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Essex town built on Victorian landfill thrives at 35

Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.

Charlotte Commuter Train Stabbing Leaves One Dead

A fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has left one man dead and a suspect in custody. The attack has raised urgent questions about public transport safety in North Carolina.

Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures

Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.

NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision

New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.

British Gas Christmas Lights Safety Advice

British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.

Backdoor Browsing: The Commuter Guilty Pleasure

A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.

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.

TikTok boss insists AI keeps teens safe from harm

Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.

Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years

The government announces first rail fare freeze in three decades, saving commuters hundreds of pounds annually. Part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways with modern ticketing.

Slough: The Elizabeth Line Town Joining London?

Discover why Slough, just 15 minutes from Paddington, is becoming a property hotspot and could officially become part of London. Explore its transformation and key attractions.

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.

Luton's £136m regeneration project begins

A landmark £136 million regeneration project, 'The Stage', is set to transform Luton's town centre with 292 apartments, commercial units, and a new public square. Discover how this investment aims to revitalise the Bedfordshire commuter town.

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