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NHS vaccine '55 days left' deadline alert as 'two doses needed for protection'
NHS vaccine '55 days left' deadline alert as 'two doses needed for protection' The NHS has issued an urgent reminder that time is running out to get your free jab The NHS has issued a fresh vaccine reminder, urging people to act as there are only "55 days left". People across the UK are being urged to come forward for a free vaccination before a strict end-of-year deadline.
Pharmacist 'check yours tonight' alert to anyone using eye drops
Pharmacist 'check yours tonight' alert to anyone using eye drops Pharmacist Raj Patel urged people to act quickly Millions of people across the UK use eye drops for a range of reasons, from dryness and irritation to inflammation and redness. But a respected pharmacist has urged people to check their eye drops 'tonight' to make sure they are suitable for use. Raj Patel, also known as TikTok's Straight-Talking Pharmacist, urged people to look closely at the bottle.
Food expert urges everyone in UK to create 15-item emergency food supply kit to keep at home - list
Food expert urges everyone in UK to create 15-item emergency food supply kit to keep at home - list Nutritional experts have give a list of 15 foods people should ‘buy now’ to prepare for emergencies Have you got these items in your cupboards? Nutritional experts have give a list of 15 foods people should ‘buy now’ to prepare for emergencies. The government has issued instructions for homes in the UK to be ready for serious problems.
RTÉ studios in Dublin evacuated after bomb threat as emergency services swarm the scene
RTÉ studios in Dublin evacuated after bomb threat as emergency services swarm the scene Staff have been evacuated from the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, Dublin, after a bomb threat was sent to the broadcaster this morning, triggering a large police response A TV studio has been evacuated following a bomb threat, with emergency services flooding the scene this morning. The alarm was raised at the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, Dublin, after an email was sent to the broadcaster earlier today. Scores...
European skies on high alert after hoax bomb threats this week – Europe live
Hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week leaving at least 35 planes searched or divertedAirlines and airports across Europe are on high alert after a wave of hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week, leaving at least 35 planes searched or diverted. Authorities will be hoping to see a quieter day today after yesterday’s disruptions.
Bonfire Night arrests made after emergency services pelted with fireworks
Bonfire Night arrests made after emergency services pelted with fireworks A police vehicle was set on fire in Glasgow on Thursday evening - Bookmark Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Seven people were arrested as Police Scotland’s largest deployment of officers since the visit of US President Donald Trump in 2025 saw emergency services targeted with fireworks and a police vehicle set alight in Glasgow. Police and an ambulance were responding to a...
Pharmacist ‘could catch you out’ alert for anyone who takes metformin
Pharmacist ‘could catch you out’ alert for anyone who takes metformin A TikTok medical professional has warned people taking the common diabetes medicine to check before using certain everyday products People taking a widely prescribed medication may not realise that something they pick up without a prescription deserves a second thought. A pharmacist has highlighted a potential risk that can be easy to overlook, particularly when people are managing pain or buying remedies themselves. Raj...
Expert ‘keep it out’ alert to anyone throwing away fireworks after Bonfire Night
Expert ‘keep it out’ alert to anyone throwing away fireworks after Bonfire Night Households are being warned that spent fireworks should never go straight into one bin As households clear up after Bonfire Night, experts are warning that putting fireworks in the wrong bin could create unnecessary risks for waste workers. Even when the celebrations are over, not every firework left in the garden is safe to treat as ordinary rubbish.
Friday morning alert as UK motorists told to check under their car before driving
Friday morning alert as UK motorists told to check under their car before driving People are being urged to check under their vehicles this week before setting off Motorists across the country are being urged to check underneath their car before driving off this morning, Friday, November 6, for an important reason. Many people will have been out last night, celebrating Bonfire Night and watching firework displays; however, not everyone would have been having a good time. For millions of...
Parents issue urgent plea for stem cell donor to save baby boy with rare blood condition
Parents issue urgent plea for stem cell donor to save baby boy with rare blood condition Baby Ellis was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome after months of hospital appointments - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in The parents of a baby boy suffering from a rare, life-threatening blood condition have issued an urgent plea for a stem cell donor to afford their son "a chance to grow up". Ellis Feldon, who lives...
Londoners worst prepared for emergency as Britons urged to stockpile
Londoners worst prepared for emergency as Britons urged to stockpile New data shows that Scots are the most likely to have heeded government advice to prepare emergency supplies for a crisis - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Households across the UK have been urged to stock up on food, water, and supplies amid warnings to be prepared in case of emergencies. The government campaign is encouraging people to...
Pharmacist urges everyone in UK to create 22-item emergency kit to keep at home
Pharmacist urges everyone in UK to create 22-item emergency kit to keep at home Health specilists share important checklist to stockpile at home A pharmacist is urging people across the country to create a 22-item kit and to keep it at home. It comes as the UK government recently launched its Be Ready campaign. It is a three-year public awareness initiative designed to encourage households to prepare a basic three-day (72-hour) supply of essentials to cope with temporary service disruptions.
Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter audiobook review – an urgent call for collective action
The writer and activist finds galvanising energy in grassroots initiatives in the face of inequality and the climate crisis‘Throughout the world confidence in progress has shattered,” notes Natasha Walter. “The certainty – even the hope – that human rights equality might be within everyone’s reach has disintegrated … Everywhere in the world, from west to east, south to north, women are struggling to win and to protect their rights, and to live in safety. They keep coming up against...
More flights forced into emergency landings across Europe after bomb threats
More flights forced into emergency landings across Europe after bomb threats It comes after a series of hoax threats across Europe earlier this week - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Bomb threats forced more emergency flight landings across Europe on Thursday morning, the latest in a series of threats to planes in the continent. Flights from London, Dublin, Madrid, Copenhagen and Helsinki, were among those that...
Bomb threat on Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome as urgent diversion ordered
Bomb threat on Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome as urgent diversion ordered Aer Lingus flight EIN40G from Dublin to Rome is due to land at a military base in Evreux, France, after receiving a bomb alert An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome has been diverted to a military base in France after receiving a bomb alert. The situation is being "monitored closely", the office for the French prime minister said following the diversion to the military base in Evreux. Flight EIN40G was...
Trains stopped between major Manchester Airport and city station after 'emergency'
Trains stopped between major Manchester Airport and city station after 'emergency' Services cannot run in either direction and are unlikely to start before the end of the day, the train operator said in a statement posted on X just after 10pm Train passengers are facing significant disruption on the rail network after an emergency incident at a busy UK station. Trains cannot run in either direction between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly on Wednesday evening, November 4,...
Warning to anyone who goes for 'just in case' wees as Dr Amir Khan shares risks
Warning to anyone who goes for 'just in case' wees as Dr Amir Khan shares risks The issue is common - and reversible - with strict training Dr Amir Khan, known for his daytime appearances on ITV, claims that a seemingly 'sensible habit' could end up tricking your body into needing the toilet far more often. If kept up, this could become a long-term problem. Appearing on a recent episode of Lorraine, Ravir Singh asked the practising medic if going for a "just in case wee" before leaving the...
Pharmacist's 'increased risks' alert for anyone taking Omeprazole for more than three months
Pharmacist's 'increased risks' alert for anyone taking Omeprazole for more than three months He said that it was vital people do not ignore subtle changes in their body A registered pharmacist is telling millions of people taking Omeprazole to pay attention to small changes to their body, warning that they may not be just 'a minor issue'. Raj Patel, who appears as TikTok's Straight-Talking Pharmacist, issued the alert as an estimated 10million people are on the medication. That means that...
US midterm elections 2026 live updates: polls begin to close with control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term at stake
First polls close in Indiana and Kentucky; several key states see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s termTrack live results from all 50 statesAs polls begin to close on election night, some early House and Senate races could indicate which way the election is trending – whether Democrats are set for the blowout they’re hoping for, or whether Republicans will defy the polls and hold onto control of Congress. There’s a strong possibility we...
Bomb threats force several flights into emergency landings across Europe
Bomb threats force several flights into emergency landings across Europe The threats - at least one of which was confirmed to be a hoax - raise concerns over the ease with which flights can be severely disrupted by agitators - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in At least seven flights in Europe have been subjected to bomb threats, forcing several planes to divert and an airport in Poland to close in a day of chaos...
UK travel company plunges into administration after 39 years as customers issued urgent update
UK travel company plunges into administration after 39 years as customers issued urgent update Wroxham Travel, based in Norfolk, provided holidays to European countries like Greece, Portugal, Italy and Spain, but also more exotic destinations like Bali and Mauritius A UK travel firm selling holidays to Greece, Bali and Italy has collapsed after nearly 40 years. Wroxham Travel, based in Norfolk, was an independent travel agency that opened in 1987. The firm sold customers European holidays to...
Europe on alert after bomb threats target at least four passenger flights
At least four passenger flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting emergency landings and security checks in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria. All four aircraft landed safely, with counter-terrorism units and police deployed to inspect them. The incidents came a day after a separate bomb threat forced a Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia to divert to Budapest.
Zelensky says Kyiv behind Russia alert hack but claims Kremlin targeted Ukraine first
Zelensky says Kyiv behind Russia alert hack but claims Kremlin targeted Ukraine first Kremlin attacks on Ukraine get dirtier with hacks on Ukraine's mobile alert app which helps endangered civilians take cover - so Ukraine struck back against Russia, admits Zelensky Ukraine did hack Russia’s mobile alert apps warning of imminent attack - but only in response to Russia sending nuclear and chemical alerts across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was merely responding to an...
Breaking: Polish airport closed after reports of explosive device on London plane
Polish airport closed after reports of explosive device on London plane A passenger plane from London has made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw–Modlin airport in Poland after a bomb threat alert, forcing the airport to close. Another plane from Copenhagen is being checked at Warsaw–Chopin airport. Security services were verifying the reported threat in Modlin, the airport said in a statement.
Bomb alert on Heathrow flight closes Warsaw airport as emergency crews swarm runway
Bomb alert on Heathrow flight closes Warsaw airport as emergency crews swarm runway The LOT Polish Airlines flight from Heathrow was due to land at Chopin Airport but was diverted to Warsaw Modlin Airport as a result of the threat A plane from London Heathrow Airport carrying more than 180 people has been diverted after a bomb threat. The incident involves a LOT Polish Airlines flight to Warsaw.
Warsaw-Modlin airport closed after bomb threat alert on London flight
A flight from London made an emergency landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport on Tuesday over fears of an explosive device on board. The aircraft, carrying 181 passengers, landed at 10.01am local time after being diverted from its original destination, Warsaw Chopin Airport. The airport was closed while authorities waited for bomb disposal experts to arrive.
Bomb alert on London Heathrow plane closes Warsaw airport
Bomb alert on London Heathrow plane closes Warsaw airport - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Warsaw-Modlin Airport in Poland remains closed until further notice following an alleged bomb alert. The airport, which is around 25 miles north of central Warsaw, was closed until further notice on Tuesday after the unplanned landing of a plane from London Heathrow Airport due to information on an explosive device on...
Optician issues alert as worrying health issues can be detected in eyes
Optician issues alert as worrying health issues can be detected in eyes An optician has issued an alert to people as eyes can expose worrying health issues. They have been told they may need to take action quickly We all need to look after our eyes, as sometimes they can be impacted so much that vision may not be able to be restored. However, there are methods you can use to detect if there may be an underlying problem.
Royal Mail issues delay alert to 63 UK postcode areas today — full list
Royal Mail issues delay alert to 63 UK postcode areas today — full list There are delays to deliveries across the UK Royal Mail has warned that a large number of postcode areas will not receive mail on time today. The delivery firm has published a list of the areas most impacted by delays. It aims to deliver to addresses six days a week, yet there have been a number of delays to the service.