Authors Call for Automatic Library Cards for UK Babies
Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman back a radical plan to give every newborn a library card. The initiative aims to boost literacy and tackle inequality from birth. Read more.
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Man's last-minute date change leaves woman horrified
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
UK pushes for two-year EU youth mobility scheme by 2026
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
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.
Porn site fined £1m by Ofcom over age verification failings
Ofcom has issued a £1m fine to adult website operator AVS for inadequate age checks. New data reveals the impact of the Online Safety Act on protecting children online. Read the full report.
London's Square Mile to Miss 2030 Road Death Target
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
Holly Willoughby guilty over scooter crash in West London
TV presenter Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man from his scooter in Barnes, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured neck. Full details of the court hearing and sentence.
Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to careless driving
Former This Morning host Holly Willoughby admits guilt over August driving incident that knocked a scooter rider off their bike in London. Full details of the court hearing.
Two-Year NHS Wheelchair Service Delay Leaves User Stranded
A London man's 24-month battle with the NHS wheelchair service reveals a system in crisis, leaving him isolated and struggling for basic independence. Read his story and the official response.
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.
Guide to the DWP Motability Scheme: Eligibility & Updates
A complete guide to the UK's Motability scheme. Learn who is eligible, what benefits are included, and the latest changes announced in the Budget. Find out if you can lease a vehicle.
Man jailed for cigarette attack on disabled pubgoer
David Brown has been sentenced to four and a half years for a vicious, unprovoked attack on a disabled man in a Nottinghamshire pub beer garden. Read the full story.
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.
7 illegal e-bikes seized in West London crackdown
Metropolitan Police and Hounslow Council seize 10 illegal electric vehicles, including an e-bike modified to reach 60mph. The crackdown highlights growing safety concerns.
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.
Starmer wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet
PM Sir Keir Starmer says he 'absolutely' wants ex-deputy Angela Rayner back in cabinet, calling her the 'best example ever' of UK social mobility. Read the latest on her potential return.
Toddler drinks 'disinfectant' from McDonald's Happy Meal
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
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.
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.
Farm worker dies in machinery accident at Cumbria farm
A 61-year-old farm worker was strangled after his clothes got caught in an unguarded hen feeder. His family says a 50p screw could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
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.
Cigarette Fire Warning After North London Rescue
A woman was rescued from a North London house fire believed to be caused by a cigarette. The London Fire Brigade issues a vital safety warning to all smokers.
Leisure centre charged over 2016 electrocution death
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
EU's 'Military Schengen' Plan for Rapid Troop Deployment
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
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.
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.
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?
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