High-rise window cleaners rescued after basket breaks
Two window cleaners were left dangling from a 22-storey building for an hour after their basket broke. Read how emergency services performed the dramatic rescue.
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Hong Kong fire kills 128, rescue teams search towers
At least 128 people died in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court inferno as rescue teams conduct floor-by-floor searches. Three construction executives arrested amid safety probe.
Major Fire at Historic Bury Building
A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.
15-year-old rescued from 36-storey crane in Jerusalem
Dramatic rescue operation saves teenager who spent seven hours dangling from crane 36 stories high. Fire teams scale building in morning operation. Read the full story.
Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Major Rochdale fire causes multiple injuries
A major fire has broken out in a Rochdale commercial building, causing multiple injuries and widespread road closures. Emergency services are urging the public to avoid the Mellor Street area.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Hero uses JCB digger to save man from drowning in river
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Indonesia school collapse: 67 dead as search ends
Rescue operations have concluded at the Indonesian school collapse site with 67 fatalities confirmed, as the community mourns one of the nation's worst educational facility disasters in recent memory.
Indonesia school collapse: Death toll rises in student tragedy
Rescue teams work against time in Indonesia after a devastating school collapse claims young lives, with many students still trapped beneath rubble in this education tragedy.
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