Gas Hob Cancer Risk Warning for UK Households
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
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Tougher e-bike regulations start next year in England
Stricter e-bike safety regulations are coming to England in 2026. Learn about the new E-Bike Positive scheme, industry pledges, and vital safety advice from fire and police services.
Meter Reading Warning for UK Energy Customers
Ofgem's new price cap starts 1 Jan 2026. Avoid overcharging by submitting a meter reading to your supplier. Key deadlines for British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, and Octopus revealed.
Firefighters' Christmas Turkey Frying Warning
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
10 Major Product Recalls in December 2025
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued multiple product recalls in December 2025, affecting items from beauty products to home goods. Check the list to see if you own any affected items.
Next recalls Cora ceiling light over injury risk
Next urgently recalls Cora 5LT Flush Ceiling Light after safety watchdog warns glass globes may detach and fall. Customers told to stop use immediately and return for full refund.
13-year-old boy killed in Tomar, Portugal, attack
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
Button Battery Christmas Warning: 'Could Kill in Hours'
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
Woman followed and threatened in Wellington street
A woman in Wellington, Telford, was followed and subjected to violent threats by a man. Police are investigating the incident, which has prompted warnings to local women.
Major energy firms to cut household bills by £150
British Gas, Octopus and Eon are cutting energy bills by £150 from April. Find out how this major cost-of-living boost will affect your household budget.
Mum's Christmas warning five years after fatal Solihull crash
A Birmingham mother shares her grief five years after her son and daughter-in-law died in a crash. She urges drivers to wear seatbelts and drive safely this Christmas.
Shein bra leaves woman with burns and blisters
A woman from Durham claims a cheap Shein adhesive bra caused painful burns and scarring. Shein has removed the product and issued a refund. Read her full story.
Asda recalls cushions over fire risk
Asda has urgently recalled specific George at Home cushions sold since 2023 due to a potential fire hazard. Customers are urged to return items for a full refund.
British Gas Half-Price Electricity Event on Friday
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
12 Energy Suppliers Giving £150 Discount to Customers
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
British Gas: Half-price electricity for 1.3m customers
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
20mph limits proposed for seven Birmingham roads near school
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
Asda recalls cushions and seat pads over fire risk
Asda urgently recalls George Home cushions and seat pads due to fire safety concerns. Customers told to stop use immediately and return for a full refund.
London Councils Demand E-Bike Safety Crackdown
London boroughs urge government action against unsafe e-bikes and batteries sold online. New powers and fines sought to protect public safety in the capital.
New 20mph limits proposed for Birmingham roads
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Police Reassure Public Over Birmingham Safety
West Midlands Police launch Winter in Action initiative with specialist officers to tackle knife crime and reassure visitors to Birmingham's Christmas Markets. Senior officers urge public not to fear the city centre.
200 boxes of nitrous oxide seized in factory raid
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Martin Lewis: £150 energy bill cuts for UK in 2026
Martin Lewis confirms UK households will save £150 on energy bills from April 2026 as major suppliers pass on government cuts. Find out how it affects you.
Major suppliers confirm £150 energy bill cut for millions
Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall by around £150 from April 2026 as E.ON Next, Octopus Energy and British Gas pledge to pass on government cost reductions. Find out how you'll benefit.
Birmingham parents anxious over Christmas market safety
Parents in Birmingham are expressing deep concern over letting their children visit the city's Christmas Markets alone, following a spate of knife crime. Discover their fears and police safety advice.
£30k of nitrous oxide seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Slow driving police stop highlights road safety priority
A journalist's experience of being pulled over for driving too slowly on a dark, rainy night leads to a reflection on the vital role of police in keeping roads safe, especially during the festive season.
Birmingham women pay 'pink tax' for safety after stabbing
Women in Birmingham reveal the costly 'pink tax' they pay for safety, changing routines after Katie Fox's fatal stabbing. Read their stories and the data on women's safety.
Birmingham women reveal 'least safe' areas in new survey
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
Safer first phones for kids as pressure grows in Year Five
UK parents are turning to controlled SIMs like ParentShield for children's first phones, balancing independence with safety amid new online laws and peer pressure. Discover the smart alternative.
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