Ghost village evacuated for WWII remains closed after 82 years
Imber village, abandoned in 1943 for military training, remains under MoD control. Public access is limited to just 12 days a year. Discover its haunting history and how to visit.
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Pigeons: The Unsung Working-Class Heroes of History
Pigeons deserve respect as working-class heroes. They were bred for food by our ancestors, served as vital wartime messengers, and are unfairly maligned today. Discover their remarkable history.
UK Pays Off Final WWII Loan Instalment to US
On this day in 2006, Britain made its final payment on the post-war Anglo-American Loan. Discover the story of the 1945 agreement that signalled a shift in global power.
Cruise ship stranded off Papua New Guinea, voyage cancelled
The Coral Adventurer remains aground near Lae, PNG. All 124 passengers and crew are safe but will be flown home after failed refloat attempts. The ship was already under investigation for a previous passenger death.
King's Cross hotel fire: Four rescued, 36 evacuated
Four people were rescued and 36 evacuated after a fire at a King's Cross hotel. The blaze, caused by smoking materials, was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Read the full report.
Five dead in Kilimanjaro helicopter crash
A helicopter on a rescue mission has crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board. The incident occurred on a popular climbing route at high altitude.
California Emergency as Atmospheric River Storm Hits
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
Stockton's Wood's secret WWII role as bomber hideout
Explore the hidden history of Stockton's Wood in Merseyside, where WWII aircraft were concealed. Discover its transformation from a wartime hideout to a vital deadwood habitat today.
London's Secret WWII Tube Station Hidden For Years
Discover the story of Kensington (Olympia) station, the London Underground stop kept secret for years due to its vital role in the Second World War and its use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Gaza Student Reaches UK After Visa U-Turn
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
London Victoria station evacuated over fire alert
Commuters were evacuated from London Victoria station on Friday morning following a fire alert. The major transport hub was closed as emergency services responded. Read for live updates.
WWII Bletchley Park codebreaker Ruth Bourne dies at 99
Tributes paid to Ruth Bourne, a Wren who operated Bombe machines to crack the Nazi Enigma cipher, a contribution hailed as 'truly historic'. Discover her remarkable story.
Bletchley Park Enigma codebreaker Ruth Bourne dies aged 98
Tributes are paid to Ruth Bourne, a WWII Bletchley Park codebreaker who helped crack the Nazi Enigma cipher. Her work changed the course of the war. Read her remarkable story.
Washington State Floods: Governor Warns of Profound Damage
Washington state faces profound flood damage after record rains forced hundreds of rescues. Governor Bob Ferguson warns of a long recovery as more storms are forecast. Read the latest.
Washington State Levee Breach Forces Urgent Evacuations
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Levee Breach Forces Evacuations in Seattle Suburbs
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Gaza girl's vital brain operation after bombing
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Passengers evacuated after fire engulfs plane in smoke
Panicked passengers evacuated via slides after a ground equipment fire filled a LATAM Airlines plane with smoke at São Paulo Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
Derby explosives scare: 200 homes evacuated, two arrested
Around 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal called. Latest updates and advice for residents.
Derby explosives incident: Two arrested, 200 homes evacuated
A major incident was declared in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences, leading to the evacuation of over 200 homes. No terror link suspected.
Derby Evacuation: Army Called for Controlled Detonation
A major evacuation is underway in Derby after police discovered potentially explosive materials. Over 200 households have been told to leave as the Army's bomb squad prepares a controlled explosion. Get the latest updates.
UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
Forgotten WWII Pillbox Hidden at London Underground Station
Discover the WWII pillbox at Putney Bridge Station, a concrete relic from 1940 built as a last line of defence against German invasion. Learn its history and how to spot it today.
Indonesia Floods: One Million Evacuated, Death Toll Rises
Catastrophic flooding in Indonesia forces over a million to flee. The death toll rises amid widespread destruction. Learn about the crisis and relief efforts.
Prince William offers comfort to Gaza children in UK
The Prince of Wales met children evacuated from Gaza for specialist NHS care, moved by their courage. Read the full Kensington Palace statement and details.
Heathrow's abandoned royal mansion that housed a king
Discover the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the abandoned mansion near Heathrow that once housed King Faisal II of Iraq and played a crucial role in WWII D-Day planning.
Car crashes into West Sussex gas substation, homes evacuated
A car crashed into a gas substation in Pagham, West Sussex, prompting a 100-metre evacuation zone. Six flats and one house were evacuated. Read the latest updates.
I'm A Celeb 2025 stars evacuated over safety fears
All 12 I'm A Celebrity 2025 contestants including Kelly Brook were evacuated from jungle camp due to dangerous thunderstorms and giant hailstones. Read the dramatic details.
I'm a Celeb storm forces camp evacuation
I'm a Celebrity camp evacuated amid dangerous storm with massive hailstones. Contestants huddled in Bush Telegraph for safety as recording delayed. Read the dramatic details.
Desperate Journey: WWII Drama Hits UK Cinemas
Review of 'Desperate Journey', a WWII drama following a Jewish boy's escape to Paris. Based on a true story, in UK cinemas from 28 November. Read our take.
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