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.
Shetland and Western Isles residents argue ageing ferries drive depopulation. Campaigners push for undersea tunnels, citing Scandinavian success, as a modern solution for island connectivity.
Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.
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.
Major UK retailers Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing multiple stores in January 2026. Check the full list to see if your local high street is affected.
Love Island star Georgia Harrison reveals how her theatrical curtsy while heavily pregnant made the Prince of Wales laugh during her MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle.
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
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.
Fed up of festive family? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring for a six-month ranger role on uninhabited Handa Island. Salary £26,112. Apply for solitude and seabirds.
Tired of festive family gatherings? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring a ranger for six months on the uninhabited Handa Island. A unique role for those seeking solitude and wildlife.
Ofcom's 2025 report shows Love Island sparked thousands of complaints over alleged bullying, topping a list that includes GB News and Celebrity Big Brother. Discover the year's most controversial TV moments.
Malta's tranquil sister island, Gozo, crowned the top trending destination for 2026. Discover its 7,000-year history, red sands, and how to visit.
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
As The Traitors Series 4 launches, discover what happened to past winners. From Love Island USA to paying off parents' debts, see how the prize money changed their lives. Tune in on New Year's Day.
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 Spanish father and three children are missing after a tour boat sank off Komodo Island, Indonesia. Search efforts have been suspended due to bad weather. Read the latest updates.
A 69-year-old man was killed after becoming trapped between his car and a McDonald's drive-thru counter in a tragic incident in Nebraska. Police confirm it was a 'freak accident'.
Former Love Island star and NHS doctor Dr Alex George opens up about his brother's suicide, working on the Covid frontline, and his mission as the UK's youth mental health ambassador. Read his powerful story.
Three German family members found stabbed on Saint Vincent island. The suspect, a son with a history of psychological disorders, has fled. Read the latest on the investigation.
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.
US private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to buy the iconic Hamilton Island resort on the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the details of the landmark $1.2bn deal.
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.
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.
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'.
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Autopsy reveals suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings died by suicide two days before discovery in New Hampshire storage facility. Full timeline and investigation details.
Discover Amber Davies' fascinating path to the Strictly Come Dancing final, from her early days on X Factor to winning Love Island and conquering the West End. Get the full story on her unique career.
The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting that killed two students has been found dead in New Hampshire. Police are investigating a potential link to a professor's murder.
The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting has been found dead. Two students were killed and eight injured. Police are investigating a possible link to an MIT professor's murder.