A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
Norfolk Police launch urgent search for Jill Grint, 79, missing from Earlham. She was last seen with a walking stick and yellow bag. Public urged to help.
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
A National Audit Office report reveals GPs are struggling to provide adequate care for older people with frailty, with only 18% assessed for fall risk. Experts blame workload pressures.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, trying to punch a baby and killing a man, the Old Bailey hears. Read the shocking details of the Christmas Day attacks.
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was struck and killed by a train in Nottinghamshire. The talented goalkeeper was remembered for his 'infectious smile'.
Two young brothers, Fadi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, 8, were killed by an Israeli drone strike while gathering firewood in southern Gaza. Read the full report on the latest ceasefire violations.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
A 35-year-old man is on life-support after being hit by a car on Lascelles Avenue, Harrow. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Three octogenarian nuns who defied church orders to return to their Austrian convent have been granted a reprieve. Discover their inspiring story of faith and defiance.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A major fire at a Hong Kong residential complex has left four dead, including a firefighter, with others trapped. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze.
Tributes pour in for PC Mathew Parker, an Essex Police officer killed while responding to an emergency on the A12. A beloved family man remembered for his dedication and passion.
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
Discover why 'button edgers' - pedestrians who refuse to press crossing buttons - are infuriating commuters across the UK. Learn the truth about traffic light systems and why pressing matters.
Israeli forces eliminate Hezbollah's military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai in Beirut strike days before Pope Leo's Lebanon visit. Five killed in escalation.
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a grandmother-of-eight who recently survived pancreatic cancer, was killed in a tragic collision with a refuse truck outside a primary school in Santa Ana.
Two Palestinian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were killed by Israeli forces in a West Bank raid. This occurs as UNICEF reports nearly two children killed daily in Gaza since the ceasefire. Follow for the latest developments.
Jalal Shah, 76, died after being robbed at a cash machine in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Old Kent Road, Bermondsey. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Major traffic disruptions continue.