A British man has died in an avalanche in the French Alps, one of six fatalities in a deadly weekend. He was found buried under 2.5 metres of snow without a transceiver. Read the full report and safety warnings.
A British man in his 50s has died in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in La Plagne. Over 50 rescuers searched for him. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, claims her 84th World Cup win in Austria, leading the standings and becoming the clear favourite for the Winter Olympics. Read the full story.
A Harrow landlord prosecuted for renting out an unsafe HMO with a gas leak and no alarms. He was fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £4,000 in costs. Read the full story.
A damning investigation reveals corridor care is now routine in NHS hospitals, with patients waiting up to 40 hours. Experts warn of a 'catastrophic state' in the health service. Read the full report.
New research reveals 45% of UK adults accessing pornography are avoiding government age checks, with many turning to riskier sites. Experts warn this increases exposure to illegal child abuse material.
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
A child was seen smashing ice on a frozen pond in Richmond Park while two women watched, ignoring safety warnings. Experts warn of deadly risks after a recent dog-walker rescue.
Paris transformed into a winter wonderland as snow allowed for skiing near Sacré Coeur. The Arctic blast across Europe caused deadly accidents and widespread disruption. See the video.
American cross-country star Jessie Diggins clinches her third Tour de Ski title, cementing her Olympic medal favourite status ahead of her planned retirement after next season.
Swiss skier Camille Rast triumphs over Mikaela Shiffrin in a World Cup slalom, halting the American's six-race win streak just 45 days before the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Australia's iconic red and yellow beach flags are confusing international visitors, leading to dangerous swims. Experts argue the system needs a global rethink. Read why change is urgent.
American cross-country skiing made history in Italy as Jessie Diggins and Gus Schumacher both won World Cup races on the same day. Read about this landmark achievement for Team USA.
London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning after four separate fires in four days, all caused by unattended candles. Key safety advice to protect your home this New Year.
The RNLI urges caution for festive sea dips after two swimmers vanished on Christmas Day. Key safety advice includes assessing conditions, avoiding solo swims, and wearing appropriate gear.
A terrifying photo reveals a near miss at London Bridge where a train came within 60 metres of two track workers. Read the RAIB investigation findings.
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a Japanese ski resort. The incident in Hokkaido has raised serious safety concerns.
Mikaela Shiffrin staged a stunning comeback to claim her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom victory in Semmering, Austria. Read the full race report and analysis.
Discover South Tyrol, Italy's unique winter blend of Dolomites skiing, Bolzano's city buzz, and Brunico's alpine calm. Flight and hotel deals from £170. Plan your trip.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly assessing an Australian policy that bars under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit? Read the latest.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, clinched her 142nd World Cup podium with third place in Val-d'Isère's super-G. Sofia Goggia won, as Vonn's Milan-Cortina 2026 campaign accelerates. Read the full story.
A 24-year-old British man has died after slipping and falling 300 metres on an off-piste track in Les Arcs. Authorities warn of heightened risks early in the season.
Lindsey Vonn extends her World Cup downhill lead with a third-place finish in France, sharpening expectations for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Read the full race analysis.
UK trade unions warn the government against diluting health and safety regulations to boost growth, citing risks to worker safety and a potential race to the bottom. Read the full story.
Mikaela Shiffrin secures her 105th World Cup victory, winning by 1.55 seconds. She has won all four slaloms this season by margins exceeding a full second. Read more on her historic run.
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
Swiss star Marco Odermatt claims the World Cup downhill season opener in Beaver Creek. American Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes second, kickstarting his Olympic campaign. Full results and analysis.
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
Ofcom has issued a £1m fine to adult website operator AVS for inadequate age checks. New data reveals the impact of the Online Safety Act on protecting children online. Read the full report.