allergy alert The food importer ASR Solutions Ltd was forced to recall all products with a best before date up to and including 31 October this year - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Shoppers have been urged to return packets of a popular crisp flavour over concerns of a potential risk to health. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an allergy alert for Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps because of undeclared allergens. Food importer ASR Solutions Ltd...
Headset urgent recall issued over 'serious risk of hearing loss'
Headset urgent recall issued over 'serious risk of hearing loss' Certain batches could emit feedback which may damage your hearing An urgent safety recall has been issued for a headset over concerns that it could damage people's hearing. The 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset has been recalled over concerns about feedback noise. The headset is designed to give 'critical radio communications' for people in combat and combat support operations.
Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north AfricaEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers after what he called some member states’ “selfish, polarising and unlawful reaction” to this week’s mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa. More than 50,000 people crossed into the enclave from Morocco on Thursday and...
Trump won’t give up the fight over his hush money case in ‘urgent’ attempt to scrap his felony convictions
Trump won’t give up the fight over his hush money case in ‘urgent’ attempt to scrap his felony convictions Trump’s legal team is desperately trying to get his criminal case dismissed in federal court - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments More than two years after a jury in New York found him guilty on 32 counts, President Donald Trump is desperately trying to erase his felony convictions in his latest “urgent” request for a federal court to take up his case. Trump was convicted in state court...