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Air pollution 'likely' to increase risk of developing dementia: Government study
A new study by a government research group has found that air pollution is "likely" to increase the risk of developing dementia.
Britons urged to use water wisely as UK faces drought alert
The authorities in the UK have urged people to limit their water usage as the country faces its driest weather since 1976.
UK warned of drought in August following weeks of scorching heat
The UK, which has been witnessing extremely high temperatures and dry weather conditions, is now facing a drought alert.
Man slits wife's throat in 'act of love,' calls for assisted dying law
A 73-year-old man, Graham Mansfield, who slit his wife's throat at their house in Trafford in March 2021, has been cleared of murder charges.
What are the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox?
The World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox epidemic a global health emergency as countries across the globe detect cases of the disease.
Train signal, airport runway melt under extreme UK temperatures
The record-breaking heat has turned Britain into a microwave oven, disrupting the daily lives of the citizens.
Briton wins record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million
An anonymous UK ticket-holder has won a record jackpot of £195m in the EuroMillions lottery. It is being termed the biggest National Lottery win of all time.
Seven pet dogs burnt alive in sick arson attack
In a horrific incident reported from Brynhyfryd, Rhymney, seven dogs were burnt alive in an arson attack on their kennel.
Half of humanity in danger of collective suicide, warns UN chief on climate change
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has warned governments around the world against the threat posed by climate change
Woman brutally mauled to death by her pet dog
A 43-year-old woman was mauled to death by her own dog at her house in West Melton, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire on Friday.
What are the symptoms of a heatstroke and how to stay safe?
The UK is reeling under a severe heatwave condition, with temperatures expected to soon reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Man crushes 19-year-old daughter to death by running over her twice
A 44-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his daughter by crushing her to death in an alleged fit of rage.
Five dogs receive honours for their service, including finding missing persons
A vet charity, The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, has honoured five dogs for their service to the British public over the last few years.
Environment Agency: Send CEOs, board members of water polluting companies to prison
The UK's Environment Agency has come down heavily on the bosses of nine water and sewerage companies in England.
Parents asked to keep children indoors as temperatures set to soar
The authorities in the UK have warned parents asking them to keep their children indoors as the temperatures are set to soar above 33C on Tuesday.
Royalist chews man's face accusing him of 'hating the Queen'
A 40-year-old man named Stephen Woodall attacked a senior citizen and bit his face because the latter allegedly did not show respect to the Queen.
Rishi Sunak says he doesn't have working class friends in old video
Indian-origin British politician has come under fire for a 2001 video wherein he goes on to claim that he did not have any working-class friends.
Swarms of jellyfish wash up on UK beaches due to high temperatures
Thousands of jellyfish have been spotted on beaches all across the UK as warmer temperatures have allowed their population to increase.
Potentially fatal 'superbug' found in UK pork products
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in some pork products in UK during tests by a non-profit called World Animal Protection.
Birmingham explosion leaves man in critical condition, several houses damaged
A man has received life-threatening injuries in a possible gas explosion.
Student finds out she was pregnant after unexpectedly giving birth in toilet
A university student was to leave for a night out for her 20th birthday party when she felt shooting pain in her stomach and ended up having a baby.
Psychic helps woman locate missing son's dead body
Rachel Holland, a resident of Kent, England, left no stone unturned to look for her son and is still fighting to get justice for her dead son
Netflix lays off 300 more employees in latest round of job cuts
Streaming platform Netflix has had to lay off 300 of its employees after it reported a decline in revenue at the start of 2022.
UK couple keeps 29 people as slaves for years in dirty house
A UK couple kept as many as 42 people as their "slaves" at their three-bedroom home in Bristol and forced them to do nearly £1 million worth of work for free
UK: Heatwave causes mass fish death at park in Derbyshire
Around 100 dead roach fish were found dead in Belper River Gardens on Sunday after temperatures went past 30C earlier last week.
Electric shock therapy given 'dispropotionately' to thousands of women in England
The electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or electric shock treatment, is being prescribed disproportionately to thousands of women in England.
12-year-old girl raped multiple times after police refused to help her
An independent review of reports of sexual exploitation in Oldham has revealed that the police and other concerned agencies failed to do their job
Newborn baby found in garbage bin with umbilical cord still attached
A newborn baby with his umbilical cord still attached to him was found in a wheelie bin on Grimsby's Nunsthorpe estate on Sunday.
Elderly British man 'confesses' to killing wife while high on drugs in Cyprus
A 75-year-old man who hails from Ashington, England, allegedly smothered his terminally wife to death while he was high on drugs and cocktails.
Ex-soldier found guilty of stabbing neighbours to death after row over parking
A former UK soldier, Collin Reeves, has been found guilty of stabbing his neighbours to death following a dispute over parking on their estate in Somerset.