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People preparing to travel abroad over the festive season have been given a warning about a rise in a “potentially fatal” disease. As the holiday season approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding those heading abroad to take precautions against mosquito-borne infections, including malaria, which can be fatal. …

Queen Camilla has shared an update about her health, and a doctor has issued an alert about her condition. The Queen, 77, had to forgo several recent royal engagements as she was recovering from a chest infection. During the state visit of the Emir of Qatar and his wife, she …

While many people are cutting back on sending cards through the post, for many it is still a key part of the Christmas festivities. But it is important that they get to their destination well in time for the big day. The Royal Mail has advised people to post early …

Prince William’s three gestures in the face of a group of hecklers on a royal visit shows he’s taken a leaf out of another royal’s book, according to a body language expert. Video footage shared on X shows the Prince of Wales smile and wave despite the small smattering of …

The traditional ‘watercooler moment’ in the workplace may be on its way out, with only one in 10 employees now engaging in casual chats at this once-popular office spot. But, this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening elsewhere. A survey of 2,000 workers revealed that they often have informal conversations with …

In a whirlwind of sweet deals, Amazon’s Prime Day flash sale is offering chocolate fans the chance to snag a bumper 2kg sharing box of delectable Cadbury treats at a reduced cost. Today (October 9) marks the colossal sales event where a plethora of items from various categories including homeware, …

A man staying at a £12-a-night hotel left after performing a UV inspection on his room, which horrified him enough to find accommodation elsewhere. Zac Jones, 27, visited in the Highbury hotel in Blackpool where he claims to have paid just £12.80 for an overnight stay. But checking the room …

A comet that hasn’t been seen for tens of thousands of years is dancing close to Earth – with the possibility of seeing it with the naked eye. Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was discovered in January last year and it is thought that it only visits the inner solar system every …

An eight-year-old who died after being shot in the head on Saturday has been named. Jay Cartmell of Frizington in West Cumbria was killed in an incident near Warcop on Saturday. He died after sustaining serious head injuries in an incident on land not far from the A66, north of …

Experts say we should all start ‘burping’ our homes for 10 minutes a day as the weather shifts away from summer in autumn and winter. Burping your home is the process of opening the windows in your home for short bursts, usually for around 10 minutes at a time and …