A council crippled by cuts has paid out nearly £1million in health and safety claims to teachers, pupils and school visitors in just five years. One teacher was given £113,905 after they were hurt ...

A pupil who received a £5,750 payout after being splashed on the hand with custard has been revealed as the latest example of playground 'compensation culture' which costs the taxpayer £2million. The ...

An extraordinary sum of taxpayers' money has been paid out in playground compensation claims, some of which appear frivolous by any stretch of the imagination Birmingham City Council has shelled out ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Whitsunday. Followed categories will be added to My News. A drawing competition has been launched which is open to the age categories of under 5's, 6-9's and under ...