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2 weeks ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Adam Aspinall |Neil Shaw
UK tourists heading for Spain face major disruption this summer as protest leaders promise high-profile action, targeting airports, beaches and other key destinations. Last summer saw major protests across mainland Soain and Spanish islands as locals hit back at the impact of tourism on their lives and economies. The protest leader, Lucas, told The Mirror: “The general mood is one of growing frustration, indignation, and despair.
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1 month ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Neil Shaw |Annabal Bagdi
Tracy Morgan said she often feels like she is 'on fire'A woman has said she often feels like she is 'on fire'(Image: Getty)A woman has to shower up to 40 times a day due to a rare health condition which has 'turned her life upside down'. Tracy Morgan is unable to leave her home and the 49-year-old said she often felt as if there were ants crawling under her skin. Article continues belowIt started after scratching a sudden itch on her arm, which quickly spread to her shoulder and elbow.
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1 month ago | 
lancs.live | Anita Merritt |Neil Shaw
A dad-of-three who was reported missing after failing to return home fell to his death while filming on clifftops, an inquest has heard. Giles Battye, 47, was found dead at the bottom of cliffs five days after being reported missing. He had fallen around 200ft. Giles, who was born in Blackburn, had driven to Bigbury-on-sea in Devon on December 2, 2022, and walked to the tidal island, an inquest heard He was reported missing by his mother, and was found days later alongside his drone.
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1 month ago | 
mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth |Matt Roper |Neil Shaw
Vaping might just be more harmful than traditional smoking, with a new study suggesting it increases the risk of dementia, heart disease, and organ failure. The ground-breaking study has led to calls for smoking rules to be rolled out to vapes, with some even arguing that the devices should be prescription-only. According to Action on Smoking and Health, 11 per cent of the UK population used vapes as of August 2024.
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2 months ago | 
getsurrey.co.uk | Jake Meeus-Jones |Neil Shaw |Phoebe Tonks
A mother-of-three, Charley Jayne Law, 31, was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer after doctors allegedly attributed her severe blood clot symptoms to her menstrual cycle. Over a two-month period, Charley visited a London hospital multiple times, experiencing bleeding with clots as large as her palms, but was repeatedly dismissed by doctors.
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2 months ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Neil Shaw |Natalie King |Jamie Brassington
A rare celestial event is taking place in February that could see drivers hit the roads at night - but motorists have been urged to check for local regulations on parkingDrivers have been urged not to ignore overnight parking rules in February(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Thousands of drivers are expected to venture out later this month in search of a dark sky for a special astronomical event. But motorists are being cautioned about obscure night parking regulations that could result in fines.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
lancs.live | Andrew Spence |Neil Shaw
Drivers have been warned to expect to see more AI-powered traffic cameras across the UK after the devices caught 850 people in two short trials. Unlike ordinary speed cameras, the new technology uses artificial intelligence to catch drivers for offences such as using a mobile phone at the wheel or not wearing a seatbelt. The systems are designed to analyse live video feeds in real-time and can detect offences such as speeding, running red lights, parking violation, lane violation and distraction.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth |Neil Shaw
The "immediate" adverse effects of vaping have been highlighted in a study. Scientists based in the USA pointed out the impact of vaping on the body's circulation, including acute influences on vascular function, even when nicotine is absent. Vaping, also known as the use of e-cigarettes, involves inhaling a vapor that can deliver nicotine and comes in numerous flavours. The availabilty of which has contributed to its popularity, especially among young people.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
walesonline.co.uk | Robert Rowlands |Neil Shaw
A driver has emerged victorious in a legal battle against Excel Parking after being slapped with a £268 fine for taking too long to pay a mere £1.20 parking fee. The incident occurred when it took David Lockett, 53, 24 minutes to park his Citroen C4 Grand Picasso due to initially choosing a spot that was too small and then having to create an online account to complete the payment.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
mylondon.news | Marc Betts |Neil Shaw
'EastEnders' star Patsy Palmer has shared her distress after nearly losing all her possessions in the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The actress confirmed that her family and home are safe, despite her Malibu residence being threatened by flames twice recently, including just before Christmas. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she said: "Our house is miraculously ok again.
