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Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Rogue Surgeon Ignored Inquiry Into Dangerous Practices

A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.

Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community

A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.

Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe

A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.

Dundee Inquiry into UK's Libya Bombing Role

An independent inquiry is being launched in Dundee to investigate claims of UK government and intelligence agencies' involvement in the 2011 NATO bombing of Misrata, Libya, which killed a local man's family.

Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications

An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.

Bombshell Boris Files: Leaked WhatsApps Expose Pandemic Chaos

Explosive leaked WhatsApp messages from Boris Johnson's premiership reveal a shocking culture of contempt for rules, public funds, and pandemic decision-making. The Guardian's 'Boris Files' expose the true chaos at the heart of Downing Street.

Jockey Faces BHA Inquiry After Worcester Race Fall

Jockey Ben Kitts is under investigation by the British Horseracing Authority after a heavy fall from Hillsin at Worcester, sparking concerns over his use of the whip prior to the incident.

Banksy targets Royal Courts of Justice with new artwork

The mysterious street artist Banksy has struck again, claiming a new artwork on the walls of London's Royal Courts of Justice. The piece, depicting a child using a pressure washer to create a 'cracks' effect, has ignited his signature social commentary an

Secret Service Agent's Drunken Rampage at Hotel

Exclusive: A US Secret Service agent faces disciplinary action after a shocking drunken incident at a Maryland hotel, involving property damage and confrontations with staff, prompting a formal inquiry from Congress.

Teacher fined £195,000 in school transgender row

A maths teacher dismissed for refusing to use a transgender pupil's preferred pronouns has been hit with a staggering £195,000 fine for ignoring a court order banning him from the school grounds, in a case exposing deep tensions in UK education policy.

Police Investigate Suspicious Death at Blackpool Hospital

Lancashire Constabulary has opened a criminal investigation following the discovery of a man's body at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The case involves a patient in his 60s and a suspect in his 70s, with both known to each other.

Labour launches formal inquiry into Corbyn over Gaza remarks

The Labour Party has launched a formal disciplinary investigation into former leader Jeremy Corbyn regarding his public statements on the UK's role in the Israel-Gaza war. The inquiry could determine his future within the party.

Nursery Worker Jailed for Violent Attack on Toddler

A nursery worker in Newcastle has been sentenced to prison after being filmed violently attacking a defenceless toddler. Disturbing footage shows the carer smirking as she assaults the child.

Teacher banned for life after using adult sites in lessons

A UK science teacher has been permanently banned from the classroom after a disciplinary panel found he accessed adult chat sites and viewed explicit images during lessons. Discover the full story of the professional misconduct hearing.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

Farage Faces Parliamentary Summons Over Russian Links

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to testify before a powerful parliamentary committee investigating alleged Russian interference in UK politics, with MPs demanding answers about his connections to Moscow-linked figures.

Tennis coach jailed for 12 years over abuse of teenagers

Disgraced tennis coach Geoffery Hollow, 75, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison at Isleworth Crown Court for a campaign of sexual abuse against young female pupils. The court heard how he exploited his trusted position over three decades.

Nursery teacher convicted of raping, drowning 4-year-old

A nursery school teacher has been found guilty of the horrific rape and murder of his partner's four-year-old daughter, whom he drowned in a bath. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry

The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.

Girl on Prevent programme stabs teachers in Welsh school

Exclusive: A teenage girl who stabbed two teachers at a Welsh secondary school had been referred to the government's anti-extremism programme, Prevent, raising serious questions about its effectiveness in cases of non-ideological violence.

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