Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Tuesday 6 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

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Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 30 June 2026

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Updated Tuesday 6 October 2026

Dormant

Fake squishy toys linked to 260% rise in child burn injuries

The Children's Burns Trust says fake squishy toys are linked to a 260% rise in child burn injuries, while Manchester Trading Standards has seized 40,000 unsafe toys.

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Updated Tuesday 30 June 2026

Dormant

Hospital warns against microwaving squishy toys after children suffer burns

A hospital reported six cases of children suffering burns from microwaving squishy toys, prompting a safety warning.

1 channel

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Timeline

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Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Tuesday 6 October 2026 ——————— 3m 32s 3.3%
Tuesday 30 June 2026 2m 12s 5.8% ———————