Calum MacDonald, a young man from Surrey in his twenties, suffered permanent vision damage after experiencing a “blinding kaleidoscopic light” less than 48 hours following a drink at a bar in Laos. He was one of several travellers poisoned by methanol, a highly toxic industrial alcohol sometimes found in counterfeit or contaminated beverages. Reflecting on… Continue reading Travellers warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
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DUP leader promises 'robust' review into Donaldson's time in the party
The DUP has announced that Gamble, who is affiliated with the iNEQE Safeguarding Group, will be responsible for conducting an Independent Focused Safeguarding Review concerning Donaldson’s period as a party member. This review aims to examine the party’s handling of relevant issues during that time. A BBC Spotlight investigation recently uncovered that five years ago,… Continue reading DUP leader promises 'robust' review into Donaldson's time in the party
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
Following a series of intense heatwaves, parts of south-east England have seen the implementation of hosepipe bans due to mounting pressure on water supplies. While spring and early summer have been notably dry, with temperatures frequently surpassing 30°C, the preceding winter experienced significantly above-average rainfall. Over eight million households are currently subject to restrictions preventing… Continue reading Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
Heating oil customers to get compensation after cancelled orders and price hikes
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that customers who experienced cancelled heating oil orders and increased prices following the outbreak of the US-Israel conflict with Iran will receive compensation. According to the CMA, approximately 1,700 households were impacted, having to either place new orders at much higher rates or go without fuel altogether, with… Continue reading Heating oil customers to get compensation after cancelled orders and price hikes
Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester who is anticipated to become prime minister next Monday, has called for a thorough reassessment of the security arrangements for Members of Parliament following the death of Ann Widdecombe. Burnham expressed concern about the increasingly dangerous political environment he has observed during his time away from Westminster,… Continue reading Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has reported a return to profitability for the full year following a 40% increase in customer bills last year. The company announced a post-tax profit of £113 million for the year ending in March, a significant turnaround from the £1.51 billion post-tax loss recorded in the previous year. Despite this improvement, Thames Water’s… Continue reading Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Firefighters could be 'days' at Dove Stone reservoir fire
Firefighters are facing a prolonged battle to control a large fire that has been burning on moorland in Greater Manchester since Saturday. The blaze initially ignited near Dove Stone Reservoir in Greenfield, Saddleworth, but has since merged with another fire several miles away on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop. The dry conditions combined with shifting winds… Continue reading Firefighters could be 'days' at Dove Stone reservoir fire
'Tinder clinicians' and the Wales ambulance staff categorising emergency calls
In Wales, ambulance call handling has taken on an innovative approach that has drawn international interest. Control room staff are often faced with challenging situations, such as an unconscious elderly cancer patient surrounded by concerned family members or a five-month-old baby who has been doused in shower gel by a sibling with autism. These calls… Continue reading 'Tinder clinicians' and the Wales ambulance staff categorising emergency calls
Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
A British man imprisoned in Iran on accusations of espionage has recently had his original sentence extended by two additional years, his family has revealed. Craig Foreman, who along with his wife Lindsay was detained while traveling through Iran on a motorcycle trip from Europe to Australia, strongly denies the spying allegations. Both were initially… Continue reading Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
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