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42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year

Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.

Mobility Scooter Illegal Parking Warning Issued

An expert warns thousands may be parking mobility scooters illegally, risking fines or removal. Discover the unexpected locations where parking is forbidden, even with a Blue Badge.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette

Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.

Men overconfident drivers, women safer - study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a startling disconnect between driver confidence and actual road safety performance, with men overestimating their abilities while women demonstrate safer driving habits.

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

E-bike rider kills great-grandfather in pavement crash

A 72-year-old great-grandfather was tragically killed when an e-bike rider mounted the pavement to avoid wheelie bins and crashed into him in a quiet residential street. The rider has been convicted of causing death by careless driving.

The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died

A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.

British surfer drowns at Melbourne beach

A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

Diver killed in shark feeding frenzy in Bahamas

A Russian diver has been killed in a brutal shark attack during a feeding expedition in the Bahamas, marking a tragic reminder of the dangers of interacting with marine predators.

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