Dramatic rescue saves four men from 130ft dam edge
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
Two hikers wearing joggers and trainers were rescued from -15°C conditions on Ben Macdui. Cairngorms Mountain Rescue warns of the dangers of being ill-equipped for winter hikes. Read the full story.
A mysterious 300-foot-wide hole in a Welsh mountainside, dubbed the 'Devil's Bumhole', is drawing crowds. Discover the natural phenomenon behind the myths and local folklore in Snowdonia.
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
A Western Australian couple's dream holiday in Tasmania turned into a crisis after a mountain biking accident. Discover how the kindness of two strangers provided a lifeline and a lesson in human connection. Read their incredible story.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
The abandoned Céüze 2000 resort in France's Hautes-Alpes is a stark symbol of a wider crisis. As global heating pushes snow lines higher, hundreds of European ski stations face closure, sparking a debate: dismantle or let nature reclaim the Alps?
Fiona, Britain's formerly 'loneliest sheep', is set to become a mother of twins after a successful weight loss and health journey at her Dumfries home. Read her incredible story.
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute after a major Christmas Day search off Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after 'punishing' sea conditions.
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Latest updates.
Emergency services search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach. Christmas Day swims cancelled amid severe weather warnings. Follow live updates.
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two. Rescue teams search for missing persons amid significant structural collapse.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two and leaving others missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a large sinkhole drained a canal section. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Follow for live updates.
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
US Marshals find 43 missing children, including a one-year-old, in a major sex trafficking sting across North Florida. Nine arrests made. Read the full story.
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
A woman accused of murdering two Colombian schoolgirls with poisoned chocolate raspberries was rescued from the River Thames in London. The fugitive was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. Read the full story.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
When a pigeon fell from the sky, Jack Chadwick discovered Manchester's 3,000-strong underground pigeon rehab group, changing his view of his hometown forever. Read the heartwarming story.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
A 77-year-old Buddhist monk endured a four-day ordeal trapped upside down in a narrow cave in Thailand. Discover how rescuers performed the dramatic operation.