Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
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Tennis Kenya admits error after player's viral defeat
Tennis Kenya has admitted a wildcard error after Hajar Abdelkader's heavy defeat went viral. The Egyptian player won just three points against a German opponent. Read the full story.
Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their heartbreaking tribute.
Police error after crash: family told wrong teen survived
South Yorkshire Police referred itself to the IOPC after a tragic mix-up saw Joshua Johnson's family told he survived a Rotherham crash when he had died. Read the full story.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Police error: Family told son died, but he survived
A South Yorkshire Police blunder led a family to believe their 17-year-old son had died in a crash. He woke up in hospital weeks later. Read the full investigation details.
Police wrongly told family teen died in Rotherham crash
South Yorkshire Police apologise after telling Trevor Wynn's family he died in a crash. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog. Read the full story.
Police refer themselves to IOPC after teen ID error
South Yorkshire Police have referred themselves to the IOPC after wrongly telling a family their son had died in a crash. Read the full story on the investigation and support for the families.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Volunteer officer sacked over fake police car
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
HMRC insists woman is dead due to NI number error
A woman is told she is 'deceased' after HMRC allocates her NI number to a stranger who died. She faces an 86-week wait and pension chaos. Read her shocking story.
Fatal hospital overdose after duplicate prescription error
A coroner rules a 55-year-old woman died from a paracetamol overdose at a London hospital after being prescribed duplicate drugs. Read the full investigation and NHS response.
Crans-Montana fire: Families wait for victim identification
Families endure an agonising wait as Swiss authorities work to identify victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve blaze that killed about 40. Read the latest updates and tributes.
Jurassic World ticket error leaves children devastated
Families were left heartbroken after a booking error saw discounted tickets for Jurassic World: The Experience refused. Read the full story of the Battersea Power Station mix-up.
Jurassic World voucher error leaves children in tears
Families were left devastated after a booking system error at Jurassic World: The Experience led to children with Wowcher vouchers being turned away. Read the full story and company responses.
Administrative error led to release of Andrew documents
The Cabinet Office blames an administrative mistake for the accidental release of historical files about Prince Andrew's travel plans. Discover the details and the campaigners' response.
Man shot by police in Thetford after crash and handgun report
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Rare Isaac Newton 50p Error Coin Worth £50+
A TikTok collector reveals how to spot a rare die clash error on the Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin, potentially worth over 100 times its face value. Check your change now!
Wrong body cremated at Glasgow hospital, inquiry launched
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
Bird Song App Merlin's UK Popularity Takes Flight
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
Las Vegas Police Get Donated Tesla Cybertruck Fleet
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.
Wrong body cremated in Glasgow hospital error
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
Woman wins €1m after hospital baby switch discovery
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
Ireland's Gender Recognition Act: A Decade On
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
Guardian corrects Regina Hall and solitaire game errors
The Guardian has issued corrections for two articles, clarifying actress Regina Hall was misidentified and a 'solitaire' gift referred to a marbles game. Read the full list of recent amendments.
BBC urged to resist 'entrumpification' after error sparks outrage
The BBC faces orchestrated attacks after an editorial mistake. Experts warn of 'entrumpification' - a political trap weaponising accuracy. Read how the broadcaster can defend its independence.
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