PC Tom Shearman speaks of his 'anguish' after his wife and two children died in a Gloucestershire house fire. He thanks the public for over £300,000 in donations and urges everyone to cherish loved ones.
A police officer has spoken of his 'anguish and trauma' after his wife, two young children and dog died in a house fire in Briscombe on Boxing Day 2025. Read his heartbreaking tribute.
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'.
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 children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
Mark Moran survived a cardiac arrest thanks to friend's CPR, a first responder, and the what3words app. His story highlights the vital importance of emergency preparedness.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and bomb disposal experts called to a Blackpool street after potentially explosive materials were discovered. Residents evacuated.
A woman miraculously survived after a high-speed crash ejected her from her car into a backyard swimming pool in Laughlin, Nevada. Homeowner describes the terrifying moment.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
A fundraising appeal for PC Tom Shearman, who lost his wife and two children in a Stroud house fire, has surpassed £257,000. The community rallies after the devastating Boxing Day blaze.
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.
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.
The RNLI urges caution for festive sea dips after two swimmers vanished on Christmas Day. Key safety advice includes assessing conditions, avoiding solo swims, and wearing appropriate gear.
Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm near Burnopfield. A 13-year-old was seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
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.
Metropolitan Police urge public not to attempt entry to sold-out Mayor's fireworks. Plan travel, use 999 only for emergencies, and avoid Primrose Hill. Stay safe welcoming 2026.
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.
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.
Ken Neville's heart stopped during a cardiac arrest. Thanks to rapid paramedic response, he recovered to celebrate Christmas with his family. Learn life-saving skills.
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 serving police officer tried in vain to save his wife and two young children from a devastating Boxing Day fire in a Cotswolds cottage. The community is in shock.
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.
Police urgently search for Haan, 10, missing from Harrow. Last seen on Southbank near London Dungeon at 2pm, 28 December. Call 999 if seen.
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
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.
A heroic father in Texas used a phone tracking feature to locate his 15-year-old daughter after she was abducted at knifepoint on Christmas Day. Read the full story of the rescue and arrest.
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.