Children among 18 injured after tree falls on Surrey centre
Several children were among 18 injured when a tree fell on PGL Activity Centre in Hindhead, Surrey. One patient was airlifted to London with serious leg injury.
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Doomsday wreck masts to be cut down in September
The masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a sunken shipwreck carrying 1,400 tonnes of explosives, will be dismantled in September to reduce risk of falling onto munitions.
Man trampled to death by cattle at National Trust estate
A walker in his 70s died after being trampled by cattle at the Felbrigg Hall Estate in Norfolk. Emergency services were called on Monday, and an investigation is underway with the Health and Safety Executive.
Hero who saved drowning boy: 'I'm not leaving that bairn'
Davey Short, 48, rescued a 12-year-old boy from the North Sea at Seaton Carew beach; the boy's father and another man died in the incident.
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Rainham hotel fire: 80 firefighters tackle blaze
Around 80 firefighters are tackling a fire at Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham. The blaze broke out at an outbuilding on Berwick Pond Road; road closed. Avoid area.
Walton-on-the-Naze: Quiet Essex Beach Town 90 Mins from London
Walton-on-the-Naze, just 90 minutes from London by train, offers golden beaches and a peaceful escape from crowded seaside resorts like Southend and Brighton.
Unsung Hero: Phil Bertelsen mends cables 476ft up
Phil Bertelsen, 35, from Castleford, maintains high voltage power lines for National Grid, climbing up to 476ft high on pylons while singing along to the Spice Girls.
Bamburgh Voted UK's Best Seaside Destination for Sixth Year
Bamburgh, a village on the Northumbrian coast, has been named the UK's best seaside destination for the sixth consecutive year in a Which? survey of 5,000 holidaymakers, scoring 84% overall.
Five evacuated from East London pub after flood
Firefighters evacuated five people from the Lord Morpeth pub in Bow after a burst water main flooded Old Ford Road, affecting up to 650 households.
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Historic Edinburgh store engulfed by massive fire
A huge fire has ripped through the historic Debenhams building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, with seven fire engines at the scene. No injuries reported, but tram and bus services are disrupted.
Elephant rescued from abandoned well in Kerala after 10 hours
A 15-year-old elephant was rescued after falling into an abandoned well in Kerala, India. Forest officials used an excavator to create a mud ramp for its escape. The elephant had an old trunk injury, leading it to seek food in human areas.
UK airport e-gate age lowered to 8, affecting 1.5 million children
From July 8, children as young as eight can use passport e-gates at UK airports, benefiting up to 1.5 million families and reducing wait times ahead of summer holidays.
M23 near Gatwick Airport closed after fatal crash
A fatal crash on the M23 southbound near Gatwick Airport has closed the motorway for hours, causing severe rush hour delays. The carriageway is expected to remain shut until early afternoon.
Europe's longest ferry: 36-hour UK to Spain journey
Europe's longest ferry journey takes 36 hours from Portsmouth to Bilbao, Spain. Brittany Ferries offers cabins, Spanish food, and a sundeck. Prices from £231.
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80 firefighters tackle Wood Green blaze near tube station
Eighty firefighters and 12 engines were called to a fire on High Road in Wood Green near Turnpike Lane tube station. Fifteen people were led to safety, two taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
Four rescued after motorboat fire off Scilly coast
Four people were rescued from a flaming motorboat 20 miles off the Isles of Scilly after an engine explosion. The RNLI lifeboat crew extracted them as black smoke poured from the saloon.
Bus smashes into Notting Hill house, no injuries
A red bus crashed into a terrace house in Notting Hill, West London, causing chaos but no injuries. Emergency crews responded and an investigation is ongoing.
Notting Hill bus crash damages house and cars
A single-decker bus crashed into a terraced house and two cars in Notting Hill on July 2. No injuries were reported; police appeal for witnesses.
Tottenham fire: 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a two-storey warehouse fire at an industrial estate in Tottenham, London, since 10.51pm Thursday.
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Fire at Aberthaw Power Station: Residents told to close windows
A large fire at the former Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales, has prompted authorities to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Gatwick parking scam: dozens stranded as cars vanish
Dozens of holidaymakers were stranded at Gatwick after a dodgy meet-and-greet parking service left cars dumped in scrapyards or hotels, with possessions stolen.
Police warn of overcrowding risk at new Charlton venue
Police fear dangerous overcrowding at Charlton station if a new 5,000-capacity outdoor venue is approved. The Met Police and Southeastern Railways raise concerns over crowd safety.
Two killed, 20 injured in Long Island Expressway crash
Two people died and 20 were injured in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, involving a coach bus and five vehicles, prompting an NTSB investigation.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East shut for 22 days
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close for 22 days from July 26, affecting 55,000 daily passengers, as Network Rail replaces 1,800m of track.
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Shetland Councillors Back £655m Tunnel Plans to Link Islands
Shetland councillors have approved plans for up to four subsea tunnels, starting with links from Mainland to Yell and Unst, costing £655m, to replace ageing ferries and combat depopulation.
Cows on tracks cause major delays on West Coast Main Line
A herd of cows blocked the West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire for over four hours, causing delays and cancellations for thousands of passengers.
Hammersmith Bridge full reopening ruled out by deadline
Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to traffic due to Government fund requiring repairs by April 2030, dashing hopes for full restoration.
Woolwich Foot Tunnel lift reopening by December after 4 years
The north lift at Woolwich Foot Tunnel, out of service since August 2022 due to vandalism, is expected to reopen by December 2026, with repairs costing £217,000.
Car crashes into north London bus stop, two injured
Two people were injured after a car ploughed into a bus stop queue in north London, witnesses say people ran for their lives as the vehicle flipped onto its roof.
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Jet skier killed by rock arch collapse in Malta
A 26-year-old Chinese jet skier died after a rock archway in Malta collapsed when an American tourist jumped off it; a woman was injured.
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