Couple Die After Being Denied Hospital Treatment, Probe Launched
Health chiefs investigate after an elderly couple died from flu following claims they were told no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers and change.
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Mahmood pledges Amess family independent review
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood promises an independent review into state failings before MP Sir David Amess's 2021 murder. His family continues to seek answers from the government.
Couple die after hospital turns them away, citing no doctor
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, claim they died of Influenza A after being told no doctor was available at Inverell Hospital. Their daughter demands answers and accountability.
Couple Die After Hospital 'No Doctor' Refusal, Family Claims
The family of Margaret Wing, 64, and Steven Jackson, 76, say they died of Influenza A after Inverell Hospital allegedly said no doctor was available. Their daughter demands answers from NSW Health.
£1k payout after ashes spill in post due to funeral failings
A daughter receives £1,000 compensation after her mother's ashes were sent unsealed via Royal Mail, spilling in transit. The ombudsman cited 'significant failings' by Plan With Grace.
Two miners killed in separate Queensland mine incidents
A gold prospector died after being struck by a boulder, while another man was found dead 1km underground after a roof collapse. Investigations are underway.
Two miners die in separate Queensland accidents
A gold prospector and another miner have died in separate incidents in Queensland mines. Investigations are underway by police and Resources Safety and Health Queensland.
GMP Failures Let Child Rape Suspect Attempt Murder
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, ignored by Greater Manchester Police, later tried to kill his wife. Forensic evidence was destroyed, halting justice for a 12-year-old victim.
New 'Nassar 2.0' Gymnastics Abuse Case Exposes Watchdog Failings
A new investigation reveals how the US Center for SafeSport failed to impose a lifetime ban on coach Sean Gardner, accused of child abuse, in a case branded 'Nassar 2.0'. Read the full report.
Father's 3-Year Fight with NHS Over Son's Tragic Death
Haroon Rashid from Sheffield claims catastrophic NHS failings led to his five-year-old son Ayaan's death in 2023. He describes a three-year battle for answers as 'fighting a mafia'. Read his full story.
NHS Maternity Inquiry Chair's £26k Monthly Fee
Midwife Donna Ockenden, leading the UK's largest NHS maternity inquiry, charges up to £26k monthly via her company. Explore the spiralling costs and her justification.
DWP under fire for 'misleading' response to carer's allowance scandal
Senior DWP officials face criticism after a damning review found systemic failings left hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers with huge debts. Calls grow for an overhaul of management and culture.
UK's Top 50 Fish & Chip Takeaways Named for 2025
The Fry Awards 2025 unveil Britain's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants. Discover if your local chippy made the prestigious list. See the winners now!
Farmer fined £12k after cows attack dog walker in Cornwall
A 75-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severed artery, after being trampled by cows on a coastal path in Cornwall. The farmer has been prosecuted. Read the full story.
124 Deaths Show UK Health and Safety Rules Must Stay
Ruth Wilkinson of IOSH warns that deregulating health and safety is dangerous and costly. With 124 workplace deaths last year, we must uphold standards for safe growth.
Dad died after 34-hour wait for antibiotics
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for IV antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman ruled his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
Marathon runner's fatal heart attack misdiagnosed as indigestion
Family of Kristian Hudson, 42, demand accountability after NHS staff dismissed his chest pain. Coroner says following guidance could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Man killed wife in psychosis after NHS discharge, inquest hears
A coroner found failings in a man's mental health care before he killed his wife with a hammer and took his own life. The couple's children criticise NHS services.
Firm fined £433k after fatal forklift accident
Hessle Plant Ltd fined over £400,000 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was fatally crushed by a faulty forklift. Read the full investigation findings and HSE warning.
Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Phillips: Police sex crime failures are 'inexcusable'
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says a damning inquiry reveals critical police failings on violence against women. She demands urgent action to protect women and girls.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
Urgent Christmas warning over extension lead fire risk
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Health and Safety Boss Sues After 3-Storey Fall
Beauty Bay's head of health and safety is suing for millions after a life-changing 3-storey fall from a warehouse balcony. The High Court case centres on disputed safety claims.
BBC Boss Had 'Blind Spot' on Editorial Failings
Michael Prescott claims ex-BBC chief Tim Davie had a 'blind spot' on editorial issues but insists the broadcaster is not institutionally biased. Read the full story.
British survivors detail Chile park disaster failings
Exclusive accounts from British survivors of the Patagonia blizzard that killed five tourists reveal alleged systemic failings by park authorities and inadequate emergency response.
Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Johnson Faces Legal Action Over Covid Inquiry Findings
Damning Covid inquiry report blames Boris Johnson's government for 23,000 excess deaths. Bereaved families demand accountability and legal action. Read the full story.
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