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US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

Mike Holston Injured in Skydiving Accident

Wildlife influencer Mike Holston, 'the Real Tarzann', is recovering in hospital after a serious skydiving accident. He shared updates with his 16 million followers.

10 dead in Christmas bus crash after 600ft plunge

A devastating bus crash on Christmas Day left 10 people dead, including a child, after the vehicle fell over 600ft. 32 others were injured in the tragedy. Follow the latest updates.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

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.

Skydiver dies in Tennessee plane crash tragedy

A routine skydiving expedition turned to tragedy when a small aircraft crashed in Tennessee, claiming the life of one skydiver who had just leapt from the doomed plane. Emergency services rushed to the devastating scene.

Skydiver, 52, dies in parachute failure horror

A seasoned skydiver with over 200 jumps met a tragic end during a routine dive in Queensland, Australia, when his parachute failed to deploy properly. The 52-year-old's fatal plunge is under investigation by authorities.

Brit survives 11,000ft fall after parachutes fail

A British thrill-seeker miraculously survives plummeting 11,000 feet when both parachutes fail during Nevada desert skydive, walking away with minor injuries in what experts call 'the survival story of the decade'.

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

Newlywed Skydiver Killed in Horror Parachute Accident

A newlywed skydiving instructor has been killed in a horrific parachuting accident in Australia, just hours after celebrating his wedding. The experienced jumper, named locally as Nick, was on his 800th dive when the tragedy occurred.

Two men die in freak glass accident at football club

A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

100-Year-Old Brit Still Skydives and Drives Sports Car

Defying all expectations of ageing, a sprightly 100-year-old man from the UK continues to enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled life, regularly skydiving and driving his sports car. Discover his incredible secrets to longevity and vitality.

Mystery as expert skydiver Sandro Bigozzi falls to his death

Italian authorities are investigating the tragic death of veteran skydiver Sandro Bigozzi, who fell from a plane during a routine jump in Sardinia. The 57-year-old, known as 'Big,' was an expert with thousands of jumps to his name.

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