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Family Poisoned at London Restaurant: Five Hospitalised

A family celebration turned into a nightmare at a top London eatery as five guests, including a child, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning. The incident is now under investigation by environmental health officers.

Nanoplastics Found Inside UK Vegetables, Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research reveals for the first time that nanoplastic particles can penetrate the roots of common vegetables like lettuces and radishes, entering our food chain and posing a potential health risk.

Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis

An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.

5 Daily Habits Sabotaging Your Health

Leading health experts warn that common everyday routines - from how you sit to your phone usage - could be secretly damaging your body. Discover the surprising risks and simple fixes.

NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails

Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

HSE Faces Legal Action Over Post-Brexit Chemical Rules

The Health and Safety Executive is under fire for allegedly weakening toxic chemical controls, putting public health and the environment at risk. Legal proceedings have been initiated by environmental law firm ClientEarth.

Lichfield restaurant shut after food poisoning hits eight

A Lichfield restaurant has had its licence suspended after eight people, including a child, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning following a meal. Environmental health officers discovered a series of serious hygiene failures during an urgent in

'Virtual Gynaecologist' App Empowers UK Women

A groundbreaking new app, dubbed the 'Virtual Gynaecologist', is being celebrated by women across the UK for its empowering and accessible approach to female health, demystifying complex medical information.

Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Middlesbrough Body Discovery: Police Launch Major Probe

A major police investigation is underway in Middlesbrough after a man's body was discovered in a residential flat. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Waverley Street, with the area cordoned off as forensic teams work to establish the circumstances.

Neko Health Body Scan Review: A Revolutionary Health MOT

Discover the future of preventative healthcare with our in-depth review of the Neko Health body scan. This cutting-edge, non-invasive screening in London offers a comprehensive health MOT in minutes, detecting potential issues before symptoms arise.

BBC editor cleared over edited Sunak interview

A BBC Breakfast editor has been exonerated after an internal investigation into the editing of a PM Sunak interview, which sparked accusations of censorship from viewers.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

Greta Thunberg's Boat Targeted in Drone Arson Attack

The sailing boat used by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg for her transatlantic voyages has been severely damaged in a suspected arson attack in the UK, with reports pointing to a drone-delivered incendiary device. Police are investigating the politicall

COVID Masks Leach Toxins in UK Environment

New UK research reveals disposable face masks from the COVID-19 pandemic are leaching dangerous chemicals and microplastics into soil and waterways, creating a silent environmental crisis that could persist for decades.

Labour investigates Angela Rayner over tax affairs allegations

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner is under internal investigation by her own party over allegations surrounding her tax affairs and past council house sale. The probe, confirmed by leader Keir Starmer, follows scrutiny of her financial dealings.

Air Pollution Triggers Lewy Body Dementia, Study Confirms

New UK research establishes a direct causal link between fine particulate air pollution and the accelerated development of Lewy body dementia, a debilitating neurological disease, adding to the growing health crisis attributed to dirty air.

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