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Woman, 80, set on fire outside own home, say policeThu 12th Nov 2026 10:58 GMT
Woman, 80, set on fire outside own home, say police

"An accelerant may have been used before she was deliberately set on fire," Hertfordshire Police say.

Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegationsThu 12th Nov 2026 11:49 GMT
Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdogThu 12th Nov 2026 00:13 GMT
Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.

Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?Thu 12th Nov 2026 00:12 GMT
Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?

Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of HuddersfieldThu 12th Nov 2026 10:54 GMT
Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

Seven women were approached and grabbed in Huddersfield, police say, with a 29-year-old man held.

No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government ministerWed 11th Nov 2026 18:34 GMT
No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government minister

Police Scotland said at least 1,000 schools received the email but the warnings were immediately assessed as hoaxes.

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