Greater Manchester hit with 72-hour ‘risk to life’ heatwave alert
Temperatures are forecast to hit 30C at their peak in Greater Manchester over the coming days Heat alerts…
Dozens died during heatwaves in Greater Manchester last year – see the UK areas most at risk
See our interactive map of the UK areas that faced the greatest risk of heat-associated death last yearRichard…
‘Risk to life’ health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days
Temperatures could climb to 33C in parts of the UK, the Met Office has warned Temperatures will rise…
Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Greater Manchester set for extreme heat
Extreme heat could pose serious health risks throughout the UK heatwave, forecasters warn Amber warnings for extreme heat…
Four medications could pose major health risks in UK heatwave as pharmacist offers advice
Some common prescription medicines can pose serious health risks during hot weather, a pharmacist has warned Certain medicines…
Repatriation flight with passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship lands in Manchester as they’re rushed to quarantine
Those on board the repatriation flight will now remain at the UK’s initial Covid quarantine site in Merseyside…
Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship fly to Manchester
The chartered Titan Airways flight departed from the Canary Island’s south airport on Sunday (May 10) 18:01, 10…
Gay and bisexual men at risk as warning issued over rise of Shigella in England
Shigella cases are on the rise (Image: Stock images via Getty Images) Sexually transmitted Shigella diagnoses in England…
Anyone with 3 key symptoms told to ‘stay home’ as warning issued over ‘unpleasant’ virus
Cases of norovirus – the ‘winter vomiting bug’ – are rising in EnglandAnyone with 3 key symptoms should…
Brits told to ‘wear a mask’ as flu spreads across country
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging people to consider wearing face masks, among other precautions, as…