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Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.

Climber dies in 1,000ft Yosemite rockfall

A devastating rockfall incident in Yosemite National Park claims the life of a Los Angeles-based climber from Texas during an ascent of the iconic El Capitan formation.

People smugglers target West Country to evade Kent patrols

Exclusive police intelligence reveals human smugglers are redirecting small boat crossings to Devon and Cornwall coastlines as border enforcement intensifies along traditional Kent routes. Authorities warn of dangerous new patterns emerging in Channel cro

Double Hurricane Threat for US East Coast

Meteorologists are tracking two powerful storm systems that could converge into a severe 'double threat' for the US East Coast, prompting urgent preparations from Florida to New England.

German tourists rescued from incoming tide at Lyme Regis

A group of German tourists had to be dramatically rescued by HM Coastguard after being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide on the famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Shocking footage captures their scramble to safety.

Giant Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Found in Rutland

The colossal 10-metre-long fossil of a prehistoric 'sea dragon', the largest and most complete of its kind ever found in Britain, has been miraculously discovered during a routine draining of a lagoon at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.

Giant Prehistoric Crocodile Species Discovered in UK

A new species of giant crocodile, dating back 150 million years, has been identified from a fossil found on the UK's Jurassic Coast, offering a fresh perspective on the predators that roamed alongside dinosaurs.

Oldest Ankylosaur Fossil Unearthed in Morocco

A groundbreaking discovery in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains reveals the oldest known ankylosaur, a 'spiky tank' dinosaur, pushing back the species' origins by 20 million years and challenging established theories of dinosaur evolution.

John Williams: 'I never liked film music very much'

Legendary composer John Williams reveals in a candid interview his complex relationship with film music, preferring concert halls to cinema screens despite creating cinema's most iconic scores.

Cliff collapses onto beach in front of startled sunbathers

Dramatic footage captures the terrifying moment a large section of cliff face shears off and crashes onto a popular Dorset beach, sending sunbathers fleeing for safety. The landslide occurred at Seatown Beach near Bridport.

Massive rockfall sends cliff crashing onto British beach

Terrifying footage captures the moment a massive cliff face crumbles onto a popular British beach in Dorset. The colossal rockfall, sending tonnes of earth and debris crashing down, serves as a stark warning about coastal erosion.

Durdle Door beach bans disposable barbecues to protect coast

The world-famous Durdle Door beach, a jewel of the Jurassic Coast, introduces a major ban on disposable barbecues and fires following serious safety and environmental concerns. Learn how this move aims to preserve the iconic landmark for future generation

Italy bans cliff diving after tourist's fatal plunge

Italian officials have issued a stark warning to tourists after a man died cliff diving from a popular beauty spot. The tragedy has prompted immediate safety reviews and calls for an end to the dangerous trend.

UK rail chaos as storms batter northern routes

Severe weather warnings issued as heavy rain and flooding cause major rail disruptions across northern England, with LNER and Avanti West Coast services heavily affected.

UK rail chaos amid severe weather warnings

Heavy rain and flooding cause major disruptions to rail services across Scotland and northern England, with LNER and Avanti West Coast among affected operators.

East Coast faces severe flooding as storm hits

Millions along the US East Coast face travel chaos and power outages as torrential rain and fierce winds trigger flood warnings in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

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