Douglas Patient
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Tragic girl, 8, dies from rabies after being attacked by disease-ridden bats
In a tragic double loss for a single-family, two siblings who were bitten by rabid bats have lost their fight to the virus weeks after they were initially bitten → Read More
Witch doctors 'kill 100 vultures with poisoned buffalo to use body parts in potions'
Around 100 vultures were found dead in a national park after eating a buffalo poisoned by witch doctors - but officials believe that the actual target was the vultures → Read More
UK lockdown: PM expected not to impose new Covid restrictions ahead of Omicron meeting
The Prime Minister will today be presented with the latest Covid data as he weighs up whether to impose fresh lockdown restrictions or stick with lighter measures introduced under Plan B → Read More
UK Weather: Storm Wanda threatens to lash Brits with heavy rain and strong gusts
Tropical Storm Wanda, an extratropical cyclone, is gradually edging towards the UK. With it comes the threat of rip-roaring winds and torrential downpours, particularly in northern regions → Read More
Queen's aides 'nervous' she might catch Covid during Boris Johnson's Balmoral visit
Royal courtiers hope the Prime Minister's Christmas Balmoral trip to visit Her Majesty, now 95 years old, will be called off so that the Queen isn't at risk of catching Covid at her holiday home → Read More
London 'needs to go into Tier 3' to prevent deadly Christmas Covid surge, expert warns
The capital was placed into Tier 2 last week but coronavirus cases are on the rise – and public health experts are warning that tighter restrictions are in order → Read More
Corrie McKeague missing: Mum fears bones found in bin bags in river could be son
Corrie McKeague has been missing for nearly four years after vanishing on a night out in Bury St Edmunds – mum Nicola Urquhart has been searching for her son ever since → Read More
Care worker 'first person in UK' to test positive for coronavirus twice – and beat it
There have been five people worldwide said to have been reinfected with coronavirus – now a care home worker in the UK has claimed she has tested positive twice → Read More
Fears for 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cows as cattle ship capsizes during deadly typhoon
Gulf Livestock 1 sent a distress signal from the East China Sea as Typhoon Maysak lashed region with heavy seas, strong winds. The ship with 43 crew was carrying almost 6,000 cattle to China → Read More
Rare mutant two-headed rattlesnake discovered in 'once in a lifetime' find
Rattlesnake bites can cause severe pain, vomiting, haemorrhaging, and sometimes even heart failure though their venom is only occasionally deadly → Read More
Boris Johnson makes big U-turn on children wearing face masks in schools
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a U-turn days before students in England head back to the classroom as pupils will no longer be advised against using face masks in schools → Read More
Wiltshire crash: Four die after car smashes into house on A4 and bursts into flames
Wiltshire Police said the collision took place on the A4 in Derry Hill, near Calne, at 3am this morning. A vehicle crashed into the side of a house and caught fire – nobody inside the house was injured → Read More
BREAKING Coronavirus outbreak in Middlesbrough linked to takeaway and taxi
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story → Read More
BREAKING Preston lockdown: Households can't mix in homes or in gardens from midnight
The 30,000 population of Preston in north-west England will be under stricter lockdown from tonight as coronavirus cases rise in the city with under-30s contracting it at a huge rate → Read More
Flamingo Land: Air ambulance seen at theme park after 'major incident' involving ride
Flamingo Land is a theme park, zoo and resort and recently reopened its doors to visitors after months of closure during lockdown. An air ambulance has been seen landing after a "major incident" → Read More
Signs you are trustworthy shared in poll – including never being late
The study, by technical outdoor brand Helly Hansen, found the typical adult trusts a total of seven people and most feel it must be earned – but what makes you trustworthy? → Read More
Man in 30s dies after getting into difficulties off UK coast beauty spot
It comes as three people were pulled from the sea this afternoon at the beauty spot in Barmouth, Gwynedd, in North Wales – a man has tragically died following the incident → Read More
Kate Middleton shares sweet message to celebrate Prince George's birthday
Prince George turns seven today and his parents have thanked everyone their "very kind wishes" on his big day – Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently celebrating with their son → Read More
Coronavirus vaccine by University of Oxford 'safe and induces immune reaction'
The findings of the first phases of the University of Oxford study have been released – it suggests the coronavirus vaccine is safe and induces an immune reaction → Read More
'Pure evil' Aaron McKenzie who killed pregnant ex and baby jailed for life
Aaron McKenzie killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend Kelly Fauvrelle and their baby in a horror attack – he will now spend at least 35 years in jail for the horrible crime → Read More