Girl, 4, hospitalised after swallowing button battery
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
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Doctor's Halloween Warning: Costume Dangers Revealed
An NHS paediatric doctor shares essential Halloween safety tips that could prevent serious injuries and save lives this spooky season.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
One-year-old boy tragically drowns during bath time
A one-year-old boy has tragically drowned during bath time in a devastating incident that has left his family and community in mourning, with emergency services unable to save him.
Baby died after hospital sent him home with tummy bug diagnosis
A seven-week-old baby boy died after being sent home from hospital with a 'tummy bug' diagnosis, as a coroner raises serious concerns about NHS discharge procedures.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
Brothers, 2 and 5, drown in Florida pool tragedy
Heartbreaking details emerge as two young brothers, aged just two and five, drown in a Florida swimming pool while their mother was briefly distracted inside their home.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Met Police apologise after Baby P killer found with children
Scotland Yard issues formal apology after shocking revelation that child killer Peter Connelly, previously convicted for the death of Baby P, was discovered living with young children during police visits.
Southport killer's mental health assessment failings exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Southport attacker was discharged from mental health services merely six days before the fatal stabbing spree, raising serious questions about risk assessment procedures.
Families Demand NHS Discharge Failures Inquiry
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.
Seven-Year NHS Ordeal: Mother's Plea for Help Dismissed
Exclusive: A desperate mother reveals her seven-year battle for an NHS diagnosis after repeatedly being dismissed by GPs, highlighting systemic failures in women's healthcare.
Baby death warning over common car seat mistake
A grieving father shares heartbreaking story of his infant son's death to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedy with common car seat error.
Bradford Hospital admits failings in baby brain damage case
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability after multiple care failures led to a baby suffering permanent brain damage during birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Labour attacks CPS over failed China spy prosecution
Bridget Phillipson accuses CPS of mishandling high-profile China espionage case as Labour pushes for national security overhaul ahead of potential government.
Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
Stafford Hospital: Patient dies alone in corridor
A damning report reveals how a 73-year-old man died alone in a hospital corridor at Stafford's County Hospital after being told 'nothing could be done' for him, sparking urgent patient safety concerns.
Texas sisters charged with child abuse after disturbing discovery
Two Texas sisters have been charged with serious child abuse offences after police discovered three young children living in squalid conditions with injuries and signs of severe neglect.
Girl, 8, dies in primary school accident
A devastated mother shares her grief after her eight-year-old daughter died in a tragic accident at a UK primary school, as the community rallies in support.
Parents left teen with 19 guns during holiday
Shocking case reveals Florida couple abandoned their 14-year-old with 19 guns and minimal food while holidaying in Germany. Exclusive details on the investigation and charges.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
4-Year-Old Girl Drowns During Swimming Lesson Tragedy
A four-year-old girl has tragically drowned during a swimming lesson in a devastating incident that has left a community in mourning and raised serious questions about water safety protocols.
Girl, 12, killed by falling tree branch in park tragedy
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.
Mystery as 3-year-old boy found alone on Birmingham street
West Midlands Police appeal for information after toddler discovered alone on city street overnight, with authorities growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and searching for his guardians.
Stepmother jailed for stepson's captivity in house of horrors
A stepmother's reign of terror exposed as she's convicted for holding her stepson captive in squalid conditions while his father faces separate charges in a shocking case of child cruelty.
Two-Child Benefit Cap: What You Need to Know
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
Toddler dragged by bus in shocking CCTV footage
Disturbing footage shows the terrifying incident where a young boy was pulled from his mother's grasp and dragged alongside a moving bus in a harrowing near-miss that could have ended in tragedy.
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