Luke Haffield, 20, Dies in River Avon Tragedy
The family of Luke Haffield speak of their devastation after the 20-year-old was pulled from the River Avon. Read the full story of the tragic accident.
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Family's agony after son, 20, pulled from River Avon
The family of Luke Haffield, 20, speak of their devastation after his body was recovered from the River Avon. Read the full story of this tragic accident.
Teenager dies after police Taser and M5 collision
An 18-year-old man died from multiple injuries after being tasered by police and then struck by a car on the M5. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Inquest into M5 death of teen tased by police
An inquest has begun into the death of Logan Smith, 18, who was tased by police and then hit by a car on the M5. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Man found dead for a week in Bristol homeless hostel
Zaid Jawad's body was discovered in a Bristol Salvation Army hostel a week after he was reported missing. Police and the charity are under scrutiny as an investigation is launched.
Jury inquest into M5 death of teen who fled police
A jury will investigate the death of Tamzin Ellen Hall, 17, who was hit on the M5 after fleeing a police car. Her family says the driver was not at fault. Read the latest.
Jury inquest into M5 death of teen fleeing police
A jury will examine the death of Tamzin Ellen Hall, 17, who was hit on the M5 after fleeing a police car. Her family says the driver was not at fault. Read the latest.
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Woman's body found in Beccles river, death 'unexplained'
Norfolk Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers are appealing for information about her final movements.
River Island Closing 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Munich's famed Eisbach river surfing wave removed again
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of Aria Thorpe, 9
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The victim died from a single stab wound. Read the latest updates.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of Aria Thorpe, 9
Avon and Somerset Police confirm a 15-year-old has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Read the latest updates on this tragic case.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of 9-year-old Aria Thorpe
A teenager has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the tragic news. Read the latest updates.
Boy, 14, arrested after death of 9-year-old girl
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the tragic incident in Lime Close.
Boy, 14, Held After Girl, 9, Dies in Weston-super-Mare
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police have launched a murder investigation and are supporting the devastated family.
Teen arrested after girl, 9, found dead in Somerset
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a nine-year-old girl's body at a property in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating the 'utterly dreadful' incident.
Girl, 9, stabbed to death in Weston-super-Mare
A nine-year-old girl has been killed in a stabbing at a house in Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Ultra-rare £75-a-pint beer goes on sale in Stratford
An exclusive Alaskan stout, costing £25 for a third of a pint, has arrived at a Warwickshire tasting room. Discover the story behind Britain's most expensive brew.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Police Officer Drowns in Bristol Harbour After Night Out
PC Rehaan Akhtar, 28, was found in Bristol Harbour after a night out. The South Wales Police officer is believed to have drowned. Read the full story.
Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5
An 18-year-old man tragically died after being hit by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance that had stopped to provide treatment. Our thoughts are with his family.
18-year-old dies on M5 after exiting ambulance
An 18-year-old man was struck and killed on the M5 after leaving an ambulance. The incident has prompted a police referral to the IOPC and major road closures. Read the full report.
Firefighter loses case over 'fireman' term failure
Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.
Firefighter loses 'fireman' term unfair dismissal case
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
A303 Crash: Man Dies, One Critical in Somerset
A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.
Teen Couple's Home Destroyed by Arsonists
A teenage couple's first home near Yeovil was burned down by arsonists days before they were due to move in. The uninsured £60,000 property and all their belongings were destroyed. Police are investigating.
Drunk Ryanair passenger brawls with police on flight
Shocking footage shows a disruptive passenger refusing to sit down, forcing a Ryanair flight to circle Bristol and leading to a violent arrest. Read the full story.
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