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Lyme Regis beach closed after ‘bomb found’ as public told to avoid area

April 2, 2026 by live-feeds

A popular UK beach has been evacuated after a suspected bomb was found, with the public now being urged to avoid the area. Bomb disposal experts were called to Lyme Regis beach in Dorset at around 1pm on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene and swiftly shut down the area, with crowds of … Read more

Teen among patients at risk of HIV and Hepatitis after NHS hospital fitted braces with unsterilised equipment

March 23, 2026 by live-feeds

Twenty-one patients at a Welsh hospital are undergoing testing for HIV and hepatitis following the use of unsterilised surgical instruments during fitting of dental braces. Among those affected is Ieuan Williams, a 15-year-old pupil at Cwmbran High School, who had braces fitted in the hospital’s orthodontic department on February 25. The error occurred across two … Read more