Olivia Beeson

A salmonella outbreak linked possibly to eggs imported from outside the UK has caused 207 confirmed cases and one death, with 38% of those affected requiring hospital treatment. UK households are advised to check eggs for the Red Lion symbol and an eight-digit traceability code, while following hygiene practices, cooking food thoroughly and avoiding food preparation for others when symptomatic. The British Lion scheme is presented as a major safeguard for UK-produced eggs.

A man in his 30s was fatally shot at a traveller site in Calcutt near Cricklade, close to Swindon, shortly after 8:15 a.m. Two people—a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s—were arrested on suspicion of firearm possession and assisting an offender. Wiltshire Police have cordoned off the site and closed the access road while investigating the circumstances and seeking witnesses.

A Sydney childcare worker, Hamish Tait, has been charged with 329 offences tied to the alleged abuse of 136 children across more than 55 early years centres between 2009 and 2025. Police publicly identified him to help locate additional victims and reported contacting 121 families so far. The charges include producing child abuse material, filming without consent, and sexually touching children. Investigators recovered 2.4 million files from 25 devices and released images of clothing to aid victim identification. Childcare centres where he worked expressed shock and remorse, while parents of potentially affected children voiced alarm as authorities continue outreach efforts.