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Obesity crisis leads to oversized coffin demand

Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.

Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest

Archaeologists uncover pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable find revealing ancient burial customs.

Wrong address shootings test 'stand your ground' laws

A series of tragic shootings in the US, where individuals mistakenly went to the wrong property, are testing the limits of controversial 'stand your ground' laws. Explore the legal and human impact.

Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest

Archaeologists uncover pristine Roman-era sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable findings from this 1,700-year-old burial site.

Sealed Roman sarcophagus found in Budapest

Archaeologists in Budapest uncover a pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus, revealing the skeleton of a young woman and artefacts offering a glimpse into ancient life. Discover the story.

Funeral bosses left body decomposing for 36 days

Gosport funeral directors Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell deny charges after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Discover the full story from the UK court case.

Funeral directors trial over decomposing body

Two funeral directors are on trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, accused of fraud and preventing the lawful burial of a man whose body was left decomposing for over a month. Read the shocking details.

Engineer destroys Native American burial site

A Massachusetts engineer faces criminal charges after allegedly bulldozing a protected Native American burial ground to create a 'meditation area' on his $2 million property, destroying priceless archaeological heritage.

300 containers of human remains found in Las Vegas desert

Shocking discovery in the Nevada desert as authorities uncover approximately 300 containers filled with human cremated remains, sparking a major investigation into funeral home practices and proper burial protocols.

New Laws: Tenants Can Sue Landlords Over Mould

Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.

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.

Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions

Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.

Bizarre UK Laws That Could Get You Fined

Discover the strange and outdated laws still active across Britain that could see you fined for everyday activities from handling salmon suspiciously to knocking on doors and running away.

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