Man jailed for 14 years for online suicide chemical sales
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted assisting suicides by selling a chemical online. Two people died. Police warn against dangerous forums. If you need help, call Samaritans on 116 123.
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Drink-drive limit cut in new UK road safety plan
The UK government plans to lower the drink-drive limit and introduce alcohol locks in a bid to cut road deaths. New rules for learner and older drivers are also proposed.
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Investigation into Tom Wills and alleged 1860s massacres
A new Guardian Australia podcast investigates claims that Tom Wills, a founder of Australian rules football, was involved in 1860s massacres of the Gayiri people. Listen to the Full Story.
Phone Seizure Powers for Small Boat Migrants Begin
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
UK's Over-60s Homelessness Rises 50% in Five Years
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
Rio Tinto's Chile Lithium Mine Faces Indigenous Opposition
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
Greggs: The UK Bakery Older Than McDonald's
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.
Amber Cold-Health Alert Issued for London and All England
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
Young people forced to leave UK coastal towns
Young adults across England's coastal communities reveal why they are leaving due to a lack of jobs, affordable housing, and social opportunities. Exclusive insights from the Guardian's Against the Tide series.
TikTok OOTDs empower over-50 blogger after health battle
Parenting blogger Jen Walshaw shares how sharing daily outfits on TikTok helped her recover from a debilitating illness, building a supportive community and challenging fashion ageism. Discover her inspiring journey.
Homeless man's Christmas plea: 'All I want is a bed'
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
Mozambique insurgency displaces hundreds of thousands
A surging Islamic State-linked insurgency in northern Mozambique has forced over 300,000 to flee since July. With foreign aid dwindling, civilians face a deepening humanitarian crisis.
First Kambeba Doctor Unites Shamanism and Biomedicine
Adana Omágua Kambeba, the first Kambeba doctor, combines her medical degree with shamanic healing. Discover her mission to integrate Indigenous knowledge with science.
World's Longest Communist Insurgency Pauses for Christmas
Amid a global surge in conflicts, the Philippines' 56-year guerrilla war observes a rare annual Christmas ceasefire. Explore this tradition and what it reveals about the fraying world order.
Vezo people adapt to climate change with seaweed farming
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
Couple's Christmas saved after canal sinkhole strands boat
A couple left homeless after a sinkhole drained the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire have been overwhelmed with offers of help from the boating community, saving their Christmas. Read how kindness triumphed over disaster.
Banksy confirms new London artwork on homelessness
Banksy confirms a new London mural via Instagram, depicting children gazing skyward in a poignant statement on child homelessness, with a second artwork appearing in central London.
Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament during budget talks
A physical altercation between ruling and opposition MPs suspended Turkey's parliament session. Watch the dramatic footage and learn how lawmakers eventually passed the 2026 budget.
Prince George helps William at homeless charity Christmas lunch
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
William and George help at homeless charity Christmas lunch
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
London council plans £90 weekly rent rise for TA tenants
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
Accountants told: 'Learn people skills or miss promotion'
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
Court halts refugee evictions, extends move-on period
A High Court order forces the Home Office to delay evictions for newly recognised refugees at risk of homelessness, extending the move-on period to 56 days. Over 3,000 people are set to benefit this winter.
Camden's 'trauma passports' for homeless amid 26% rise
Camden Council introduces personal 'passports' for homeless individuals to prevent re-traumatisation. The scheme launches as rough sleeping in the borough surges by 26% this year.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s begins
Australia enacts the world's first social media ban for under-16s, forcing tech giants to act. Could this be a blueprint for the UK and other nations grappling with online safety?
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