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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

New Report Names the Most Frustrating Beaches in the World-and a Famous U.S. Spot Tops the List

Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is the most complained-about beach worldwide, scoring a perfect 100 mainly due to overcrowding.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

London Waterloo has unveiled a 1 billion fleet of 'platform hoover' trains to tackle overcrowding

New air-conditioned trains promised in 2019 are still not fully operational, causing commuter frustration.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.
Social justice
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Waterloo woe: 1bn fleet of platform hoover' trains to be rolled out to help tackle extreme overcrowding'

New trains, termed platform hoovers, are finally being rolled out to address extreme overcrowding on London Waterloo routes.
#tourism
#immigration
#animal-rescue
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Cockroach-infested jail detained inmates illegally

HMP Pentonville is in special measures due to overcrowding, mismanagement of prison terms, and unacceptable living conditions for inmates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Prisoners let out in error' or held illegally in squalid' prison, watchdog warns

HMP Pentonville experiences severe overcrowding, inmate mismanagement, and poor living conditions, prompting urgent governmental intervention.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Province's $180M jail expansion is not enough to address overcrowding in prisons, say experts | CBC News

"If you commit a violent crime in Ontario, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be locked up," Solicitor General Michale Kernzer stated. This reflects the government's tough stance on crime and indicates ongoing support for punitive measures rather than comprehensive reform for correctional facilities.
Toronto
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

French prisoner rearrested days after escape in cellmate's laundry bag

Elyazid A, 20, known as the Joker or the Equaliser, was detained early on Monday morning after escaping from Lyon-Corbas prison in a laundry bag.
France news
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Florida Democrats describe 'appalling' conditions after Alligator Alcatraz tour; Republicans say it's 'very well run'

Detention facility conditions in Florida described as appalling with overcrowded cages, heat issues, and inadequate food.
#criminal-justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Big splash, big mess: New Central Park pool opens as disaster with fights, hours-long lines and crowds, New Yorkers say

Gottesman Pool in Central Park faces massive crowds, wait times, and negative experiences despite initial excitement over its opening.
#prison-system
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Drugs smuggling 'destabilising' prisons, watchdog says

Drugs being smuggled into prisons in England and Wales are destabilising the system and hindering rehabilitation efforts.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Prisons are facing severe overcrowding and mental health crises, leading to increased violence and safety concerns for both inmates and staff.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Prisons are facing severe overcrowding and mental health crises, leading to increased violence and safety concerns for both inmates and staff.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Advisory group recommends closure of Arbour Hill, country's main prison for sex offenders

The report highlights that Irish prisons are operating at 12% above capacity and that some 300 extra prison spaces have been added in recent years.
UK politics
#louvre-museum
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Fresh setback for University Hospital Limerick as report into need for second emergency department delayed

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Fresh setback for University Hospital Limerick as report into need for second emergency department delayed

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Attic conversions and extensions for elderly family to be exempt from planning rules in memo going before cabinet

Prison capacity in Ireland is critically high, prompting plans for significant expansions across multiple facilities.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to bring plan for hundreds of new prison spaces to cabinet colleagues

The government plans to increase prison capacity by 960 places due to overcrowding, with accelerated construction timelines.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Five most overcrowded hospitals this month revealed as nurses warn of 'unacceptable levels' on trolleys

Over 8,000 patients in Irish hospitals are waiting for beds, signaling ongoing overcrowding challenges despite a slight decrease from previous months.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revealed: How investments firm is making thousands from leasing dozens of properties to 'customers'

Linehan O'Brien Investments faces criticism for treating tenants as 'customers' and allegedly overcrowding properties without proper documentation.
#prison-reform
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentences

Short custodial sentences may be replaced with community-based alternatives to alleviate prison overcrowding in England and Wales.
#rikers-island
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams confronted overcrowding issues at Rikers Island, leading to a heated exchange with the Correction Officers' union.
New York Islanders
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

PREMIUMSpotlight: The strange history of Rikers Island part two: The crash

Rikers Island transitioned from a waste dump to a troubled correctional facility, facing issues of overcrowding and brutality.
#education
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

A major change to who gets to climb Mount Everest could be coming

Nepal will require climbers to have prior experience on similar peaks to obtain Everest permits.
The goal of the new regulations is to reduce overcrowding and improve safety on Mount Everest.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

The number of overcrowded secondary schools in Croydon revealed

In Croydon, four of the 24 secondary schools are over capacity, reflecting a broader trend where nearly a quarter of England's secondary schools are facing similar issues.
London politics
fromAP News
3 months ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

Deadly house fire in Queens on Easter leads to three deaths and a serious injury due to overcrowding and safety violations.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Prisoner (33) dies of suspected drugs overdose in Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

A 33-year-old inmate was found dead in the Midlands Prison, prompting multiple investigations into his sudden death.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Yosemite to resume some campsite reservations following hiring freeze chaos

Yosemite National Park is resuming some camping reservations amid staffing challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Inmates to be jailed in police cells as prisons near capacity

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has enacted Operation Safeguard, which allows the prison service to hold prisoners overnight in police cells. This emergency measure is crucial as overcrowding in jails escalates, costing the government millions.
UK politics
#housing-violations
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Landlord couple fined 90k over fatal flat fire

Landlords fined for housing offenses following a fire that resulted in a death due to overcrowding and neglect.
#asylum-seekers
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Ireland face inadequate living conditions despite state-funded accommodations, highlighting systemic failures in the system.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

The asylum accommodation system in Ireland is facing significant issues, including overcrowding and inadequate conditions for vulnerable families.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Ireland face inadequate living conditions despite state-funded accommodations, highlighting systemic failures in the system.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

The asylum accommodation system in Ireland is facing significant issues, including overcrowding and inadequate conditions for vulnerable families.
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'A dangerous and shocking situation' - - overcrowded jails leading to inmates sleeping on cell floors and early release of criminals

Government's 'revolving-door' policy doubles early inmate releases amid overcrowded jails.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
5 months ago

'Rogue' landlord flouted law by cramming 18 people into three-bedroom house

The local authority said that on February 5, the landlord was ordered to pay 37,000 in fines and costs, following his conviction for multiple offences.
London politics
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago

Austin Animal Services Office releases fiscal year statistical report and waives adoption fees - Austin Monitor

Adoption fees have been waived for at least a year. As long as we are short on space for intake, they will most likely be waived.
Pets
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says review

Current crime policies haven't decreased reoffending rates but have increased prison overcrowding.
Radical reforms are needed to prevent capacity issues in prisons by 2026.
fromeuronews
8 months ago

More than 100 missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger

Local divers have so far recovered eight lifeless bodies, with search and rescue efforts ongoing. Concerns regarding overcrowding have been raised, as the boat was carrying more than 200 passengers.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

After back-to-back hurricanes, animal shelters are 'in crisis'

Hurricane flooding has severely impacted animal shelters, forcing staff to relocate animals and exacerbating existing overcrowding issues nationwide.
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