Croydon car wash cordoned off by police for 24 hours
Best Hand Car Wash in Beddington Lane, Croydon, has been cordoned off since 3.30am on Monday, August 24, with police and forensic officers at the scene.
Category : Health
NHS Offers Free At-Home Cervical Screening Kits to Millions
Millions of women in England who missed cervical screening will get free at-home HPV test kits. Eligible women aged 30-65 can order via the NHS app, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Traitors winner Leanne Quigley splits from fiancée Sophie
Traitors winner Leanne Quigley, 30, has split from fiancée Sophie Jones, 33, after seven years together, focusing on co-parenting their twin sons.
Target apologises and removes 'offensive' kids' clown costume
Target has apologised and pulled a children's clown costume from stores after critics compared it to racist Jim Crow-era imagery and blackface.
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Tornado in southern France injures 41, damages 300 homes
A tornado in Pomas, southern France, injured 41 people, damaged 300 homes, and left 2,800 without power. 120 emergency workers responded.
Boy, 5, who fell from 'compromised' window 'believed he could fly'
Five-year-old Aalim Ahmed, who was autistic, fell to his death from a 15th-floor window in Plaistow, East London, after naively believing he could fly, an inquest has concluded.
Man charged with murder and arson after fatal Hounslow fire
Pawel Kulpa, 34, charged with murder, attempted murder and arson after a Hounslow house fire killed a 48-year-old woman and injured eight others.
SURI Core 1.0 Review: £65 Electric Toothbrush With Pressure Sensor
SURI's new Core 1.0 electric toothbrush costs £65, offers 28-day battery life, pressure sensor, and sonic cleaning, tested by Metro.
Why pack a jumper for lumbar support on flights
A rolled-up jumper placed in the small of your back can transform flight comfort, says chiropractor Chris Jolliffe. Here's the science and traveller tips.
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Creatine: Science Behind the Fitness Supplement Hype
Creatine is a popular supplement for muscle building and cognitive benefits. Science editor Ian Sample and Dr Justin Roberts examine the evidence behind the hype.
Europe heatwaves: at least 35,000 excess deaths recorded
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe's back-to-back heatwaves; true figure likely much higher as it covers only half the continent and excludes August totals.
NHS to send free cervical cancer home-testing kits to millions
NHS England will offer free at-home HPV testing kits to millions of women who missed cervical screening, aiming to eliminate the cancer by 2040.
Scots College students in court over alleged sexual assault
Three boys from Sydney's Scots College faced Surry Hills Children's Court on Tuesday over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, with an AVO restricting them from approaching her.
Ralph Carr sentenced to six years for rape of ex-staffer
Entertainment and AFL agent Ralph Carr, 66, was sentenced to six years in prison with a four-year minimum for raping and sexually assaulting a former employee in March 2023.
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How families can discuss consent and sexual violence with kids
Experts advise starting consent conversations early and often, using accurate language, and creating safe spaces for questions to counter misogyny and violence.
Opticians staff wait 9 hours with stranded elderly patient
Opticians staff in Kings Hill waited nine hours with an elderly cancer patient after G4S transport failed to pick him up, even emptying his catheter bag.
Holidays with kids can be relaxing if you lower expectations
A parenting specialist says holidays with children can be relaxing if you lower expectations, loosen routines, and ignore social media's unrealistic portrayals.
Race Across the World's Jo Gardiner dies at 61
Jo Gardiner, 61, of BBC's Race Across the World, has died after a cancer battle, one year after son Sam's car crash death.
Six fined in Enfield Blue Badge fraud crackdown
Enfield Council fined six people for Blue Badge misuse, including two who used badges of deceased individuals. Fines totaled over £2,000.
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Teen Taekwondo black belt dies of cardiac arrest in sleep
Isabelle Sava, 19, a law student at Queen Mary University, died of a cardiac arrest in her sleep. She was a Taekwondo black belt and world silver medallist.
Fox attacks sleeping baby in Watford home
A fox entered a Watford home and bit a three-month-old baby's head, causing four puncture wounds. The mother says she feels unsafe.
Trigger Point star saves man's life at London Tube station
Trigger Point actor Eric Shango reveals he pulled a suicidal man from a railway bridge in London, describing the moment as the most fearful of his life.
Fur seal death first mainland mammal H5 bird flu case
A long-nosed fur seal found dead in South Australia is the first confirmed mammal death from H5 bird flu on the Australian mainland, prompting warnings of significant wildlife losses.
Macron pledges interceptor missiles to Ukraine amid strikes
Macron promised interceptor missiles to Ukraine after a call with Zelenskyy, as Russian attacks intensify and civilian deaths hit new highs.
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Family seeks advice after abuse allegation emerges
A young woman disclosed childhood sexual abuse by her cousin; experts advise prioritizing her safety, pacing, and family safety planning.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Becomes Deadliest in History
More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since May, making it the country's deadliest outbreak on record, according to CDC Africa.
Grief After Surfing Accident: A Decade of Loss and Survival
Ten years after her husband died in a surfing accident, Hannah Richell reflects on grief, acceptance, and the slow process of rebuilding a life.
Toxic chemicals found in 85% of personal care products
A peer-reviewed study found unlabeled toxic chemicals in 85% of 113 personal care products, including items labeled 'green' or 'natural', raising safety concerns.
Iran-linked hackers blamed for UK power plant cyber-attack
Iran-linked hackers caused a temporary shutdown of a UK power plant, marking an escalation in Tehran's cyber threats against Britain's critical infrastructure.
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Buddhist Wisdom on Desire: Beyond Our War on Wanting
Buddhist teachings offer a nuanced view of desire, urging curiosity and wisdom over suppression, says Dr Nadine Levy, challenging modern culture's contradictory approach.
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