Sailor killed by faulty winch on round-the-world trip
A 74-year-old New Zealand sailor died after being pulled into a defective winch on his yacht off the Isle of Wight. Read the full MAIB report on the tragic sailing accident.
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Sailor dies in faulty winch accident on global voyage
A 74-year-old sailor died after being pulled into a defective winch on his yacht off the Isle of Wight. The MAIB report reveals critical safety failures. Read the full investigation.
Prince William meets young marine conservationists
The Prince of Wales visited Colwyn Bay to commend the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network for their vital work protecting Wales' precious coastline and marine life.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Nationwide branches to stay open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms all 605 UK branches will remain open until at least 2030, securing face-to-face banking for millions of members nationwide.
Boy, 11, killed on level crossing near Kenley
The family of Jaiden Shehata pay tribute after the 11-year-old was killed on a level crossing in south London. Read the RAIB's safety recommendations.
Nationwide's 133 sole branches: Expert warning issued
Nationwide Building Society reveals 133 locations where it is the last bank branch. Experts warn of financial exclusion risks. Discover the full list and what it means for your community.
Nationwide pledges branches open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society extends its branch promise, committing to keep its entire network of 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend.
Nationwide branches to remain open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society has extended its Branch Promise, keeping all UK locations open until at least 2030. Discover how this commitment benefits communities.
Humpback whale's gentle remora removal stuns scientists
Exclusive underwater footage captures the extraordinary moment a humpback whale carefully removes remora fish from its body, revealing unprecedented interspecies behaviour in marine giants.
106 UK Bank Branches Face Closure in Major Shakeup
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Orcas Master Great White Shark Hunting Techniques
Marine scientists document unprecedented orca attacks on great white sharks off South African coast, revealing sophisticated hunting techniques that are reshaping the ocean's ecosystem.
Giant 20ft Shark Washes Ashore Near Inverness
A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.
Giant Barrel Jellyfish Swarm UK Beaches
Massive barrel jellyfish, some reaching the size of dustbin lids, are washing up on British beaches in record numbers. Marine experts explain this unusual phenomenon and what it means for UK waters.
Drone footage reveals orcas hunting great white shark
Exclusive aerial footage captures the dramatic moment a pod of killer whales strategically hunts and kills a young great white shark off South Africa's coast, revealing unprecedented hunting behaviour.
Deadly Portuguese Man O'War Alert On UK Beaches
Beachgoers across South West England issued urgent warning after multiple sightings of highly dangerous Portuguese man o'war creatures with venomous tentacles capable of causing excruciating pain and serious medical complications.
Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds
A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.
Police helicopter emergency landing in Doncaster field
A South Yorkshire Police helicopter made an emergency landing in a Doncaster field after developing technical problems, with all three crew members escaping serious injury in the dramatic incident.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Shipwrecks Become Fish Sanctuaries in UK Waters
Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created by centuries-old shipwrecks are boosting fish populations around Britain's coast, offering new hope for sustainable fisheries.
Ramsay extends olive branch to Brooklyn Beckham
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay makes surprising move to mend fences with Brooklyn Beckham after apparent tension over the latter's cooking career. Exclusive details on the peace offering that's shocked the showbiz world.
Great Barrier Reef smuggling ring busted in Melbourne raids
Australian authorities intercept massive illegal coral and marine life smuggling operation targeting the Great Barrier Reef, arresting four individuals in coordinated Melbourne raids.
Full List of UK Bank Branches Closing in 2024
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Nationwide announces major branch network changes
Nationwide Building Society announces significant restructuring across its UK branch network, affecting opening hours and services at multiple locations.
Santander to shut 140 UK branches in digital shift
Major banking giant Santander announces sweeping branch closures across Britain, citing dramatic shift to digital banking and changing customer habits.
Pacific 'Blob' Heatwave Returns, Threatening Marine Life
A massive marine heatwave dubbed 'the Blob' has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest, threatening marine ecosystems and raising concerns about climate change impacts on ocean temperatures.
'Harmless' shark species kills snorkeler in scientific first
Marine biologists issue urgent warning after previously docile shark species kills snorkeler in unprecedented attack, rewriting what we know about marine predator behaviour.
Reform UK's only Black branch chair quits party
Exclusive: The sole Black branch chair in Reform UK has quit the party, delivering a blistering condemnation of its 'damaging and divisive' approach to migration policy and raising serious questions about diversity within Nigel Farage's party.
Samaritans accused of bullying over branch closures
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
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