43 m. ago Appalling moment 'callous' speeding driver in stolen Porsche kills boy, two, and runs away

Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, had already been banned from getting behind the wheel and was awaiting a court date for dangerous driving when he caused the death of toddler Shehbaz Singh in the Porsche Cayenne.

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60 h. ago John Swinney urged not to drop Scotland's ban on cash for weapons in face of Russia threat

The First Minister said he could 'reconsider' the SNP's longstanding policy against directly funding munitions amid the threat from Putin.

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3 d. ago 'Children's safety compromised' at failing Greater Manchester nursery

'They cannot be assured that all staff are safe and suitable to work with children'

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1 week ago London minicab drivers crisis: About 2,000 caught in TfL licensing backlog and unable to work

Sadiq Khan backs calls for compensation for drivers left at breaking point

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1 week ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

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1 week ago Drivers are just realising why Elon Musk's car company is called Tesla

Tesla is one of the most famous car companies in the world - but the name has a very special meaning few people know about thanks to Elon Musk. Here's what you need to know

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1 week ago Racing driver rushed to hospital after horror crash at track Max Verstappen called 'too dangerous'

Aston Martin's Rolf Scheibner was taking part in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring when he was involved in a huge crash that left his car on its roof in the middle of the track

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1 week ago Bereaved Scot who lost partner to drunk driver backs calls for lower blood alcohol limit

Charles Pease, whose partner Theresa was killed in a horror crash in Mull in 2015, said the move could save lives.

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1 week ago Drug dealer 'sent horrendous texts to ex before torturing her partner to death'

John Belfield, 31, threatened former girlfriend Demi-Lee Driver and called her a "money grabbing little dog" in messages heard by the court.

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2 w. ago Tattle Life left me with panic attacks and fearing for my children's safety

Lauryn Goodman opened up about how Tattle Life left her with panic attacks and fearing for her children's safety as sick trolls said she was a drug-using sex worker.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning issued over popular slushy drink that leaves children unconscious

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under seven. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning issued over popular sweet treat that leaves children unconscious

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under seven. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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2 w. ago AMANDA PLATELL: What's the reason Meghan's suddenly so keen to flaunt Archie and Lilibet for the world to see? I think I know exactly what's coming next... and why

Prince Harry could hardly have been clearer: he's frightened for the safety of his children and protective of their privacy.

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2 w. ago AMANDA PLATELL: Shameful reason Meghan's suddenly so keen to flaunt Archie and Lilibet for the world the see. I know exactly what's coming next... and why

Prince Harry could hardly have been clearer: he's frightened for the safety of his children and protective of their privacy.

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2 w. ago Drivers could be banned from common manoeuvre in part of UK from September

UK motorists are being warned of a huge driving shakeup that could ban a common manoeuvre, as politicians seek to improve the safety of children travelling to and from school

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3 w. ago Calls for UK drivers to face new ban over 'threat to children's safety'

Campaigners want lawmakers to introduce a cap on bonnet height

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3 w. ago SUVs are a 'growing threat to public safety' and drivers can't see children as old as nine directly in front of them

SUVs are more likely to hit an adult's vital organs and a child's head in a collision - and they increase the risk of dragging a pedestrian under the moving vehicle in crashes, a new report said.

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3 w. ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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3 w. ago Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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3 w. ago Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill is built on falsehoods about low

Republicans portray those in poverty as lazy people who make poor decisions. They’re using that trope to justify huge cuts to the social safety netAs they race to deliver Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill, Republicans in Congress are using familiar tropes to justify massive cuts to the safety net that will leave millions of low-income children and families without healthcare or sufficient food. The programs, they argue, are rife with waste, fraud and abuse, and the people who use them just aren’t working hard enough. So work requirements are necessary to force the obviously lazy “able-bodied” people to get to work.Here’s the reality check: a majority of those receiving this aid who can work are already working. More than 70% of working-age people who receive nutrition benefits or Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income children and adults that covers one in five Americans, are already working, according to the Government Accountability Office. Those who aren’t w...

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