Toddler's emergency surgery after swallowing magnetic balls
A three-year-old British boy required emergency surgery after swallowing powerful magnetic balls, highlighting the hidden dangers in children's toys.
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Mum smells nail varnish remover, finds gas leak
A mother's keen sense of smell detected nail varnish remover odour that turned out to be a dangerous gas leak, potentially saving her family from disaster in their UK home.
Workplace Cardiac Death: The Silent Office Killer
Groundbreaking research reveals how workplace stress and long hours are creating a hidden epidemic of sudden cardiac death among apparently healthy workers. Discover the warning signs and protective measures.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Australia's $10bn housing crisis fix as ownership plummets
The Australian government announces a landmark $10 billion housing package as new data reveals home ownership is becoming a distant dream for millions. Exclusive analysis shows the true scale of the affordability crisis gripping the nation.
Texas funeral worker crushed to death by burial vault
A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.
Teen drowns in California desert reservoir tragedy
Brandon Padilla, an 18-year-old student, drowned during a swimming trip with friends at a Barstow reservoir, highlighting water safety risks in desert communities.
Texas funeral worker crushed to death in workplace accident
A devastating workplace accident at a Texas funeral home has claimed the life of a 47-year-old employee who was fatally crushed by equipment. The incident has sparked investigations and raised serious safety concerns.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
iPad battery explosion sparks devastating house fire
A charging iPad burst into flames in an Essex home, causing extensive damage and forcing a family to flee for their lives in the middle of the night. The dramatic incident serves as a stark warning about lithium-ion battery safety.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
Cancer patient dies after desperate housing search
Tammie, a 49-year-old mother battling terminal cancer, spent her final months fighting eviction and searching for affordable housing in Brisbane's brutal rental market.
Labour councils serve 200 no-fault eviction notices
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.
Sydney's Affordable Housing Solution: Marrickville Apartments
Groundbreaking development in Sydney's inner-west delivers 73 affordable apartments at 20% below market rates, creating a blueprint for solving Australia's housing affordability crisis.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
Mum's shocking toddler pocket discovery sparks safety alert
A UK mother's routine laundry check uncovered a potentially deadly household item in her toddler's pocket, sparking an urgent child safety alert that's going viral.
Record 145,800 homeless children in temporary housing
Shocking new figures reveal over 145,800 children in England are living in temporary housing - the highest number recorded since records began. This investigation exposes the human cost of Britain's housing crisis.
Britain's dangerous junction: Residents fear for lives
Exclusive investigation reveals how a notorious crossroads has become a daily death trap, with terrified residents fearing for their lives after multiple serious collisions.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Labour's nature policy: snails vs housing crisis
The Guardian's editorial challenges Labour's approach to environmental regulations, arguing that blaming wildlife protection for the housing shortage misses the real problem: Britain's broken housing model.
Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster
Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.
Vets reveal 4 deadly plants threatening UK pets this spring
UK veterinary experts reveal the hidden dangers lurking in British gardens as they identify four common plants that pose fatal risks to cats and dogs during spring.
RHS warning: Poisonous mushrooms in UK gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society alerts gardeners about dangerous shaggy parasol mushrooms appearing unexpectedly in gardens across Britain, following multiple poisoning incidents.
Doctor's Urgent Warning About Milk Use-By Dates
An NHS doctor reveals why you should never drink milk past its use-by date and which common kitchen habits could put your family at risk of serious food poisoning.
Las Vegas hotel's dangerous electrical socket shocker
A British tourist's Las Vegas holiday turns terrifying after discovering a dangerous electrical fault at the Paris Hotel, sparking urgent safety concerns for international travellers.
Labour's housing revolution targets 'boring house' culture
Labour unveils radical housing market reforms targeting 'boring house' culture, boosting first-time buyer opportunities and tackling Britain's property crisis head-on.
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.
Mum's urgent warning after cat dies from common hazard
A devastated mother issues crucial safety alert after her family cat tragically dies from ingesting a seemingly harmless household item found in most UK homes.
Bristol mum's horror council house with rats and mould
A Bristol mother reveals the shocking conditions her family has endured for years - from rats and mould to collapsing ceilings - as the council faces accusations of neglect.
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