Cycling injuries on the rise
The number of road traffic accidents involving cyclists is increasing to alarming levels. The road is a dangerous place for anybody, but cyclists in particular are suffering more and more serious injuries as a result of accidents on the road through no fault of their own. There are two common… Read More
Posted on: March 17, 2013Carbon monoxide poisoning kills family
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected to have killed a family in Cornwall after they were using a heater to keep warm in their caravan. They were found by emergency services who suspect that the cause of death was a lethal amount of carbon monoxide. The family had no carbon monoxide… Read More
Posted on: March 11, 2013Girl thrown from fairground round going 50mph
A schoolgirl aged 9 was thrown from a fairground ride that was going at a speed of 50 miles per hour. The safety bar, meant to secure riders in their seat, came loose and the girl was thrown 15 feet into the air when she tried to pull the bar… Read More
Posted on: November 20, 2012Boy had face bitten and slashed by friends dog
A young boy aged 9 was at his friends house when their German shepherd cross attacked his face. The dog, which was unprovoked, clamped his jaw around the boys face, taking a chunk out of his lip and dragged his paw down his cheek causing multiple cuts and bleeding. The… Read More
Posted on: November 13, 2012Hair styling could lead to permanent hair damage and baldness
University research in America has shown that a hair style which has been given the nickname the “Croydon facelift”, where the hair is pulled back into a tight ponytail having the effect of a facelift, has been found to cause “traction alopecia” which leads to hair loss and bald patches.… Read More
Posted on: October 22, 2012Hair straighteners are causing more burns than ever
Burns sustained from hair straighteners are now accounting for one in ten burn cases and can cause horrific injuries to those affected. The hot irons can reach temperatures of up to 220 degrees Celsius, which is hot enough to cook an egg. Most take up to 40 minutes to cool… Read More
Posted on: October 22, 2012Toddler crushed to death by a defective garden wall
A 3 year old girl was crushed to death on her way home when a five foot concrete block wall fell on her. The newly constructed wall had inadequate foundations and the mortar used was not strong enough. She was on her way home from the shops when the wall… Read More
Posted on: September 20, 2012Olympic effect causing more cycling related injuries and deaths
Cycling relating injuries and deaths have risen at a shockingly fast rate due to what has been named the ‘Bradley Wiggins effect’. Since Bradley Wiggins’ success in the Olympics and the Tour De France, and also the rest of the Olympics cycling team, many more are taking up the sport… Read More
Posted on: September 5, 2012Dog owner jailed after boy attacked
A dog owner has been jailed for 4 months after his Rhodesian Ridgeback attacked a boy. The boy required 170 stitches and he only survived due to the dog being wrestled off of him. The owner of the dog admitted failing to control the dog, which was of a breed… Read More
Posted on: August 22, 2012More men are attending beauty salons than ever
A nationwide survey has shown that over the past year there has been a large rise in men attending beauty salons. The percentage of men attending salons has risen a staggering 66%. The increase could create 11,000 jobs over the next year in the beauty industry. Haircuts are still the… Read More
Posted on: August 22, 2012