Six firefighters hurt in London fire engine crash
Six London firefighters are being treated for broken bones and chest injuries after two fire engines collided in central London. Get the latest updates on the incident and investigation.
Category : Emergency Services
Mother dies, daughter missing in Withernsea sea tragedy
A mother has died and her teenage daughter is missing after getting into trouble in the sea off Withernsea. A member of the public also died trying to help. Read the latest updates.
Man arrested after Bexleyheath high street shooting
A man is in hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting on Broadway, Bexleyheath. Police have arrested a 35-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder. Get the latest details.
Man dies trying to save two people in Withernsea sea
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Withernsea, East Yorkshire. His family calls him a 'true selfless hero'. Read the full story.
Two dead after car plunges into icy Kent river
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
Family tribute to mum killed in Rudford car crash
Suzanne Wilmot, 60, died in a collision on Whitehall Lane. A man was arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Six drown in Australian New Year beach tragedy
Emergency services suspend searches for missing swimmers after six people die along Australia's eastern coastline during a horror New Year period. Read the full report.
Search called off after two drown near Withernsea
HM Coastguard has stood down the search for a third person after two bodies were recovered from the sea in East Yorkshire. The operation faced horrendous conditions with three-metre waves.
Search resumes after two drown off Yorkshire coast
A major search operation continues near Withernsea for a missing person after two bodies were recovered. Rescue teams battle freezing conditions and dangerous waves.
Two dead after Withernsea sea rescue operation
Two people have died after being pulled from the sea off Withernsea. A major search and rescue operation was launched amid horrendous conditions. Read the latest.
Two dead, one missing in Yorkshire sea rescue
Two people have died and a search continues for a missing person after a major emergency operation off the Yorkshire coast near Withernsea. Read the latest updates.
Fatal shooting in Melbourne's Fitzroy under investigation
A man has died after a shooting at a Fitzroy intersection. Police are searching for a vehicle that fled the scene. Read the latest on this developing investigation.
Search for two missing off Withernsea after man dies
A major search operation continues off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services braved dangerous seas as they hunt for two missing people. Read the latest updates.
Man dies in major Yorkshire coast sea rescue
A 67-year-old man has died after being pulled from the sea near Withernsea. A major multi-agency search continues for others in difficulty. Read the latest.
Major Search for Two Missing Off Yorkshire Coast
A major rescue operation involving coastguard, RNLI, and emergency services is underway near Withernsea after two people went missing in the sea. Follow for live updates.
Labrador rescued from frozen pond by firefighters
A Labrador named Phoenix was saved by firefighters after falling through ice on a frozen pond in Rhode Island. Read the full story of the dramatic New Year's Day rescue.
Major Rescue After Swimmers in Difficulty at Withernsea
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in freezing sea waters with horrendous conditions. Emergency services are on scene.
Ambulance gets stuck in sand on Camber Sands beach
A South East Coast Ambulance Service vehicle became trapped on Camber Sands while attending a seriously ill patient. The crew and patient were rescued, but the incident has left locals baffled.
Murder charge after New Year's Eve death in Bury
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Woman charged with murder over fatal Melbourne house fire
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal house fire in Clyde North, Melbourne, last month. One man died and two others were injured.
Snorkeller missing in Western Australia, search underway
A snorkeller is missing off Western Australia's coast near Ledge Point. Emergency services have launched a major land, sea, and air search operation. Stay informed on the developing situation.
Officer punched in throat by driver fleeing crash scene
A West Midlands policewoman was punched in the throat by a man fleeing a crash in a Range Rover. Two suspects were later arrested in South Staffordshire.
Two killed, church gutted in Dutch New Year chaos
A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.
Gloucestershire officer pays tribute after Boxing Day fire
PC Tom Shearman speaks of his 'anguish' after his wife and two children died in a Gloucestershire house fire. He thanks the public for over £300,000 in donations and urges everyone to cherish loved ones.
Officer pays tribute after family dies in Boxing Day fire
A police officer has spoken of his 'anguish and trauma' after his wife, two young children and dog died in a house fire in Briscombe on Boxing Day 2025. Read his heartbreaking tribute.
Officer's tribute after wife and children die in house fire
A Gloucestershire police officer has paid tribute to his wife and two children, who died in a Boxing Day house fire in Stroud. Tom Shearman described them as 'three of the greatest humans'.
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.
Fireworks Injure Children in Australia on New Year's Eve
Two children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
Woman dies after being swept out to sea at Sydney beach
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
Heart stopped 15 mins: CPR and app save Bristol man
Mark Moran survived a cardiac arrest thanks to friend's CPR, a first responder, and the what3words app. His story highlights the vital importance of emergency preparedness.
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