Boat capsizes off Sydney beach: one dead, boy missing
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
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.
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.
Skipper Christian Beck and his crew on Lawless have won the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race after a tense final battle. Read the full story of their dramatic victory.
Sydney authorities announce a major police operation for New Year's Eve 2025, following the Bondi Junction attack. Discover the security plans and event details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a fierce battle for line honours as brutal conditions force a quarter of the fleet to retire, with crews reporting injuries and damage. Follow the gripping finale.
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.
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.
Day two of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a fierce duel between supermaxis Comanche and LawConnect. Get the latest standings and weather analysis.
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.
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.
Skippers brace for a tough first night in the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with strong southerlies and upwind conditions posing risks of boat damage and crew injuries. Get the latest forecast and contender analysis.
The 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race is set for a cold, wet, and bumpy start with strong southerly winds, while Western Australia faces a cyclone and extreme fire danger. Read the latest forecast and tributes.
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.
The Bookshop Darlinghurst, a beloved LGBTQ+ community hub on Oxford Street for 43 years, has shut its doors. Discover the story of its final days and the legacy of its long-serving staffer, Noel Lee.
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 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.
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.
Sydney unites in grief for 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Mourners honour her with a bee symbol as funerals are held across two cities. Read the full tribute.
Sydney's Jewish community gathers to honour Rabbi Eli Schlanger and other victims of the Bondi beach terror attack. Vigils see poignant unity between Jews and Muslims.
Over 40 firefighters are tackling a major fire on Lord Street in North Woolwich. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut. Follow for live updates.