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42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year

Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

Nationwide pledges branches open until 2030

Nationwide Building Society extends its branch promise, committing to keep its entire network of 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend.

Men overconfident drivers, women safer - study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a startling disconnect between driver confidence and actual road safety performance, with men overestimating their abilities while women demonstrate safer driving habits.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died

A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.

British surfer drowns at Melbourne beach

A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.

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