The number of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK has reached an all-time high, with projections of 20,800 new diagnoses expected this year. According to Cancer Research UK, rates of melanoma have spiked by almost a third over the past decade. Between the periods of 2007-2009 and 2017-2019, rates rose from 21 to 28
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The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings that will cover much of the UK later today. These warnings are not limited to a specific area, but instead, cover a vast expanse of the country. One alert has been extended to cover most of the north of England and parts of Wales. Another warning was issued
Ellen Roome, a grieving mother, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind her son’s tragic death at the young age of 14. Her son, Jools Sweeney, was found dead in April 2022, and despite the lack of concrete evidence pointing to suicide, Ellen is convinced that his online activities may hold the key
A mother in Ballymartin, Northern Ireland, recently shared the harrowing story of her eight-year-old son, Zach Bloomer-Rogers, who suffered burns on his hands and arms after coming into contact with a plant known to be a “risk to public health.” The incident occurred at The White Water on the Newry Road Kilkeel in early May,
During a recent general election announcement by Rishi Sunak, a strategically chosen song interrupted the speech within minutes. The song that played, “Things Can Only Get Better” by D:Ream, was not randomly selected. Instead, it was a deliberate choice with a rich political history. This song was the official anthem of Sir Tony Blair’s successful
The surprising news emerged that Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is planning to call a general election on 4 July. Despite trailing Labour by a significant margin in the latest polls, Mr. Sunak seems determined to take the risk and challenge his opponents. The decision comes after 14 years of Tory
The recent news of a 73-year-old British man passing away due to a suspected heart attack after “sudden extreme turbulence” on a London-Singapore flight has left the aviation world in shock. The Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from Heathrow was on its way to Singapore when it was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand.
The alarming increase in sightings of Asian hornets in the UK has sparked concerns among nature groups and wildlife enthusiasts. The UK’s chief plant health officer, Nicola Spence, has issued a plea for beekeepers and the general public to be vigilant and report any sightings of these harmful invasive species. Although Asian hornets do not
The recent discovery of traces of the parasite cryptosporidium in the Hillhead reservoir has sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving many residents like Kayley Lewis and her children suffering from severe symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The impact of this water contamination on the health and well-being of individuals cannot be understated.
The recent discovery of a water tank infected with cryptosporidium in the Brixham area of Devon has raised significant concerns and created challenges for the local community. Cryptosporidiosis is a serious illness caused by a tiny parasite, leading to symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps, and watery diarrhea. South West Water has responded by issuing