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Warning against cuts in transport
Cuts to transport budgets could mean hikes in rail fares, more potholes and fewer buses, a report says. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Brain scan ‘lie detector’ warning
Measures are needed to stop brain scans being misused by courts, insurers and employers, experts are warning. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Cannabis warning after stabbings
A man cleared of stabbing 11 people by reason of insanity warns people against taking skunk cannabis. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Police warning to World Cup fans
Police warn football fans watching the World Cup in the UK to drink responsibly and stay out of trouble. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Warning over giving babies honey
Parents are being warned not to feed honey to babies after three cases of botulism in the past year. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Parents in child alcohol warning
Parents are being warned that children under 15 should not drink alcohol, in new guidance from the chief medical officer for Wales. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Obama warning over Gulf optimism
President Obama says it is too early to be optimistic over oil spill progress, as he pays a third visit to the US Gulf coast. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
‘Final warning’ over UK pollution
The EC threatens to take the UK to the European Court of Justice if the air quality in the country does not improve. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Williams’ charity crisis warning
The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined a campaign to save a charity, saying its collapse will put lives at risk. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Warning over 2,500 at gathering
The gathering is near Dale, on the Pembrokeshire coast Around 2,500 people are at an illegal gathering in the Dale area of Pembrokeshire, say police. Officers are at the scene near Dale Castle and Dyfed-Powys Police have advised people not to travel to the area. A force spokesman said they were "closely monitoring the situation..to ensure minimum... »
UN warning on fisheries loss
The UN’s top environment official echoes warnings that commercial fishing could be destroyed within 50 years. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Warning of ash flight disruption
Parts of the UK’s airspace are at risk of closure from Sunday because of volcanic activity in Iceland, the Department for Transport has said. Disruption could affect some of the UK’s busiest airports in south-east England until Tuesday, it warned. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said passenger safety was the government’s top priority. Ash from the... »
Salmond warning to new PM Cameron
The Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond warns Scotland will not be a “helpless bystander” in the face of potential spending cuts. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
Ozone hole discoverer’s warning
The leader of the team which found the hole in the earth’s protective ozone layer has urged world leaders to do more to safeguard the environment. Speaking to BBC News on the 25th anniversary of the reporting of the hole, Dr Joe Farman said the environment was still being recklessly damaged in many ways. He... »
Roller coaster ear damage warning
The twists and turns of a roller coaster ride can leave you breathless – but US doctors warn it could also cause temporary hearing loss. The Detroit team report a case where a man turned to speak to his girlfriend on a ride – exposing his ear to the full impact of acceleration. It led... »
Warning over salt levels in curry
Curry lovers are being warned about the high levels of salt in the dish. This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. »
US warning over India ‘attacks’
The US has issued a travel alert saying that there are "increased indications" that "terrorists" are planning attacks in the Indian capital, Delhi. The alert listed some popular shopping areas and advised Americans travelling or residing in India to be vigilant. Delhi police chief YS Dadwal told Reuters that "threats are there", and the police... »
Stark nuclear warning for summit
World leaders at a summit on nuclear security in Washington have heard dire warnings of the danger of nuclear material falling into the wrong hands. President Barack Obama, opening the biggest international meeting hosted by the US since 1945, greeted leaders from nearly 50 countries. Officials said more should be done to prevent theft or... »
Anti-psychotic pneumonia warning
The use of anti-psychotic drugs in the elderly doubles the risk of potentially fatal pneumonia, say Dutch researchers. A study of almost 2,000 patients found the increased risk starts soon after treatment begins and concluded that patients should be closely monitored. An expert review published in 2009 found the drugs are overused in many cases... »
SA warning against race violence
Tension is growing in South Africa after the killing of white supremacist Eugene Terreblanche, with President Jacob Zuma calling for national unity. Mr Zuma called on political leaders to think before making public statements. The remnants of Mr Terreblanche’s AWB party said the killing was a "declaration of war" and vowed revenge. It blames Julius... »
Snow warning as homes lose power
Ten lorries were stranded for several hours as snow, rain and strong winds made driving conditions difficult across many areas of Scotland. The lorries were travelling south on the M90, close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire, when they became stuck in about three inches of snow. Snow ploughs and gritters were called to the... »
Sudan’s south given poll warning
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has warned that any delay to April elections could affect next January’s referendum on secession for the south. His comments come amid rumours that the former southern rebels, the SPLM, will call for a delay of the elections – the first national vote in 24 years. Other northern opposition parties have... »
Warning of gonorrhoea drugs risk
The growing resistance of antibiotics threatens to make gonorrhoea extremely difficult to treat, a Health Protection Agency official has warned. Current drugs are still effective but signs of emerging resistance mean treatments may soon need to be revised, Professor Catherine Ison says. It could mean multiple-dose treatments instead of single doses, she says. Gonorrhoea is... »
Warning on hospital death rates
Twenty-five NHS trusts in England should be investigated over higher than normal death rates, a leading health expert has warned the government. Prof Brian Jarman said a total of 4,600 more patients had died at those trusts in 2007-08 than would be expected. He told the BBC a higher than expected death rate did not... »
Infection warning on child deaths
Emma WilkinsonHealth reporter, BBC News One in five deaths in children in England and Wales is due to potentially preventable infections, a study suggests. Half of the 1,300 infection-related deaths in a two-year period were in children with other health problems. Health Protection Agency researchers said greater vigilance by doctors could significantly child mortality. Childhood vaccines... »
‘Pain’ warning over spending cuts
Welsh public services are facing cuts that will cause "considerable pain", according to a report. The Auditor General for Wales Gillian Body said the NHS, councils and the police may need to cut staff hours and encourage part-time working. Ms Body said services must work in "radically different ways" to face cuts of about £1.5... »