Boy, 12, saves mum by steering car to safety after she faints
Zac Howells, 12, became a hero after calmly steering his mother's car to safety on the A40 when she lost consciousness. Read his incredible story of bravery and quick thinking.
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Man fires AK-47 in Ukrainian supermarket, police overpower him
Shocking footage shows a gunman opening fire in a Donetsk supermarket on Christmas Day. Police officers risked their lives to disarm him. Read the full story of the terrifying incident.
King Charles' Christmas message praises acts of bravery
In his 2025 Christmas broadcast, King Charles honoured acts of 'spontaneous bravery' and called for compassion, directly referencing the Bondi Beach and Manchester synagogue attacks. Read the full analysis.
Local hero honoured as ex-husband faces 56 sex charges
Joanne Young, 48, receives a Chief Officer's commendation for bravery in a river recovery while her ex-husband and five others face serious sexual offence charges. Read the full story.
Psychology of 'Have-a-Go Heroes' in Terror Attacks
What drives ordinary people to confront terrorists? Experts and heroes from the Bondi Beach and London Bridge attacks explain the psychology behind running towards danger.
Bondi hero may lose arm after stopping terrorist
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, who tackled a Bondi Beach gunman, may lose his left arm. The father-of-two has no regrets despite life-changing injuries. Read his story.
NSW Premier Hits Back at Police 'Freeze' Claims After Bondi Attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns strongly defends police officers' actions during the Bondi Beach terror attack, rejecting witness claims they 'froze'. 15 killed, dozens injured. Read the full details.
Swindon Kidnap Attempt Foiled by Brave Bus Passengers
Brave bus passengers intervened to save a teenage girl from a kidnap attempt in Swindon. The attacker, Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam, is now jailed. Read the full story of public courage.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Tate Modern attacker convicted of nurse assault
Jonty Bravery, jailed for throwing a child from the Tate Modern, has been found guilty of attacking two nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the latest court details.
Jonty Bravery guilty of assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, convicted of throwing boy from Tate Modern, found guilty of attacking two female nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the full details of the shocking assault.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Officer's bravery halts knife threat in Oldham
PC Anthony Spence faced down a suspect threatening 'Do you want to die?' in Oldham. Watch the full video of this brave police confrontation.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Hero tackles spade-wielding attacker in Derby
Shocking footage captures the moment a courageous member of the public rugby-tackled a violent assailant armed with a spade during a terrifying broad daylight attack in Derby city centre.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Huntingdon hero saves family from burning car on A14
An ordinary man from Huntingdon becomes an unlikely hero after pulling a family from their burning vehicle following a dramatic collision on the A14.
MP praises 'breathtaking bravery' in train rampage
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood praises heroic response to train rampage as investigation launched into how violent offender was able to board service while on bail
Commuter heroes disarm knifeman at Huntingdon station
Heroic passengers tackle armed assailant at Huntingdon railway station in broad daylight stabbing, with police praising public's courage during the violent incident.
Huntingdon train hero confronts knifeman on commute
An ordinary commute turned into a life-or-death situation when a courageous passenger confronted an armed man on a Huntingdon train. Read the exclusive interview with the hero who risked his life to protect fellow travellers.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Tate Modern attacker loses sentence appeal
The Court of Appeal upholds Jonty Bravery's 15-year prison sentence for throwing a child from Tate Modern's viewing platform, marking a significant moment for victim justice.
Tate Modern attacker loses sentence appeal
Jonty Bravery, who threw a six-year-old boy from the Tate Modern viewing platform, has failed to reduce his 15-year prison sentence in a shocking court ruling that has gripped the nation.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Police heroes save two from blazing house fire
Two courageous police officers risked their lives to save a man and woman from a terrifying house fire in West Yorkshire, earning national recognition for their extraordinary bravery.
Police hero's bodycam captures knifeman standoff
Dramatic footage shows PC James Stubbs risking his life to protect the public from an armed suspect in a tense London confrontation that could have ended in tragedy.
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