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Major incident at M&S Charlton after CO leak

A major incident was declared at the Marks & Spencer store in Charlton after a suspected carbon monoxide leak. 11 people were taken to hospital. Read the latest updates.

Dry cleaning chemical linked to liver disease and cancer

Groundbreaking research reveals a chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial processes significantly increases the risk of liver disease, fibrosis, and cancer. Scientists warn this common substance poses serious health threats.

Child dies in Newham hazardous material incident

A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.

Child dies in London hazardous materials incident

A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.

Mum in coma after hair dye allergic reaction

A mother-of-two suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to a hair dye containing PPD, putting her in an induced coma and serving as a stark warning about beauty product dangers.

Mitchum deodorant lawsuit over severe skin burns

Popular antiperspirant brand Mitchum confronts potential class action lawsuit as consumers report severe chemical burns, blisters, and permanent scarring from their clinical strength products.

Cleaner faces 20 years for poisoning colleagues' tea

A Spanish cleaner at Addenbrooke's Hospital could be imprisoned for two decades after allegedly lacing colleagues' tea with toxic chemicals when they criticised her work performance in Cambridge.

Teen dies after babysitting job in Birmingham

A Birmingham family is demanding answers after their 17-year-old daughter died from catastrophic organ failure following what appeared to be a routine babysitting job, with doctors suspecting chemical poisoning.

Mystery substance wiped on man's hand in London attack

A shocking daylight attack in London saw a stranger wipe an unknown substance on a man's hand while asking bizarre questions about 'things that don't exist'. Police are hunting for the suspect in the worrying Westminster case.

Euston Station evacuated over security alert

London Euston station was completely evacuated during Thursday morning rush hour following a serious security alert, causing widespread travel disruption across the capital's transport network.

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