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Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries Face an Existential Crisis

The iconic home of Wedgwood and a centuries-old ceramics industry confronts a perfect storm of economic pressures, energy costs, and a struggle for its very identity. Can the Potteries reinvent itself for the 21st century?

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

Man dies after climbing on collapsing bin in Manchester

A man has died in a shocking industrial accident in Manchester city centre after a commercial bin he was climbing on collapsed, leading to fatal crush injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save him.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

ANU staff strike over 'serious harm' health and safety warning

Nearly 30 academics at the Australian National University's School of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics have ceased work indefinitely following a damning health and safety report warning of 'serious harm' from chronic understaffing and excessive work

Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey

Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.

UK faces Trump-style economic disruption, warns MP

Senior Labour MP Liam Byrne cautions that Britain's economy is vulnerable to a populist shock akin to Trump's 2016 victory unless the government addresses deep-seated regional inequalities and implements radical productivity reforms.

Two men die in freak glass accident at football club

A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Labour pledges to scrap anti-strike laws in 100 days

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.

Costco Gas Tank Leak Kills Worker in California

A warehouse worker has died following a catastrophic industrial gas leak at a Costco in California. The incident, involving a nitrogen tank, has prompted an urgent investigation into workplace safety protocols.

Two killed in Shropshire skip lorry tragedy

Two men have died in a devastating industrial accident in Shropshire after becoming trapped beneath a malfunctioning skip lorry. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victims in this workplace tragedy.

Major Factory Fire in Liverpool Speke - Emergency Response

Emergency services are at the scene of a significant fire at a industrial unit on Dunlop Road in Speke, Liverpool. Multiple fire crews are working to contain the blaze, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to large

Jennings' Cartoon Skewers London Arms Fair Hypocrisy

A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers the grim irony of the world's largest arms fair being hosted in London, juxtaposing weapons of war with the city's iconic landmarks and the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Man crushed to death by airport moving walkway

A South Korean man has died in a horrific industrial accident after becoming trapped in a moving walkway at Incheon International Airport. The tragic incident has sparked a major safety investigation.

NSW regulator lifts order blocking UTS job cuts

The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.

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