Series of wildfires across Scotland amid extreme alert
A series of wildfires broke out across Scotland over the weekend, prompting an 'extreme' wildfire warning in parts of the country.Fires were reported at Loch Lomond, the Isle of Skye, and near Lochinver in the Highlands on Saturday afternoon.In Aberdeenshire, a fire on Ugie Beach in Peterhead is being treated as deliberate by police, with inquiries ongoing.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed that an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland and a 'very high' warning for central and eastern areas remained in place until midnight.No injuries have been reported from any of the incidents.Fire crews worked for hours... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 00:01 LONDON
UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for nuance on antisemitism amid political dispute
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, has urged politicians to approach discussions on antisemitism with "consideration, care and nuance." His remarks came as he criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer for what he described as "playing silly games" with the issue.Polanski's comments followed a period of heightened scrutiny over antisemitism within political parties, including recent arson attacks targeting the Jewish community in the UK.Starmer labelled Polanski "disgraceful" for distinguishing between actual threats and perceptions of unsafety.The Green Party leader also acknowledged the existence of antisemitism but warned against conflating legitimate pro-Palestinian views with antisemitic statements.He expressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 21:02 LONDON
UK Begins Trial of Bird Flu Vaccine Against Potential Pandemic Strain
The United Kingdom has started immunising volunteers with a new mRNA vaccine designed to protect against the H5N1 bird flu strain, which poses a potential pandemic threat.The vaccine trial is focusing on groups considered at higher risk, including poultry workers and individuals over the age of 65.The first volunteers have received the vaccine at clinics across the UK, including one in Southampton where Clare Howard, a long-time chicken keeper, was among the initial participants.The trial aims to recruit 4,000 volunteers, with approximately three-quarters enrolled at 26 sites across England and Scotland, and the remainder in the United States.The UK Health... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 00:32 LONDON
