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'.
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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.
Hikers in trainers rescued from -15°C mountain
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.
Four London fires in four days caused by candles
London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning after four separate fires in four days, all caused by unattended candles. Key safety advice to protect your home this New Year.
Sheffield bungalow fire: Woman dies at scene
A woman has died after a fire ripped through a bungalow in Sheffield's Upperthorpe area. Firefighters rescued her but she could not be saved. Read the latest details.
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof after crash
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.
Teen dies in Hamstreet house fire, investigation ongoing
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Plane crashes into Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex
A light aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford. Police and AAIB are investigating the serious incident. Read the latest updates here.
Mother and two children die in Stroud Boxing Day fire
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Stroud. The father, a Gloucestershire Police officer, survived. Authorities confirm the blaze was a tragic accident.
Mother and two children die in Boxing Day house fire
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
Boxing Day fire in Stroud claims three lives
A mother and her two young children have died in a tragic Boxing Day house fire in Stroud, Gloucestershire. One person escaped. Police confirm the fire is not suspicious.
Child dies, another hurt in Kent house fire
A child has died and another is in hospital after an intense house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the tragic blaze.
Child dies in Kent house fire, investigation ongoing
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
Kent house fire: Neighbours battled blaze in Hamstreet
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
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.
Tourist rescued after 20ft cliff fall at Australian beach
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.
Major fire destroys South Shields arcade on Boxing Day
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Three missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Three people are unaccounted for after a tragic Boxing Day house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud. One person was taken to hospital. Police and fire services are investigating.
Man dies after North London flat fire
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Darndale Close, Walthamstow. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Man found dead in Witham street on Christmas Eve
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.
Man and dog die in Christmas Eve flat fire
A man and his dog have died after a fire broke out in a Fife apartment in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police and fire services are investigating the tragic incident.
Council worker saves elderly woman from London flat fire
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.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole causes major incident on Whitchurch canal
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a large sinkhole drained a canal section. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Follow for live updates.
Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire
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.
Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Massive Fire at Methil Harbour Involving Multiple Lorries
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Cat sold for £30 on Vinted rescued by charity
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
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