BBC Health
UK's E-Scooter 'Wild West' Now Injuring Children as Young as Nine, Because of Course
UK hospitals see a surge in child e-scooter injuries, with no laws to stop it - because turbo mode and zero helmet rules are a great combo.
2026-08-12
BBC Health
2026-08-06
The Guardian
University of Greater Manchester Finally Ends Contract of Embattled Vice-Chancellor, Because Apparently Enough Is Enough
University finally fires embattled vice-chancellor after fraud, bullying, and racism allegations; police still digging through over a million emails.
2026-07-23
The Guardian Europe
Police Apologise for ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Prevent Synagogue Attack - The Phones Were Right There, Guys
Greater Manchester police admit they seized the attacker's phones but didn't check them before the Heaton Park synagogue attack, while his accomplice gets life for a separate planned attack.
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