6 h. ago Ludlow race meeting called off early after slippery surface causes safety concerns

Sand was applied to bends and racing was interrupted for two inspections of the track before the decision was taken to abandon the final race

Politics

29 h. ago Hundreds to be evicted from iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks due to safety concerns

Recent surveys have highlighted a number of safety issues - sparking the sudden decision from the social housing landlord

Politics

56 h. ago Throsk playpark safety issues labelled "concerning" as council chiefs promise probe

The issue of the playpark in Throsk was raised at a recent full Stirling Council meeting by a local councillor - with issues including protruding nails from rotten wooden boards.

Politics

62 h. ago ‘I get to do whatever I want in the moment’: why more people are going to gigs, festivals and clubs alone

The number of solo festivalgoers has jumped since the pandemic, and even safety concerns aren’t dissuading lone ravers. We speak to some to find out whyFrom solo travel to dining alone, people have increasingly been embracing social activities by themselves in the years since the pandemic – even in the ultra-social contexts of live music and club culture.A recent survey by Ticketmaster found that the number of people who have attended either a weekend or day festival by themselves has risen from 8% in 2019 to 29% this year. Reading and Leeds festival introduced a campsite area for solo attendees this year, joining Download’s longstanding “lone wolf” area, and there are a growing number of social media pages such as London Solo Ravers, and WhatsApp groups such as Untitled Rave Community Project, for people venturing to nightclubs alone. Continue reading...

Politics

64 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for Aston Villa game, citing safety concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline tickets for a Europa League game against Aston Villa next month regardless of growing calls for the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban it imposed on the Israeli club's fans

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2 d. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv says its fans will not attend Aston Villa match in the UK

Israeli football club to turn down tickets over safety concerns even if the UK reverses a ban on team’s supporters

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2 d. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv says fans will not attend Aston Villa match in UK

Israeli football club to turn down tickets over safety concerns even if ban on team’s supporters is reversed

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3 d. ago Israeli fans won’t be able to buy tickets for crunch Aston Villa game over safety fears

ISRAELI fans will not be able to buy tickets for a major game against Aston Villa next month amid safety concerns. This comes after the government said it was exploring what "additional resources and support are required" to allow "all fans" to attend. Birmingham safety chiefs have rejected pleas to U-turn on their decision to...

Sport

3 d. ago MP for Hillsborough families warns of 'slippery slope' after Maccabi Tel Aviv football row

An MP raised the Hillsborough tragedy after the Government said it was doing 'everything in our power' to reverse a ban on Israeli fans attending a match over safety concerns

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4 d. ago California governor says Trump ‘putting ego over responsibility’ as military show shuts highway

Gavin Newsom says safety concerns forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 55 on SaturdayThe California governor, Gavin Newsom, has accused Donald Trump of “putting his ego over responsibility” over a military showcase that involved firing live artillery shells over a major highway in the state’s south.Newsom said safety concerns over the event forced state officials to close a portion of the busy Interstate 5 near the US Marine Camp Pendleton base on Saturday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixtureAston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'Smoking' hot water bottles being sold on TikTok spark safety concern

Several people have claimed their rechargeable hot water bottles bought on TikTok have been left smoking and burning - as they warn people to not buy them online

Politics

6 d. ago Strange seat issue leads European airline to cancel flights with 10,000 impacted

Finnair has had to cancel a number of flights this week after safety concerns were raised about how its seat covers were cleaned, a spokesperson for the airport has said

Politics

7 d. ago Fury as fans of Israeli club are BANNED from Aston Villa clash amid 'safety and security fears' and concerns over protests; PM slams 'wrong' decision

Aston Villa released a statement on Thursday announcing that no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match, amid fears over safety and security.

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7 d. ago Fury as fans of Israeli club are BANNED from Aston Villa clash amid 'safety and security fears' and concerns over protests before the match: 'Appalling decision'

Aston Villa released a statement on Thursday announcing that no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match, amid fears over safety and security.

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7 d. ago Aston Villa issue statement on Maccabi Tel Aviv game as decision confirmed amid safety concerns

Aston Villa take on Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League next month, but there has been the threat of protests ahead of the game at Villa Park

Politics

7 d. ago Fury as fans of Israeli club BANNED from Aston Villa clash amid 'safety and security fears' and concerns over protests before the match: 'Appalling decision'

Aston Villa released a statement on Thursday announcing that no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match, amid fears over safety and security.

Events

2 w. ago Katie Price comes close to stepping on puppy after charities call for ban on star owning pets

Katie Price has brought another young dog into her life despite being warned by PETA to stop acquiring new pets. The former glamour model is already causing concern for the puppy's safety

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2 w. ago Whistleblowers who raised hospital safety concerns owed apology, inquiry told

Dr Scott Davidson, medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, addressed the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on Thursday.

Politics

2 w. ago Delta Airlines flight forced into emergency landing at Heathrow Airport after 'cockpit fills with smoke'

Passengers onboard the Airbus A330 to Boston Logan International Airport were told they had to return to London shortly after takeoff due to safety fears from concerned crew

Society