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Plumber: Never Pour Baileys Down the Sink

A plumbing expert warns festive favourites like Baileys, gravy and cooking oil can cause serious blockages and expensive damage. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your pipes this Christmas.

Plumber's 18C Heating Rule Saves Money

A plumbing expert reveals when to turn heating on, the 18C rule for efficiency, and common mistakes costing Brits money. Learn to bleed radiators and optimise settings.

Urgent Warning: Don't Pour Hot Water Down Your Sink

UK households are urged to stop pouring boiling water down drains this November. Plumbworld experts reveal this common habit can melt PVC pipes and cause costly leaks, especially in freezing weather.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village

Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.

Flight emergency as toxic fumes fill cabin

A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife faced a terrifying mid-air emergency as noxious fumes filled the cabin, forcing pilots to execute an emergency landing while passengers donned oxygen masks.

Pensioner's £1,850 plumbing bill shock

A 74-year-old woman from Hertfordshire faces financial shock after being charged £1,850 for a simple pipe repair. The plumbing company's staggering invoice has sparked outrage and warnings for homeowners.

Doctors misdiagnose spinal fracture as whiplash

Exclusive investigation reveals how emergency room staff dismissed a woman's spinal fracture as whiplash, risking paralysis and highlighting critical NHS diagnostic failures.

Girl unresponsive in school trip pool incident

A young student's life hangs in the balance after being discovered unresponsive in a swimming pool during a school-organised field trip in Georgia, sparking urgent investigations into safety protocols.

Guy Sebastian's plane emergency at Shellharbour

Australian music star Guy Sebastian reveals harrowing details of a light aircraft emergency that forced an emergency landing at Shellharbour Airport, leaving passengers shaken but unharmed.

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