All news by author: Graeme Murray

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Two red flags about your toothache that mean you should go straight to A&E
A toothache can be caused by many things and most of the time is not a cause for urgent concern - but if you are experiencing these two symptoms you should head to A&E
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UK cities with fattest kids as one in four Year 6s are now obese - see full list
One in four children in Year 6 in England are now obese as health experts believe it's a result of the pandemic when they didn't go to school and were not allowed to play sports
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Exactly when kids with whooping cough should stay home - and when to call 999
Whooping cough is doing the rounds in the UK as cases of pertussis have hit a 10-year high - here are the key symptoms to keep an eye out for in both yourself and your children
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Viral money-saving kettle hack could turn your cup of tea 'deadly', warns expert
Robert Andrews from Electricity Prices has warned against the hack which is designed to save money, explaining how it could lead to the kettle element being burned out or worse
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Ten things you should avoid doing to prevent offending local people on holiday
Gestures and manners which are ok in the UK can be deeply offensive in another culture. From being drunk to giving the thumbs up, it is a minefield of cultural differences
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Lost world of 'Atlantis of the Sands' and five other legends explained
The most famous 'lost world' is the underwater city of Atlantis which still fascinates, but there are others which have become a mystery and legendary myths in out world
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Coca Cola heir's abandoned mansion 'haunted by bloodstained ghost'
An elderly woman said to be a former nurse has been seen wandering about the eerie property, reputed to be haunted by one-time hospital patients including a 'bloodstained ghost'
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Time capsule house trapped in the 1960s - and it has all original features
Ken Bateup, is the owner of a the 1960s property near Grimbsy, Lincs, which retains many of its original features and feels like it came from a different era in time
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Ancient market town with unique windmill is named England's happiest place
Sleaford has won plaudits after being named the happiest place to live in England. The old market town is popular for its shops and restaurants but also attracts walkers keen on countryside
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'Beast of Bolton' resurfaces as footage captures suspected big cat
Robyn Rimmer captured footage of what she believes is a large black cat which she spotted while out walking her dogs - with the mum describing it as 'absolutely massive'
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Breaking Bad fan with 'terrorist motivations' collected explosives plans
Charles Cannon of Aldershot, Hampshire, was convicted of seven charges of possessing terrorist information and jurors also heard he sent a message saying 'I am not a virgin but I am a terrorist'
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Huge £1m Lotto prize available no more as lucky ticket-holder comes forward
The £1m prize has been claimed by a player in Harrow, London after a ticket was bought on January 17 - and they can now decide whether they want to share their news with the world or keep it private
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Cops to dig up farm in Muriel McKay body hunt as landowner gives permission
Ian Marsh, the owner of the Hertfordshire farm where Muriel McKay's body is believed to be buried has given the go ahead for his land to be dug up without them needing access to a warrant
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Woman captures 'ghost soldier' on camera after dogs started barking 'like crazy'
Lael Robertson says she has captured an image of the "ghost soldier" on camera after her dogs alerted her to its shadowy presence while she was at her home in Queensland, Australia
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Teen's swollen glands were a sign of something far more serious
Odille Sellick, now 17, was studying for her GCSEs in May 2022 when her mum spotted that her neck looked different - and when the weather turned cooler she noticed her jumpers didn't fit
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Headteacher sacked for stealing £2.66 of coffee during caffeine crime spree
The headteacher of a school is said to have poured larger amounts of coffee into a regular cup without anyone noticing. He was not prosecuted, but was dismissed by bosses at his school
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People are convinced they've spotted 'time traveller' in this 1940s beach pic
A stranger in the vintage photograph appears to be out of place compared to others ion the beach. He is looking down at his hands and is absorbed by something which he can't take his eyes off
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Kate and William 'broke key royal rule' when Prince Harry's book came out
Royal protocol has strict guidelines on what is acceptable when going on public visits and Meghan Markle revealed selfies were 'off limits' ion her first public Royal walkabout in Nottingham
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Moment 'drunk and abusive' man detained by hero passengers on JetBlue flight
Four British passengers stepped in after a fellow passenger became abusive to cabin crew staff after becoming drunk on a JetBlue flight from Gatwick Airport to New York's JFK airport
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Vicar's notorious dog 'Horrible Hector' leaves pensioner facing £7k vet's bill
Parishioners say Father Oliver Learmont is failing to keep his dogs under control and been told to keep the larger dog muzzled and tethered. The local authority has received complaints
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Woman sues top polo player for £2m after horse falls and crushes her pelvis
International polo player Catherine Lamacraft's horse 'Harri' reared and fell on top of her Elena Thorman which left her with serious injuries before a tournament at Knepp Castle Estate
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Virgin Media worker visits home to find thug had broken pregnant woman's neck
Darren Melling left his victim seeking safety in a pharmacy after attacking her relentlessly for 30 minutes. In an another attack the judge said he had risked leaving her paralysed
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Facebook 'Frankenstein' dentist arrested after patients left disfigured
Hellen Kacia Matias da Silva was was accused of causing horrific injuries by performing illegal cosmetic surgery on patients, leading to her arrest by police in Brazil
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Stomach-churning moment bouncy castle blows across motorway with child inside
The inflatable castle took off with two children still on it and flew onto a busy road which had a three lane carriageway. Fortunately the terrified kids managed to escape after the incident
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Russia's richest man wins court bid to avoid England's most expensive divorce
Vladimir Potanin, who is estimated to be Russia's richest man, appealed against his former wife Natalia Potanina's claim for £5billion. He was successful at overturning the claim for cash