GPS tag evidence places rapist at Benfleet crime scene
Kyle Pauley, 24, jailed for 12 years after GPS monitoring tag placed him at the scene of a violent rape and stabbing in Essex. The victim speaks of her ongoing trauma.
Kyle Pauley, 24, jailed for 12 years after GPS monitoring tag placed him at the scene of a violent rape and stabbing in Essex. The victim speaks of her ongoing trauma.
A kind-hearted Londoner rescued a distressed fox whose head was trapped in an empty crisp packet. Watch the heartwarming footage and learn about urban wildlife encounters.
Marking 75 years since his first column, we explore the life and legacy of Harry Griffin, the Guardian's longest-serving Country Diarist, who chronicled the Lake District for over half a century.
A manhunt is underway after a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City left two dead and several injured during a funeral. Police say it was not a faith-based attack.
Discover Epping Forest, a 6,000-acre ancient woodland reachable via the Central line. Spot fallow deer, explore historic trails like the Essex Way, and enjoy a perfect winter escape from the city.
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
Essential works in Islington will close roads for up to 11 days in January. Plan your route around Finsbury Park, Highbury Corner & City Road closures.
Police officers in New York leapt into a frozen pond to save an eight-year-old boy on Christmas Day. Days later, the boy met his heroes. Read the full story.
A devastating fire has completely gutted the historic West Essex Golf Clubhouse near the M25. Over 60 firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
A major fire has torn through the historic West Essex Golf Club in London. Six crews are battling the blaze. All persons are accounted for and no injuries reported. Follow for live updates.
Dancing on Ice professional Vanessa Bauer is engaged to former Reading FC player James Rowe after a romantic proposal on a frozen lake in Canada. Get all the details on their dream winter getaway and wedding plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two hikers wearing joggers and trainers were rescued from -15°C conditions on Ben Macdui. Cairngorms Mountain Rescue warns of the dangers of being ill-equipped for winter hikes. Read the full story.
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
A light aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford. Police and AAIB are investigating the serious incident. Read the latest updates here.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is due in court next week, charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old was arrested in April. Read the latest details.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
A serious collision closed the M25 near Brentwood, causing long delays. National Highways confirmed the road has reopened but warned of residual queues.
Police were called to Mill Lane in Witham, Essex, after a man's body was discovered. Officers confirm the death is not suspicious and next of kin are informed.
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
John Doocey, 30, sentenced to three years after video showed him opening a can of Stella Artois moments before a high-speed crash that seriously injured two passengers on the A133 in Essex.
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
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.