A hospital is banning all visits to its adult in-patient wards in a bid to contain an outbreak of the winter vomiting disease Norovirus.
17 people treated after gas leak
Two ambulance crew members called to attend a suspected carbon monoxide gas leak in Cornwall had to be treated at the scene.
Warning over Polish ‘food’ salt
Industrial salt was sold to food producers in Poland, resulting in 230 tonnes of pickles, bread and other food being taken off the shelves.
E.coli bug on banknotes – scientist
The E.coli bug can be found on some banknotes and notes can harbour more germs than the average toilet seat, an expert in biological and chemical sciences has warned.
Hepatitis A source still unknown
An investigation into whether outbreaks of hepatitis A are related to sun-dried tomatoes has been launched by health officials.
Probe into school blaze explosion
Gas which leaked into nearby sewers after a school blaze near Glasgow sent a drain cover flying 30 feet into the air, firefighters said.
Experts approve cleaning technique
A team of scientists has pointed to hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) as being more effective than traditional methods as a decontaminating agent.
Patient set on fire during surgery
A patient was set on fire during an operation when a solution used to clean the skin ignited.
Fire crews battle Shoreham blaze
Firefighters have been tackling a roof fire in a building next to Shoreham Power Station.