Council failed to inspect trees before fatal park accident
A mother was killed by a falling branch in a Blackburn park after the council failed to inspect trees. The HSE has issued an improvement notice. Read the full investigation details.
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314 Ostriches Slaughtered in Canadian Farm Cull
A Canadian ostrich farm lost 314 birds in a government-ordered cull. Owners claim it targeted their groundbreaking COVID-19 research using ostrich antibodies. Read the full investigation.
San Francisco Cable Cars Shut Down Over Safety Issues
San Francisco's world-famous cable car system faces indefinite suspension after routine inspections reveal critical safety concerns, disrupting the city's primary tourist attraction.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
White Abarrio cleared for Breeders' Cup after vet scare
In a dramatic turn of events at Santa Anita, favourite White Abarrio passed crucial veterinary inspections just hours before the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic, overcoming concerns that threatened to derail his championship bid.
Don Ciccio's zero-star food hygiene rating shock
Exclusive: Popular Italian restaurant Don Ciccio in Westminster faces damning food hygiene report with zero-star rating and 'major improvement necessary' verdict from inspectors.
Bangor nursery closed after safety failures expose children to risk
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
NHS watchdog chief resigns over maternity failures
The head of England's health regulator steps down as pressure mounts over inadequate oversight of troubled maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
CQC Chief Executive Resigns Over NHS Trust Probe
The head of England's health watchdog steps down following a damning inquiry into University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, raising serious questions about patient safety oversight.
Former CQC chief to lead Leeds Hospitals transformation
Exclusive: Sir Mike Richards, former Care Quality Commission chief inspector, takes helm at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust amid sweeping government reforms and £1bn investment pledge.
Melbourne ramen restaurant hygiene failure: mouse droppings found
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
University of Cincinnati balcony collapse injures students
Emergency crews respond to terrifying balcony collapse at University of Cincinnati as multiple students fall 20 feet from third-floor apartment. Investigation focuses on structural integrity and safety compliance.
Zero hygiene rating shocks fish and chip shop customers
A much-loved fish and chip shop in Westminster has received the worst possible food hygiene rating, leaving loyal customers stunned and concerned about food safety standards.
Used Car Buying: 5 Checks That Save Thousands
Motor trade insider reveals the shocking secrets of used car sellers and the essential inspections every buyer must perform before handing over any money.
Armed police raid Sydney home during property inspection
A Sydney family's routine rental inspection turned into a terrifying ordeal when police stormed their property, arresting a man in a dramatic armed raid that has left the community in shock.
Kim Jong Un's banquet diplomacy precedes missile inspection
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts opulent anniversary dinner for international officials before personally inspecting formidable intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking US mainland.
Manchester faith schools investigated over admissions practices
Exclusive investigation reveals how Manchester's religious schools are being targeted by government inspectors over admissions practices, raising concerns about religious freedom in education.
Tenant exposes dangerous rental property conditions
A UK tenant's viral video exposes dangerous rental property conditions including mould, structural damage and electrical hazards, sparking outrage over housing standards.
Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards
Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.
Bizarre No-Photo Rental Rule Stuns Sydney House Hunters
A Sydney rental property has sparked outrage with its unusual prohibition on taking photographs inside the home during inspections, leaving potential tenants baffled and frustrated.
Hotel worker reveals secret to spotting clean rooms
An experienced hotel housekeeper shares their surprising method for identifying properly cleaned rooms that takes just seconds and could save your next holiday.
Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Probe into GP deaths linked to healthcare inspections
A major investigation is underway after two GPs took their own lives following inspections by the same healthcare watchdog. The case raises urgent questions about the pressure on family doctors and the methods of the Care Quality Commission.
Ofsted 'Raid' on Private School Sparks Formal Complaint
Exclusive: The private Alfred Sutton Primary School in Reading faces backlash after an unannounced Ofsted inspection described as a 'raid'. Parents and staff condemn the 'aggressive' approach, citing severe stress and a flawed process.
Celebrity chef's restaurant fined for mouldy cheese scandal
Exclusive: Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Plymouth restaurant fined for serving mouldy cheese. Health inspectors discovered serious food hygiene violations during surprise visit.
Gail's Bakery Westminster gets one-star hygiene rating
Exclusive: The upmarket Gail's Bakery chain faces a hygiene crisis as its newest Westminster branch is branded 'unhygienic' and handed a damning one-out-of-five food safety rating by inspectors, prompting a major internal investigation.
Sydney Agent Reveals Shocking Open House Tricks
A leading Sydney buyers' agent reveals the cunning strategies and psychological games potential purchasers employ during open house inspections to gain an edge in the competitive property market.
Police Watchdog Demands New Powers from Home Secretary
HMICFRS, the police inspectorate, issues a stark warning to the Home Secretary, calling for new legal authority to force action on its recommendations after a review finds widespread inaction from forces across England and Wales.
NHS Corridor Care: 1 in 5 Patients in Hallways
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education revolution plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines Labour's ambitious education reform agenda, including recruiting 6,500 new teachers, overhauling the curriculum, and transforming Ofsted in major pre-election pledge.
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