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Concerns over asbestos contamination have prompted significant action in North Tyneside as play sand at Whitley Lodge School tested positive for the hazardous material. The nursery has been...

Asbestos contamination found in play sand at North Tyneside nursery

NHS achieves record reduction in patient waiting times

Council acts to ensure pupil safety amid asbestos concerns in play sand

New bridge over River Irwell reconnects Radcliffe communities

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Asbestos contamination found in play sand at North Tyneside nursery

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NHS achieves record reduction in patient waiting times

Council acts to ensure pupil safety amid asbestos concerns in play sand

Concerns around potential asbestos contamination in play sand have led North Tyneside schools to implement precautionary measures, including the temporary...

New bridge over River Irwell reconnects Radcliffe communities

A new era for Radcliffe as the Milltown Street Bridge over the River Irwell is officially opened, reigniting vital community...

Cruise ship held in France following gastrointestinal illness outbreak

A luxury cruise ship, the MS Ambition, docked in Bordeaux after reports of gastrointestinal illness affecting 49 individuals, including 48...

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NHS Trust agreed to house guests in response to agency request

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Prison service under scrutiny over dangerous radon levels at Dartmoor

by Tara Rowden

Dartmoor Prison is facing a serious official reprimand after hazardous levels of radon gas were detected, posing significant health risks...

AI poses a data sovereignty challenge for the future of the NHS

AI is poised to revolutionise the NHS, offering potential gains in diagnostic precision and enhanced care. However, as the technology...

Lifts face criticism for outdated capacity signs amid rising obesity rates

Outdated lift signage may pose safety risks and longer journey times, as experts reveal that maximum capacity indicators have not...

Lift capacity signs in Europe fail to reflect rising obesity trends

May 12, 2026

Research reveals a critical need for European lift capacity guidelines to be updated to reflect current population weights, which have...

Inverness tackles rising gull menace as urban wildlife clashes escalate

by Tara Rowden

May 12, 2026

Inverness is facing increasing disturbances from aggressive herring gulls, prompting the Highland Council to devise a new management strategy. The...

Waste company fined over dangerous skip stacking and safety failures

May 12, 2026

A South East London waste and recycling firm has been fined £183,195 after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection...

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