Ealing Council failed an elderly man with Parkinson’s-related dementia by ignoring emails and calls, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled. The council must apologise, pay £150, and retrain staff.
Metro exclusive reveals 1,323 sexual offences in UK hotels in 2025, up 6.5% from 2024. Travelodge CEO resigns after Maidenhead attack; women share harrowing stories of security failures.
UK health authorities warn of a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with hundreds ill, one death, and 47 London cases. Symptoms and prevention advice.
British Gas apologised to José Bell, 69, after threatening court over a mistaken £2,022.41 gas bill; the debt was written off and a goodwill gesture made.
Rodney Greer, of Illinois, allegedly impersonated doctors to get unauthorized Ozempic and Mounjaro prescriptions, selling them for profit, federal prosecutors say.
One person has died and 207 have fallen ill in a UK-wide salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, says UKHSA, ruling out UK produce.
Experts recommend PBS fund triptorelin for breast cancer, endometriosis, and gender dysphoria, potentially covering gender-affirming care for the first time.
Bella Mackie pens emotional Vogue tribute to 'perfect' dog Barney, saying she'll never love a child more, after putting him down.
A US food safety rule to speed up outbreak investigations, delayed 15 years, now set for 2028, could have curbed cyclosporiasis outbreak sickening 24,000.
Tony Macinnes, 70, spent five years as a closet naturist. After his relationship ended, he came out and now spends 80% of his time naked. He shares his story.
Tyler Muehl, 18, admitted to kicking a protected sea lion four times in La Jolla, facing up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
A new term, ‘dry strokers,’ describes swimmers who skip pre-swim showers, risking water quality and hygiene. Experts urge rinsing to protect all.
Grifols pauses plasma collections in Canada after two donor deaths and a government investigation, citing non-compliance and safety concerns.
Cigarettes are by far the most harmful, says Dr Rayyan Zafar. Vaping and pouches are less harmful but not risk-free; experts urge non-users not to start.
US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard, ruling claims of ongoing civil rights violations were not plausibly shown.
Spain's 'brown challenge' has forced over 300 pools to close. Fines up to €5,000 and surveillance are being implemented as health risks escalate.
Families of road crash victims feel 'forgotten' by a justice system failing to treat deadly driving as a real crime, a damning report by the victims' commissioner for England and Wales finds.
Searches for 'eye injury' in the UK skyrocketed 5,000% during Tuesday's partial solar eclipse, with experts warning of permanent damage from looking at the sun without proper protection.
Nutritionist Lola Biggs warns against ice cream, salty snacks, and white bread during heatwaves, recommending hydrating alternatives like homemade lollies and gazpacho.
The next total solar eclipse visible in the UK won't occur until September 23, 2090, but a 90%+ partial eclipse is due in 2081.
Drought across Europe is making fruit and veg smaller and misshapen, prompting retailers like Waitrose to relax cosmetic standards, with food price rises expected later this year.
Ophthalmologists warn that looking at the partial solar eclipse without protective glasses can cause permanent retinal damage, even if the sun is mostly covered.
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NSW police followed correct procedure in sex doll case; experts say X-raying suspicious items is best practice to preserve evidence.
As UK heatwaves intensify, animal welfare advocate Claire Bass criticizes government climate adaptation plans for ignoring farm animal suffering, citing the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022.
Over 10,000 US cyclosporiasis cases linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico; UK experts warn of bagged salad risks.
Trump's executive order on vaccines may cause confusion, delayed shots, and rising measles cases, experts warn, with global implications.
Lucy Davis, 53, reveals stage four breast cancer is incurable, metastasized to bones; she's at peace and will see her late dog Gracie sooner than expected.
Experts warn against knock-off solar eclipse glasses ahead of August 12 total eclipse; only certified ISO 12312-2:2015 pairs are safe.
Fire Brigades Union calls for more funding and equipment as an 'unprecedented summer' of wildfires puts pressure on UK crews, with 75,652 emergency calls in London alone.