An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.
A London woman's frightening encounter with a stranger on the Underground was captured on TikTok, prompting police intervention and raising concerns about public transport safety.
Ex-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio joins forces with state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to create groundbreaking mental health response teams, aiming to transform emergency services and reduce police involvement in mental health crises.
Shocking new research reveals plummeting public confidence in safety as majority fear walking alone after dark and anticipate worsening crime crisis across Britain.
A Jordanian asylum seeker has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for sexually molesting four females, including teenagers, across multiple London Underground journeys in shocking attacks that lasted months.
Alarming video footage reveals daredevil teenagers clinging to the backs of moving buses in Manchester, prompting urgent safety warnings from transport authorities and police.
New investigation findings expose the mechanical failure behind Lisbon's historic Lavra funicular accident that injured over 20 people, raising urgent safety questions about Portugal's ageing transport infrastructure.
Heartbroken families who lost loved ones after premature hospital discharges are demanding an urgent public inquiry into systemic NHS failures that they claim are costing lives.
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Gaza's water systems and natural ecosystems face total destruction, creating a public health timebomb that could outlast the current conflict.
Dramatic CCTV footage captures the moment a quick-thinking security guard risked his own life to pull a woman to safety seconds before she was struck by a tram in a near-fatal incident.
An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow campaigns for legal change after husband crushed by falling tree branch during family walk, exposing dangerous gap in property law.
Exclusive: NHS GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya sounds the alarm on Britain's worsening wellness crisis and shares the simple lifestyle changes that could transform our national health.
A shocking whistleblower report reveals dangerous security breaches at King County jails, where unqualified immigrant guards with criminal histories and poor English skills are putting public safety at risk.
A meticulously crafted Halloween decoration featuring a bloodied body caused mass panic in South Carolina, prompting emergency services to issue crucial safety advice for holiday displays.
An 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after falling from a tram platform in Sheffield city centre, prompting emergency response and raising safety concerns about public transport infrastructure.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell steps down after less than two years in role as city grapples with soaring crime rates and public safety concerns. Mayor announces interim leadership while search begins for permanent replacement.
Alarming footage reveals teenage girls performing death-defying subway surfing stunts on New York City trains as authorities warn of fatal consequences
A family day out turned to tragedy when a 12-year-old schoolgirl was fatally struck by a falling oak branch in a popular park, prompting urgent safety reviews.
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.
A three-year-old girl is recovering after being viciously mauled by a dog in a British park, raising urgent questions about public safety and dangerous breeds.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Republican-backed policies in Bangor, Maine have led to rising crime rates, public safety concerns, and community backlash. Discover the shocking reality behind the political promises.
Australian commuters are speaking out about a disturbing decline in public transport standards, from rampant anti-social behaviour to frequent cancellations and safety concerns that are making daily travel unbearable.
A major new study exposes the profound impact of safety concerns on the lives of girls and young women across the UK, with most altering their behaviour, from avoiding public transport to changing clothes.
A landmark study exposes the daily reality for women in the UK, with 86% reporting constant vigilance against public harassment, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Shocking new government data reveals the scale of the risk posed by violent and sexual offenders living in communities across England and Wales, with urgent calls for a reform of probation services.
Exclusive: UK health officials sound the alarm as sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis and gonorrhoea, reach unprecedented levels. Latest data reveals a dangerous public health crisis with cases soaring across England.