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February 6, 2026

Medical authorities have issued a health warning for users of Ozempic and Wegovy, highlighting a rare but serious risk of sudden vision loss due to Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic...

Public warned over contaminated alcohol-free wipes linked to infection outbreak

Prescod open to performance enhancements in Enhanced Games

Health officials warn against non-sterile wipes following infection death

Children report toxin symptoms linked to baby formula recalls

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Underground fire in Coatbridge successfully extinguished after months of smouldering

February 6, 2026

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Public warned over contaminated alcohol-free wipes linked to infection outbreak

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Prescod open to performance enhancements in Enhanced Games

Health officials warn against non-sterile wipes following infection death

Health authorities have confirmed a death linked to an outbreak of infections caused by non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, prompting the UK...

Children report toxin symptoms linked to baby formula recalls

by Tara Rowden

Concerns mount in the UK as health authorities report 36 cases of children displaying symptoms linked to toxin exposure from...

Asbestos risk persists in homes built before 2000, expert warns

by Michael Harland

Homeowners planning renovations in properties built before 2000 are warned about the hidden dangers of asbestos, a substance still prevalent...

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Man rescued from bridge railings in Plymouth

February 2, 2026

London’s ranking slips further in global city index

London has slipped from 13th to 18th in the latest Top 100 City Destinations Index, highlighting challenges in health and...

Exwold Technology fined after serious workplace injuries

Exwold Technology Limited, a chemical manufacturing firm in Hartlepool, has been fined £50,000 following two serious health and safety breaches...

Ambient voice technology in healthcare raises questions about real benefits

Ambient voice technology (AVT) is increasingly being adopted in healthcare settings across the UK, promising to relieve clinicians of the...

Mechanic injured by falling JCB bucket as company fined for safety breach

A mechanic has sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures, following the collapse of a JCB bucket while working on a...

Scottish Labour leader calls for social media ban for under-16s

by Tara Rowden

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, is calling for a ban on social media for those under 16 amid...

Call for social media ban for under-16s amid mental health concerns

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for a ban on social media for under-16s, citing a surge in mental...

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Health experts warn of ongoing asbestos risks in older UK homes

Homeowners living in properties built before 2000 are urged to be vigilant regarding potential asbestos risks, which often go unnoticed...

Peabody’s maintenance firm fined after worker’s toxic glue death

Adverse reactions to Mounjaro increase sharply in a year

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UK cold snap prompts safety advice for vulnerable households