Heatwave horsefly risk warning
Friday July 13th, 2018
High levels of horseflies amid the human population could test the limits
of antibiotics, campaigners warn today.
The extended UK heatwave has seen the population of the insect reach
Mediterranean levels, putting at risk many people unused to dealing with
their bites, according to Antibiotic Research UK.
The creature’s bite causes an itchy lump – which can lead to
scratching and infection.
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Dismay at risks to vulnerable children
Thursday July 12th, 2018
The safety of vulnerable children and teenagers is at risk because of
the “wildly” varying quality of social care – and underfunding,
according to a hard-hitting report. More
Wiltshire public warned to avoid litter
Thursday July 12th, 2018
A large area of Wiltshire is going to remain at risk for weeks because
of the growing mystery about the extent of contamination from a Russian
nerve agent, public health officials have warned. More
