Dangerous toys fail button battery safety standards
Consumer group Choice finds 17 out of 24 children's toys from major online retailers fail mandatory button battery safety tests. Learn how to protect your family.
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Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
15-year-old girl drowns in River Severn accident
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Camden junction redesign divides traders and cyclists
Camden Council proposes Dutch-style cycle junction after 15 crashes in 5 years. Local traders fear business impact while cyclists welcome safety improvements. Have your say in the consultation.
Father dies in North Sea oil rig crane fall
Tributes pour in for Lee Hulse, 32, who died after a fall on the Valaris 121 oil rig. A fundraiser for his family has raised over £16,000. Read the full story.
Campaign for Graduated Driving Licences Launched
A new cross-party campaign urges the government to introduce Graduated Driving Licences to reduce young driver fatalities. Could this be the change that saves lives?
Chile Votes in Election Dominated by Crime Concerns
Chileans cast ballots in presidential election where crime and immigration dominate debate. First round results expected overnight with potential December runoff.
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
Boy, 2, strangled by jacket drawstring at nursery
Two-year-old Leanardo Ricci died after his jacket drawstring caught on a tree branch while playing outside at his nursery in Bibbiena, Italy. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk
Tesla issues a major recall for 10,500 Powerwall 2 home battery units in the US due to overheating risks. Discover the details and what owners should do.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
Wiggles Recall Headbands Over Battery Safety Breach
The Wiggles have admitted a likely consumer law breach after selling children's headbands without safety warnings for button batteries. Learn about the recall and safety risks.
Melbourne Airport Runway Incidents Prompt Safety Review
Two passenger planes narrowly avoided construction vehicles at Melbourne Airport after crews missed temporary runway shortening. Read the full safety investigation.
Labour's Employment Rights Bill: Unemployment Risk?
As Labour prepares its Employment Rights Bill, business leaders warn of unintended consequences that could stifle job creation and economic growth across Britain.
Prisoner Release Crisis: Lammy Faces Backlash
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confronts mounting pressure as government's prisoner early release plan sparks security concerns and political turmoil.
Life-saving car check saved teen from fatal crash
A grieving mother shares her powerful story about the basic vehicle safety check that prevented her teenage son from joining his friends in a fatal car accident, and why every parent should know about it.
Elon Musk: Is the Tesla Chief Still Worth the Billions?
As Tesla faces mounting challenges and Musk's attention fragments across multiple ventures, investors are questioning whether the world's richest man remains a sound investment or a costly distraction.
Dangerous Fake Labubu Dolls: Critical Safety Warning
Australian authorities sound alarm over counterfeit Labubu dolls containing hazardous materials. Discover how to spot fakes and protect your family from serious safety risks.
Islington women change routines over safety fears
Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.
Roblox Child Safety Investigation: Hidden Dangers Exposed
New investigation reveals serious concerns about child safety, predatory practices, and inadequate parental controls within the popular Roblox gaming platform used by millions of children worldwide.
India's AI deepfake crisis targets women
A disturbing new wave of AI-powered harassment is sweeping across India, with women facing extortion and abuse through digitally altered nude images. Experts warn this growing epidemic threatens to silence female voices online.
Luton Airport expansion faces legal challenge
Three Hertfordshire councils mount legal opposition against Luton Airport's controversial expansion plans, citing environmental concerns and questioning passenger demand forecasts.
Schoolboy, 11, fatally hit by train while on phone
A heartbreaking rail accident report reveals how an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone use contributed to a fatal level crossing incident, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Manslaughter probe after worker dies at Roman Tower site
Exclusive: Health and Safety Executive launches corporate manslaughter investigation after construction worker dies at Chester's controversial Roman Tower development site, raising urgent safety concerns.
Beckenham restaurant faces licence review after police probe
Pierluigi in Beckenham could lose its alcohol licence following police intervention over alleged crime links and licensing breaches, with a crucial council decision pending.
Labour's Environmental Law Loophole Sparks Integrity Fears
Integrity experts warn that a 'highly unusual' exemption in Labour's new environmental legislation creates potential for political interference and undermines environmental protection standards across Australia.
UK bans strangulation pornography in online safety crackdown
New legislation makes it illegal to publish non-consensual strangulation content online, with offenders facing unlimited fines in England and Wales.
Britain's Railway Safety: The Real Story
An in-depth investigation into the safety of Britain's railways reveals surprising statistics about passenger risk, infrastructure concerns and what travellers really need to know before boarding.
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