It took the death of 29 New Zealand miners to make the world sit up and pay attention about mining accidents and the unfair regulation and working conditions of miners. Although the 33 Chilean miners survived last August, the fact they became trapped for so long also highlight the poor working condition of the mines. However, the lid has yet to be lifted on the …

A girl in her early teens draws on a cigarette at a Croydon tram-stop. She seems visibly elated as she explains to friends how she wrongly accused her mother of abusing her so she could escape her family home.
She says she is soon to have her own council flat, where she is looking forward to moving in with her boyfriend.
Would anyone bet that …