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Hit-and-Run Leaves Islington Council Worker Injured

Islington park manager Angela Doocey was left with a broken elbow and cracked tooth after a hit-and-run in Barnsbury Street. Police believe the suspect was driving a rental car. Witnesses urged to come forward.

London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk

New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.

Teen fights for life after Sheffield shooting

A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.

US Unveils First Female Crash Test Dummy

The US transportation department has unveiled the THOR-5F, its first female-modeled crash test dummy. This landmark move aims to address safety disparities that have left women at higher risk of injury in vehicle collisions for decades.

Girl, 12, injured in Kennington hit-and-run

A mother describes the horror of a hit-and-run that left her 12-year-old daughter with severe injuries. New data reveals 433 children are hurt on London school runs annually. Join the call for safer streets.

13 crashes at dangerous junction in 6 weeks

A Staffordshire crossroads dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous recorded 13 accidents in just six weeks, prompting £25,000 safety improvements after residents feared fatalities.

Man Hunt After Sexual Assault on Elizabeth Line

British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a crowded Elizabeth Line train from Slough to Tottenham Court Road. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.

Five young adults die in Co Louth car crash

Tragedy strikes as five people in their early twenties die in a two-vehicle collision in County Louth. Three others injured in what police describe as 'shocking and devastating' crash.

Five killed in County Louth road collision

Tragic car crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, leaving three injured. Gardaí appeal for witnesses as nation mourns devastating road traffic incident.

UK roads to shrink for cyclist safety

New government guidance mandates narrower road lanes to prevent dangerous overtaking of cyclists. Discover how this change will affect Britain's roads and drivers.

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.

TfL plans safety overhaul for busy South London road

Transport for London is seeking public input to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A232, where 63 collisions were recorded in three years. Share your views and help shape the future of this key route.

CCTV released after sexual assault on train

British Transport Police release a CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted while sleeping on a train from Edinburgh to Wolverhampton. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Australian MPs Slam Regional Speed Limit Cuts

Federal Labor and National MPs criticise proposal to reduce regional road speed limits from 100km/h to 70-90km/h. Read about the political backlash and safety debate.

Peak law-breaking times for drivers revealed

New research exposes when UK motorists are most likely to break driving laws, with morning and evening rush hours seeing highest offences. Discover the shocking reasons behind dangerous driving habits.

Racist attack on London Underground: Police appeal

A woman was subjected to a racist assault and sprayed with an unknown substance at Bond Street Tube station. British Transport Police have launched a CCTV appeal to identify two individuals.

Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax Plan for UK Drivers

Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax system could revolutionise how British motorists are charged, with Rachel Reeves considering a major overhaul of current vehicle taxation.

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.

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.

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