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Funeral cortege for KFC legend makes final drive-through

In a poignant and unique tribute, the funeral cortege for Tony Clark, the world's longest-serving KFC employee, made a final stop at his beloved Peterborough restaurant, where colleagues paid their respects with a guard of honour.

Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home

A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.

USPS worker stole £1M for Instagram glam

A former USPS employee in California has admitted to stealing more than £1 million in cheques to finance her extravagant social media posts, including luxury shopping sprees and exotic holidays.

UK care sector faces 152,000 staff shortage crisis

New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.

AI lawn scam sweeps TikTok - how it works

A sophisticated AI-driven scam is targeting homeowners on TikTok, offering fake lawn care services and vanishing with their money. Authorities warn of rising digital fraud.

Visa crackdown threatens UK social care collapse

The UK government's new visa restrictions for overseas care workers could exacerbate staffing shortages in an already overburdened social care sector, putting vulnerable patients at risk.

Childcare worker jailed for gonorrhoea infection crime

A childcare worker from Northampton has been sentenced to prison after knowingly infecting a woman with gonorrhoea. Joshua Dale Brown, 28, admitted to sexual assault and causing grievous bodily harm in a disturbing case of abuse.

Mike Lynch ordered to pay HP £700m in Autonomy case

Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch must pay HP £700m after a UK court ruled against him in the high-profile Autonomy fraud case. The verdict marks a pivotal moment in one of Britain's biggest corporate scandals.

UK care homes face crisis as complaints surge

New data reveals a worrying surge in complaints about UK care homes, with Age UK highlighting deteriorating conditions and staffing shortages. Experts call for urgent reforms.

Crime family financed £20m tax fraud scheme

A notorious crime family has been implicated in financing a massive £20 million tax fraud, as revealed in court documents. The elaborate scheme involved falsifying records and laundering illicit funds.

Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee cleared of fraud charges

Samsung's billionaire heir Jay Y. Lee has been acquitted of stock manipulation and accounting fraud charges related to a controversial 2015 merger, marking a pivotal moment for South Korea's corporate giant.

Sydney tradie loses $500k in property scam

A Sydney tradesman was duped out of his $500,000 life savings in a sophisticated property scam. Experts warn of rising fraud tactics in Australia's competitive housing market.

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