Elderly man dies after Enfield post office attack
Jalal Shah, 76, died after being robbed at a cash machine in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Category : Search result: elderly rescue
Police capsicum spray elderly man in care home
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
British woman killed in Chilean Patagonia snowstorm
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
British woman dies in Chile hiking tragedy
A British woman from Cornwall is among five hikers killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Read the full story of this devastating mountain tragedy.
British woman dies in Chile blizzard with four tourists
A British woman and four foreign tourists killed in Torres del Paine blizzard. Rescue teams battle extreme weather conditions in Patagonia tragedy. Read the full story.
Stranded humpback whale euthanised in Oregon
A young humpback whale stranded off the Oregon coast was euthanised after a complex rescue operation failed. Read the full heartbreaking story of the rescue attempt.
Newborn rescued from toilet cistern in Bangkok
A newborn baby girl was discovered alive inside a toilet cistern in a Bangkok office building. The infant was rushed to hospital and is now safe as police investigate.
Lancashire care home closure plans spark outrage
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
AA's New App Revolutionises Breakdown Cover
The AA's new app uses GPS to pinpoint your exact location for faster breakdown rescue. It also helps plan journeys and track MOTs. Discover how it changes roadside assistance.
Missing RFA sailor search ends off Irish coast
Extensive multi-agency search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's northwest coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Read the latest.
London woman feeds colony of 20 stray cats
Lexi Lochore accidentally became 'cat mum' to 20 strays in South London, spending £1,000 on vet bills and £60 weekly on food while trying to rehome them.
Glasgow H&M evacuated after electrical fire explosions
A major fire at an electrical substation caused explosions and forced the evacuation of an H&M store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Seven fire engines attended the scene.
Major Search for Missing Royal Navy Sailor
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
Blue Islands Airline Collapses, All Flights Cancelled
Blue Islands airline ceases trading, cancelling all flights. Passengers stranded as rescue fares launched. Find out your rights and alternative travel options here.
Overloaded migrant boat rescue details revealed
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
Helicopter emergency landing in Manchester field
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
Kitten thrown from car in Bexley, RSPCA appeals
A kitten was tragically killed after being hurled from a car window in Bexley. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward. Call 0300 123 8018 with information.
Firefighter rescues 7 from e-bike battery fire
A London firefighter saved a family of seven from a ferocious e-bike battery fire in his first week on the job. Learn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and essential safety tips.
West Virginia miner trapped in flooded mine for 4 days
Rescue teams continue searching for a miner trapped in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder mine after flooding incident. Multiple agencies involved in urgent response operation.
Astronauts Stranded After Mystery Space Impact
Three astronauts face an extended stay in orbit after their return capsule was damaged by an unknown object, sparking an international rescue effort.
British volunteers evacuate children from Gaza
A grassroots network of British citizens is undertaking dangerous rescue missions to evacuate children from war-torn Gaza, defying government inaction with extraordinary acts of courage.
California Man Survives 10 Days in Wilderness
In an incredible tale of human resilience, Lucas Renner survived ten brutal days alone in the Northern California wilderness using only his wits and determination after becoming lost during a routine hike.
Typhoon Kalmaegi: 66 dead in Philippines devastation
New aerial photographs expose the catastrophic damage wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi across the northern Philippines, with the death toll rising to at least 66 and rescue operations continuing amidst widespread flooding and landslides.
Britain's invisible care network revealed
Amidst ongoing crises, an intricate web of informal care continues to sustain vulnerable people across the UK, revealing the hidden resilience of our social fabric.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 46 in Philippines flooding
Tropical storm unleashes torrential rains across the Philippines, triggering deadly floods and landslides that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced thousands.
Nepal Avalanche: Search for Seven Climbers Continues
Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to recover bodies of international mountaineers after devastating avalanche strikes Himalayan peak in Nepal's Kangchenjunga region.
Plastic Bag Hack to Revive Dying Houseplants
Discover how a humble plastic bag could be the secret to saving your wilting houseplants. Expert gardeners reveal this surprising revival technique that's taking the plant community by storm.
Giant Hail Hospitalises Queensland's Flying Foxes
Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.
Worker dies trapped under collapsed medieval tower
Emergency crews battled through the night to rescue a construction worker trapped beneath rubble after a medieval bell tower collapse in Italy.
Worker rescued after 11 hours in medieval tower collapse
Emergency crews pull construction worker from rubble of collapsed 14th-century tower in dramatic overnight operation after 11 hours trapped beneath medieval stonework.
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