67 h. ago London councillor refused permission to install dropped kerb at his home over road safety fears

Mustafa Cetinkaya, who represents Haselbury ward in Edmonton, was initially granted approval for the dropped kerb in September.

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3 d. ago Jewish U.S. senators fear for their safety after Boulder flamethrower attack: ‘Antisemitic to their core’

Violence in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC is a sign of increased threats toward Jewish Americans, the officials told The Independent

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4 d. ago Development on Bannockburn battlefield site refused planning permission

The local council previously approved the proposals, but that decision has now been overturned by Scottish ministers.

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5 d. ago Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton's family issue deeply worrying update after her humiliating arrest

US gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton has sparked new fears for her safety following her DWI charge in West Virginia last month.

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5 d. ago GMB's Susanna Reid shares fears for her children's safety as she 'tears' guest apart in interview

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was praised by viewers as she grilled Robert Jenrick in a 'heated' interview

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1 week ago Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears

The government has suggested the material, which it describes as low risk, could also be used in roads and infrastructure in other parts of Japan.Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds in the prime minister’s garden, in an attempt to prove to a skeptical public that the material is safe.The decision comes 14 years after the plant suffered a triple meltdown in the world’s worst nuclear accident since Chornobyl. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brit man who vanished in Europe pictured as parents blast 'no contact' from Spanish cops

Matthew Chapman, 24, set off to Europe in a van from Manchester, which was later found abandoned north of Barcelona and has left his mum and dad fearing for his safety

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1 week ago Pilates instructors reveal their safety fears over 'flimsy' Aldi reformer bed

Aimee Victoria Long, one of London 's top personal trainers, said that the bed has it's pros - including the low price point.

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1 week ago Tylenol murders: Netflix doc explores the killer who put cyanide in the medicine cabinet and tamper

In 1982, seven people in Chicago died after taking Tylenol laced with lethal cyanide, causing fear and a change in consumer product safety. Two suspects emerged but there were no arrests or answers. Now, a new Netflix docuseries, out May 26, examines the decades-old mystery offering an exclusive interview with one of the prime suspects, writes Andrea Cavallier

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1 week ago AI revolt: New ChatGPT model refuses to shut down when instructed

OpenAI’s o3 model raises AI safety fears after sabotaging commands for its own self-preservation

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2 w. ago Tragic discovery of body at rural Stirling beauty spot amid safety fears

The Finnich Glen area has been the subject of rescue attempts in recent years - with the latest incident taking place on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago RICHARD EDEN: Cameron refused permission to buy mobile as he is blacklisted as Politically Exposed Person

As Prime Minister, David Cameron was used to having a team of staff looking after his every need. Now, he struggles even to make a household purchase.

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2 w. ago Mental health NHS trust hit with urgent warning as whistleblowers spark safety fears

The inspection revealed breaches to people’s safety, and patients’ consent to care and treatment

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2 w. ago Cassie's mum took out loan to pay Sean 'Diddy' Combs as she feared for daughter's safety

The jury in the case of Sean 'Diddy' Combs heard how the mother of his ex, Cassie Ventura, was scared for her daughter's safety so took out a loan to try to pay off the rapper

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2 w. ago SNP ministers refuse plea to block controversial Flamingo Land application for Loch Lomond

A Scottish Government minister has refused to intervene and refuse permission for the controversial development.

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3 w. ago Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Cornwall Council had originally refused planning permission for the 90-room Premier Inn at St Ives last year.

Politics

3 w. ago Owner of listed £8.5million Mayfair townhouse ordered to destroy luxury basement housing gym, sauna and cinema room after it was built despite planning permission being refused

The extensive alterations house a gym, sauna and cinema room beneath the historic property, which was built in 1729 and is very close to Hyde Park.

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3 w. ago Kerala civic body councillor takes up London job to clear debt, gets stuck in UK with no money for hubby's funeral

Kerala civic body councillor takes up London job to clear debt, gets stuck in UK with no money for hubby's funeral  Onmanorama

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3 w. ago London mayor urged to halt new Penge flats over fire safety fears

London mayor urged to halt new Penge flats over fire safety fears  BBC

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4 w. ago Owner of luxury Welsh Airbnb blighted by partying 'rowdy visitors' told to turn it back into a home

The owner of a luxury converted barn, refused retrospective planning permission, has a month to submit an appeal or face returning the property to its original use.

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