Council repaints road markings for closed school
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
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Hospital criticised after woman dies of sepsis
A coroner has criticised King's College Hospital for disjointed care leading to Joan Talbot's sepsis death. The trust must respond to prevention measures by January 2026.
NFL's Kris Boyd shot, in critical condition
New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in a critical but stable condition after being shot in Midtown. The NFL team has issued a statement. Get the latest updates.
NHS staff secure improved contracts after strike action threat
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
Hans Asperger: Nazi Ties of Neurodiversity Pioneer
New research reveals Hans Asperger's collaboration with Nazi regime while pioneering autism research. Explore the complex legacy of the neurodiversity figure.
Son's tribute walk for mum who died suddenly
Jake Keogh completed a gruelling 52-hour walk in memory of his mother, Karen Andrews, a nurse who died from a brain aneurysm. His journey raises vital funds for men's mental health.
GOSH Christmas Advert 2025: The Heartbreaking Film
Great Ormond Street Hospital's 2025 Christmas advert showcases the incredible courage of seriously ill children and their families. Discover the moving story and how you can support the GOSH Charity Christmas Appeal.
NHS doctors' strike continues in pay dispute
Junior doctors begin 13th strike in ongoing NHS pay restoration battle with Wes Streeting. Over 1.5 million appointments cancelled as dispute shows no sign of resolution.
Mum dies before holding newborn son after brain bleed
Ilona Kazik, 32, tragically died from a catastrophic brain haemorrhage days after giving birth. Her husband demands answers as inquest begins.
NHS Consultants Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute
Hospital consultants demand 5.5% pay rise and threaten industrial action if government fails to meet December deadline. Read about the escalating NHS crisis.
London A&E Crisis: Longest and Fastest Waits Revealed
New NHS data exposes stark contrasts in London's emergency care, with Kingston Hospital having England's lowest 4-hour wait performance. Discover the full story behind the figures.
Scotland Led NHS Private Hospital Takeovers in 2002
Scotland's NHS secured a £180m hospital for just £37.5m in 2002, predating England's recent private facility acquisition. Discover this healthcare bargain and more Guardian letters.
Marianne Rigge OBE: NHS Patient Advocate Dies Aged 77
Pioneer Marianne Rigge OBE, who co-founded the College of Health, revolutionised patient information and NHS waiting list transparency. Discover her lasting legacy.
BBC faces Trump's $1bn lawsuit over editing error
The BBC confronts a $1bn legal threat from Donald Trump over a documentary editing mistake. Explore the fallout, resignations, and why defending press freedom is crucial.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April, four at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in England and Wales since April, with up to four still at large. Read the full investigation into the systemic failures.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven-month period
Exclusive: Nearly 100 inmates accidentally released this year as prison staffing crisis leads to dangerous errors. Read the full investigation into Britain's crumbling prison system.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven months
MoJ figures reveal 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in seven months, as Justice Secretary admits there is a 'mountain to climb' on prison crisis. Read the latest.
Australia's postcode lottery for free specialist care
Exclusive investigation reveals how free healthcare access depends on location and condition. Discover your rights and options for affordable specialist treatment in Australia's strained public system.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
Nurse on trial over fatal hospital monitoring error
A senior nurse faces gross negligence manslaughter charges after a seven-year-old boy died when she failed to reconnect his monitors at a private London hospital. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Prisoner returns after mistaken release
Billy Smith surrenders to authorities just hours after being mistakenly freed from prison in a surprising turn of events that has raised serious questions about prison security protocols.
Prison Blunder: Dozens Wrongly Freed
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures led to the mistaken release of prisoners across England and Wales, raising serious questions about public safety and justice system protocols.
London pub charges customer £989 for one drink
A casual drink in a London pub turned into a financial nightmare when one customer discovered their card had been charged nearly £1,000 for a single beverage, exposing payment system vulnerabilities that could affect anyone.
Sex offender accidentally released from London prison
A convicted sex offender was mistakenly released from Thameside Prison in what authorities are calling a 'serious administrative error', sparking urgent police investigations and public safety concerns across East London.
Prisoner mistakenly freed from HMP Sudbury turns himself in
A prisoner accidentally released from HMP Sudbury has voluntarily returned to custody, exposing serious security failures at the Category D facility.
Mistakenly freed prisoner turns himself in
Billy Morgan Smith, mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, surrenders to authorities in surprising turn of events that exposes systemic failures in UK prison system.
Prisoner accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth
A convicted prisoner was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth after a catastrophic administrative error, triggering an urgent manhunt and raising serious questions about prison security protocols in London's troubled jail system.
Eastenders star's Chase blunder shocks BBC viewers
BBC viewers were left stunned when an Eastenders actor appeared in Chase just hours after their character's dramatic TV moment, creating a major broadcasting blunder.
Wandsworth Prison mistakenly frees inmate
A prisoner serving time for burglary was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth and remained at large for three days before being recaptured, raising serious questions about prison security protocols.
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