Victorian Disease Outbreak Closes Welsh Hospital Ward
A ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, Wales, has been closed after an outbreak of crusted scabies, a rare Victorian-era disease. Patients and staff contacts have been offered treatment.
Category : Environment
London Heatwave Peaks: Record Temps and Health Warning
London's heatwave peaks with record-breaking 35C temperatures; health chiefs urge caution as NHS faces exceptional strain. Amber heat alert remains until Sunday.
North East child poverty summit: new help for pregnant women, £65m unclaimed
A second Child Poverty Summit in Newcastle announced a grant scheme for pregnant women and a push to claim £65m in unclaimed Child Trust Funds in the North East.
Viking Curse on Haaland Before England World Cup Clash
The Daily Star has placed a runic curse on Erling Haaland and Norway ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final, drawing on Norse folklore and a Ghanaian witch doctor's methods.
England Baby Boom After World Cup Delay Sparks Pregnancy Test Surge
Searches for pregnancy tests surged 114% during the delayed England vs Mexico World Cup match, leading retailers to predict a baby boom in nine months.
Hosepipe Ban in Cambridge After 30 Years as Heatwave Hits 34°C
Cambridge Water imposes a hosepipe ban for the first time in 30 years, affecting 350,000 people, due to record demand and scorching heatwave reaching 34°C.
Roy Keane and ITV pundits forced out of studio by storms
Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Patrick Vieira were forced to relocate ITV's World Cup studio in New York due to storms, moving indoors from the outdoor loft set.
RSPB Suspends X Account Over AI Safety Concerns
RSPB suspends X account over concerns about AI tool Grok generating non-consensual images, citing safeguarding risks.
France Shuts Nuclear Reactor as Heatwave Raises River to 28C
France's Golfech nuclear plant shut reactor 2 as Garonne River hits 28C threshold. Europe endures hottest June on record, with wildfires and heatwaves.
Kent Animal Park Euthanises Entire Wolf Pack After Fatal Infighting
Wildwood animal park in Kent euthanised its entire wolf pack after a severe breakdown in pack dynamics led to life-threatening injuries.
Digested week: Sinkholes, octopuses, and the liberation of Christmas
Sinkholes, octopus invasions, and the joy of Christmas ending – a humorous take on festive chaos.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Bears Down on Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands with 165mph winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Rare April storm targets Saipan and Tinian.
Hosepipe ban for 350,000 as UK heatwave records broken
A hosepipe ban affecting over 350,000 people in Cambridge has come into effect for the first time in 30 years as the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 34°C for eight days this year.
GOP Slams Canada Over Wildfire Smoke While Backing Fossil Fuel Bill
Six Republican lawmakers complain to Canada about wildfire smoke after voting for a bill that boosts fossil fuels and worsens climate change.
Glasgow Council Denies False Care Home Asylum Claims
Glasgow City Council has dismissed as 'untrue' social media claims that a Possilpark care home is to be turned into asylum accommodation, urging the public not to spread misinformation.
Stowaway Kitten Survives Lorry Journey from Romania to Bedford
A four-week-old kitten named Roman survived a week-long lorry journey from Romania to Bedford, found dehydrated and with swollen eyes.
Burnham Apologises for Labour's Gaza Stance
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's response to Israel's Gaza war, saying the party 'didn't get it right' and must do better, but stops short of calling it genocide.
Burnham Apologises for Labour's Gaza Response
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict, calls suffering a 'scar on our conscience', and signals tougher stance on Israel.
First Nations Vow to Block Carney's Oil Pipeline Deal
First Nations oppose Mark Carney's oil pipeline deal with Alberta, vowing to block the project over environmental and sovereignty concerns.
Ambulance Service Launches Summer Safety Campaign Amid Heatwave
North East Ambulance Service launches summer safety campaign urging caution in hot weather, especially around open water, as heatwave returns and risks of drowning and heat-related incidents rise.
First Hosepipe Ban Since 1995 Issued Amid UK Heatwave
A water company has imposed its first hosepipe ban since 1995, affecting Cambridgeshire, as the UK heatwave continues. The decision was not taken lightly, the company said.
Trump's Climate Stance: A History of Contradictions and Inaction
Trump's climate views: contradictory rhetoric, inaction, and over 130 deregulation steps documented.
Jodie Marsh 'Broken Beyond Belief' After Farm Fire Kills Two Marmosets
Jodie Marsh breaks silence after farm fire kills two hand-reared marmosets; blaze deemed accidental.
Count Binface Unites Football Fans in Clacton By-Election
Count Binface aims to oust Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, gaining support from Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and Everton hero Peter Reid, uniting rival football fans.
UK Grid Issues Power Plea Amid 36C Heatwave and Air-Con Surge
Britain's grid operator Neso has issued a plea for more power generation as a 36C heatwave drives soaring air-con use, marking the third electricity margin notice this year.
Tawny Frogmouth Crowned Australia's 2025 Bird of the Year Amid Extinction Concerns
Tawny frogmouth wins 2025 Australian bird of the year after three runner-up finishes, amid extinction crisis warnings for other species.
Man Dies After Jumping Into Beauty Spot Pool
Bradleigh Williams, 20, died after jumping into water at Pontneddfechan, Powys. Inquest records misadventure.
Israeli Attacks Worsen Gaza Water Crisis Amid Deadly Heatwave
Israeli attacks kill water engineer and drivers, worsening Gaza's clean water shortage amid heatwave, fuelling disease and price hikes on hygiene products.
Vet Issues Emergency Warning for Dog Owners Amid Snow
Vet warns dog owners of emergency signs in snow: frostbite, shivering, refusal to move. Limit walks to 10-15 mins in extreme cold.
Family Pays Tribute to Durham Boy, 14, Who Died After Farm Vehicle Overturned
Aaron Anderson, 14, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm in Burnopfield, County Durham. Family pays tribute.
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