Asthma sufferers warning

Published 28 June 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Toxic caterpillars that can cause vomiting, asthma attacks and rashes have been found in Berkshire, officials have warned. Oak processionary moths (OPM) were discovered in their larval stage on an oak tree near Clintons Hill, Bracknell. The area has been cordoned off and posters put up, advising people to not approach the site for their safety. The warning comes after an OPM outbreak was recorded in Greater London and the surrounding areas in April. A Bracknell Forest Council spokesman said it was working with the Forestry Commission to "control the spread of this moth and minimise the risk to the public". The Forestry Commission has advised that people should not to touch the nests or caterpillars or to try to remove them. The caterpillars contain tiny hairs that can cause eye and skin irritation, … [Read more...] about Bracknell residents warned over toxic caterpillar discovery

A teenage boy has tragically died in the ongoing heatwave stifling the country after he went out into the sea . The child, aged under 16, went out into the sea in Skegness around 6:15pm last night before emergency services were called. He sadly died and his body was found a few hours later. Lincolnshire Police said: “A teenager has died after going into the sea in Skegness. “Emergency services received a report that a child under 16 was in the water at around 6.15pm on Saturday 13 August. “A search was carried out by police and coastguard and the boy’s body was recovered at around 11.30pm.” The tragic death happened as Lincolnshire was under an Amber heat warning ( Image: Getty Images) The news comes as Britain suffers under sweltering conditions and braces through another bout of high temperatures. Lincolnshire was, and remains as of today, under an amber heat warning as the country suffers its second heatwave in a matter of weeks. Superintendent Lee … [Read more...] about Teenage boy dies after ‘going into the sea’ during amber warning for extreme heat

Jamie Bryson: Fabric of the Union 'dismantled' by Protocol SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Scottish unionists have been warned that the Brexit Protocol row may have a wider impact on the constitutional standing of the United Kingdom, not just in Northern Ireland. Brexiteer and Northern Irish loyalist campaigner Jamie Bryson has been a vocal opponent of the new trading arrangements placed on the province following the passing of the Withdrawal Bill. Bryson has warned the imposition of a customs border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain has sparked a crisis that has serious implications on both sides of the Irish sea. Related articles EU ready to issue final Brexit ultimatum over border row … [Read more...] about ‘Very fabric of Union dismantled!’ Dire warning for Scottish unionists amid NI Brexit row

Europe faces wildfires and drought after heatwave SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to the charity the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the heat can have an adverse effect on the heart . This is because the body will be working harder to maintain a “normal” core temperature level, putting extra strain on the organs. “This means that you can be at greater risk if you have a heart condition,” it explains. Related articles Diabetes: The cheese to reduce blood sugar and keep cholesterol at bay High blood pressure warning: The vegetable to ‘avoid’ People living with angina are among those who could be affected. Angina is chest pain, which occurs when there is reduced blood flow to the … [Read more...] about Angina could be affected by hot weather, charity warns – ‘You can be at greater risk’

Asthma: St John Ambulance explain how to help during attack SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There are an estimated two million people in the UK with COPD and a whopping 5.4 million with asthma , and the heat that comes with summer can cause symptoms to flare up. In light of this, leading UK-based charity Asthma + Lung UK spoke with Express.co.uk about the things individuals can do to pre-empt their breathing trouble and even prevent it. Beyond the usual advice such as using a fan to let cool air blow towards you and keeping out of the sun when it is at its highest in summer, the charity explains that eating certain vegetables and using musical instruments can also help ease pressure on the lungs. Related articles … [Read more...] about The orange snack that could ‘boost’ lung health and 5 other tips to help your breathing

Published 20 May 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing People living in a seaside town are being warned about an invasion of toxic caterpillars that can cause skin irritations and headaches. Parts of Budleigh Salterton have been cordoned off but officials say there are no plans to spray the area to get rid of the insects. It is hoped birds will eat them instead. East Devon District councillor Alan Dent says they have been causing problems in the town for two weeks. "They crawled off nests at the bottom of the cliffs, swarmed over the beach huts and they were dropping off the roof and coming inside," he said. "One particular lady was pouring water into a kettle and that's how she came into contact with the caterpillars. "And she's still got a rash up her arm two weeks later and it's causing her concern." Parts of the Lime Kiln car park and Steamer … [Read more...] about Invasion of toxic caterpillars closes parts of seaside town

EVERYBODY needs good Neighbours, according to its famous theme tune – but that no longer appears to be the case. Channel 5 has confirmed it will take the beloved Aussie soap off air from August after 36 years on our screens. Producers Fremantle Australia and the broadcaster failed to strike a deal, with one source saying the show costs too much to film compared to what it brings in through advertising revenue. Now Neighbours will need to find a new home in the UK, otherwise it could go to the TV heaven in the sky. Thousands of fans have signed a petition threatening to boycott Channel 5 unless it reinstates the soap. But it’s not just viewers who will be hit, as Ramsay Street has served as a springboard for chart-toppers and Hollywood A-listers . Josh Saunders recalls the soap’s most memorable moments and its biggest stars. Most read in News TV HOT LIKE HEL Strictly braced for drama after being warned Helen Skelton has 'wild' … [Read more...] about Inside Neighbours’ most iconic, tear-jerking and WTF moments – from plane crashes to ghosts and even a doggy daydream

A beluga whale stranded in the Seine river for more than a week died on Wednesday, despite the initial success of an “unprecedented” six-hour rescue operation to free the starving animal from waters 44 miles from Paris. The rescue of the 1,800lb whale, a protected species that lives in cold Arctic waters , involved 25 divers, cranes, a net, numerous volunteers, a dozen veterinarians and a refrigerated truck in the early hours of the morning. Onlookers gathered as rescuers handling ropes tried repeatedly to lure the whale into the nets to be hoisted out of the river between 10pm on Tuesday and 4am on Wednesday. They finally managed to lift the whale out of the water and into a waiting barge where it was immediately attended to by 12 waiting vets, who described its condition as “alarming”. The distressed 13ft mammal was euthanised shortly after making the almost 100-mile journey back to the Normandy coast in the truck, which travelled at slow speed to the port of Ouistreham. … [Read more...] about Starving beluga whale trapped in Seine river euthanised after six-hour rescue mission

Tr SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Russia was reported to have suffered severe losses after a yet-to-be-claimed attack last Tuesday caused severe damage to Saki Air Base in Crimea. Ukraine was coy about the strike, suggesting it was the result of an accident caused by Russian troops. Ukrainian reporter Ilia Ponomarenko, who believes Kyiv to be behind the Saki attack, argued the strike was a "devastating" blow to Vladimir Putin as it showed the weaknesses of Russian defences. Related articles Putin sent scrambling as Black Sea Navy fleet 'significantly degraded Putin's humiliation on show as Russian troop abandon tanks and flees Speaking to Times Radio, Mr Ponomarenko said: "It's a very serious … [Read more...] about Putin handed ‘devastating’ hammerblow to troops morale as Ukraine breaches Russia defences

Ukraine: Russian soldiers 'asked to evacuate' says soldier SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Newly uncovered radio communications between military commanders and Russian military headquarters have exposed the collapse in morale among troops deployed by Moscow. Ukrainian soldiers revealed they had intercepted radio messages between troops from mercenary Wagner Group and Russian military headquarters. In the communications, the soldiers repeatedly "asked for an evacuation vehicle" but the main command did not respond. Related articles Ukraine: Putin humiliated as ‘precision strikes’ cuts troops off Putin's humiliation on show as Russian troop abandon tanks and flees One Ukrainian soldier, Tura, … [Read more...] about Desperate Kremlin ignores Russian troops’ pleas to evacuate in uncovered messages – VIDEO