A man was rescued by RNLI crews after being stranded on an inflatable mattress in the Firth of Forth. The incident highlights the dangers of using pool toys in the sea. Read the full safety advice.
Former Pensions Minister Ros Altmann warns that Saba Capital's aggressive tactics against UK investment trusts like Edinburgh Worldwide (EWIT) endanger patient capital. Retail investors must vote to protect long-term interests.
Discover a sustainable winter escape along County Antrim's coast. This car-free journey from Essex features wild swims, historic castles, the Giant's Causeway and warm Irish welcomes.
Discover the intricate homes of the sand mason worm, washed ashore at Alnmouth, Northumberland. A microcosm of the coastal landscape, each grain tells a story. Explore the ever-changing British coastline.
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
Comedian Kate Owens brings manic energy to a darkly humorous show spoofing religious repression. See her acclaimed performance in London until 10 January.
Merseyside comic Jade Franks turned cleaning toilets at Cambridge into a Fringe First-winning show. Now, her hit 'Eat the Rich' is being developed for TV, as she fights to open doors for working-class artists.
Analysis reveals a surge in tankers joining Russia's registry to evade sanctions, as US seizures escalate. Discover the scale of the illicit oil trade funding conflict.
A 49-year-old man has been killed by police in Springfield after a welfare check escalated into a violent six-hour standoff. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Sky News tracks the sanctioned tanker Marinera's two-month voyage from Iran, detailing its spoofing, flag swaps, and final seizure off Iceland with UK support. Discover the covert operation.
Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
Comedian Ayoade Bamgboye discusses her Edinburgh Fringe debut, winning the prestigious Best Newcomer award, and her unique cross-cultural comedy. Discover her journey from Lagos to London.
Frank Dunlop, the pioneering director who founded London's Young Vic theatre and transformed the Edinburgh Festival, has died at 98. Discover his lasting legacy.
Amad Diallo stars as defending champions Ivory Coast ease past Burkina Faso 3-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, where they will face Egypt. Read the full match report.
As global conflicts and political tensions define 2026, comedy emerges as a crucial tool for truth and unity. Discover why protecting satire is essential for democracy and public discourse.
Extensive searches are ongoing for 15-year-old Grace Keeling, missing after being swept into the sea off East Yorkshire. Her mother and a man died trying to save her.
Frank Dunlop, the pocket dynamo who founded London's Young Vic and directed the Edinburgh International Festival, has died at 98. Read about his remarkable legacy in British theatre.
Sean Hendry sentenced to six years and three months for attempted murder at Sheraton Grand Hotel. Victim was smothered and choked. Read the full court details.
Discover the UK's most spectacular winter beach walks for 2026, from the Jurassic Coast to Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Perfect for crisp, crowd-free strolls.
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.
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.
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, drowned trying to save two others off the East Yorkshire coast. His family pays tribute to a 'selfless hero'. Search continues for one missing person.
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died a hero after attempting a rescue at Withernsea. A woman's body was also recovered. Read the family's moving tribute and latest updates.
A selfless hero, Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to rescue a teenage girl in rough seas off Withernsea. A woman also died in the tragedy. Read the full story of the coastal rescue attempt.
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.
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 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 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.
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.