Woman trapped on freezing beach as wheelchair sinks in sand
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.
Coastguard and RNLI teams have concluded their search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day. Police urge against Boxing Day swims.
Two men are missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services continue search amid severe weather warnings. Stay out of the water.
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.
The UNIT-based Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and Sea' concludes, but a major character misstep leaves its powerful environmental message adrift. Read our full review.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased an incredible post-credits scene for the finale of UNIT spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The finale airs December 21 on BBC iPlayer.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
The Arctic experienced its hottest year in 125 years, with sea ice at a record low. Scientists warn of cascading global impacts from the rapidly warming 'world's refrigerator'.
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw reveals the 'liberating' challenge of playing Salt, a non-human lead in the new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. Read the full interview and review.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-based series, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, revives classic Sea Devils with timely climate themes. The first two episodes air December 7 on BBC.
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
Sweden's navy encounters Russian submarines almost weekly in the Baltic, with fears of increased activity post-Ukraine ceasefire. Read the latest on regional security.
Tonight's TV highlights: Russell T Davies' ambitious new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on BBC One, and Channel 4's gripping Apollo 1 documentary. Your evening viewing sorted.
The UK's energy security depends on domestic gas production for decades, warns a leading industry figure. Discover why new North Sea fields are deemed essential.
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Administrators Teneo target a pre-Christmas sale of Petrofac's profitable UK North Sea operations, potentially safeguarding thousands of British jobs. Read the latest on the insolvency process.
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart with a new deep-sea mission over a decade after its disappearance. Read the latest on the renewed investigation.
Russell T Davies's new UNIT spin-off, 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', brings back Sea Devils in a climate-themed story. The first two episodes air Sunday, December 7 at 8:30pm.