Shropshire sinkhole causes major incident on Whitchurch canal
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.
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Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire
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.
Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze
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.
Massive Fire at Methil Harbour Involving Multiple Lorries
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.
Disney On Ice at The O2: Boxing Day to 4th Jan
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into London's O2 Arena from 26 Dec to 4 Jan 2026. Get tickets for this magical family show featuring Moana, Encanto & more.
Cat sold for £30 on Vinted rescued by charity
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'.
43 Missing Children Rescued in Trafficking Operation
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.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
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.
Bondi hero receives $2.5m cheque in hospital
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed a hero after the Bondi Junction attack, is presented with a $2.5 million cheque while recovering in hospital. Read the full story of his bravery and reward.
Bondi hero gets £1.2m after tackling gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled a Bondi Beach shooter, receives over £1.2m in donations. Read his moving message of unity and resilience.
Syrian hometown celebrates Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed
Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming the Bondi attacker, has become a global symbol of courage and a source of immense pride for his war-torn Syrian hometown of Nayrab. Read his inspiring story.
Poison suspect rescued from River Thames in London
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.
AA's New App Speeds Up Breakdown Rescue
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.
A pigeon's fall led to a secret Manchester rescue network
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.
Syrian community proud of Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed the Bondi Junction attacker, is celebrated as a hero in his Syrian hometown. Discover how his bravery united communities globally.
Syrian hero Ahmed al-Ahmed disarms Bondi attacker
Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian immigrant, tackled a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack. His bravery has inspired Australia and his hometown, proving heroism knows no borders.
Hero ex-soldier stopped Liverpool parade car attack
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he halted a car ploughing through Liverpool FC crowds. Paul Doyle jailed for 21.5 years after injuring 134 people. Read the full story.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years after injuring 134
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the full account of the attack and the hero who stopped him.
Ex-soldier hailed a hero for stopping Liverpool parade attack
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he stopped a car attack during the Liverpool FC victory parade. Read his firsthand account of the day of terror.
Thames Water defers £2.5m boss bonuses until new year
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.
Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed speaks from hospital bed
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed the alleged Bondi Junction attacker, sends a message of thanks from his hospital bed. Watch the video and learn why he acted.
PM Visits 'Australian Hero' Ahmed al-Ahmed in Hospital
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Ahmed al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed the alleged Bondi shooter. Read the full story of this act of bravery and the PM's tribute.
PM visits Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in Sydney hospital
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Syrian-born hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who tackled a Bondi attacker. Read his incredible story of courage and recovery.
Lifeguard's heroic sprint with defibrillator in Bondi attack
As crowds fled the Bondi terror attack, lifeguard Jackson Doolan sprinted towards the danger with a defibrillator. Read his incredible story of courage and the community's response.
Elderly monk survives 4 days trapped upside down in cave
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.
Hero ex-soldier stopped Liverpool parade attacker in car
A court heard how an ex-soldier bravely climbed into the moving car of Paul Doyle to stop his rampage during Liverpool's victory parade, injuring 29 people. Read the full details from the sentencing hearing.
Bondi hero in hospital, fears losing arm after tackling gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed a hero for disarming a terrorist at Bondi Beach, asks for prayers from his hospital bed. The father-of-two faces multiple surgeries amid fears he could lose an arm. Read his incredible story.
Bondi Beach hero disarmed attacker before police shot
A Middle Eastern refugee emerged as a second hero in the Bondi Beach terror attack, kicking a rifle from a gunman before being fired upon by police. Read the full story of bravery and a precarious immigration status.
Student jailed for 90 days after chicken 'rescue'
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
New AA App Pinpoints Breakdowns for Faster Rescue
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
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