Live In The Dream: Nunthorpe hero dies aged seven
The racing world mourns the loss of 'once-in-a-lifetime' sprinter Live In The Dream, the 28-1 shock winner of the 2023 Nunthorpe Stakes at York. Read the full tribute.
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Live In The Dream: Nunthorpe winner dies aged seven
The racing world mourns the loss of 'once-in-a-lifetime' sprinter Live In The Dream, the 2023 Nunthorpe Stakes champion, who has died at age seven. Read the full tribute.
M6 closed to rescue racehorse stranded after Wolverhampton race
The M6 was closed to rescue Lion Ring, a racehorse stranded when his horsebox broke down after finishing third at Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic motorway operation.
M6 closed for racehorse rescue after Wolverhampton race
The M6 motorway was closed to rescue Lion Ring, a racehorse stranded when his horsebox broke down. Read the full story of the dramatic operation and the gelding's calm response.
Firefighter crawls across frozen pond to rescue dog
A dramatic ice rescue in Rhode Island saved a golden retriever named Phoenix. Watch the heroic firefighter crawl across a frozen pond in a viral video. Read the full story.
Huge Rescue Op for Missing Family in Withernsea Sea
A massive multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble. Coastguard teams battle horrendous conditions. Follow live updates.
Derby-winning trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87
Tributes pour in for Ian Balding, the champion racehorse trainer who guided Mill Reef to Derby glory in 1971. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
RSPCA's 2025 wackiest animal rescues revealed
The RSPCA has unveiled its list of the most bizarre animal rescues of 2025, featuring a fox in a chair, a puffin blown 110 miles inland, and a kitten in a sewage works. Discover the incredible stories of survival.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
Racehorse dies in A1 crash as trainer escapes with life
Newmarket trainer Denis Quinn survives a horrific crash on the A1 that killed his two-year-old filly, Calypso Breeze. Read his emotional account of the accident and the aftermath.
Gamers raise £500k for ex-racehorse from Umamusume
Fans of the global gaming hit Umamusume have donated over £500,000 to support the retirement of Meisho Doto, the real-life racehorse who inspired a beloved character. Discover how virtual success is funding real-world equine welfare.
Racehorse 'Thank You Ma'am' Saves Oxfordshire Village Pub
A country pub in Uffington rebrands as 'Thank You Ma'am' after a winning racehorse, in a unique bid to combat local closures and celebrate racing heritage. Join the celebration this Sunday.
Aidan O'Brien's Champion Hawk Wing Dies at Stud
Hawk Wing, the Aidan O'Brien-trained star who won the Lockinge Stakes by a record 11 lengths, has died of colic at stud in South Korea aged 26. Read the full tribute.
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.
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.
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.
Racehorse Pancho euthanised after Breeders' Cup injury
The racing world mourns as three-year-old colt Pancho is put down following a catastrophic leg fracture during the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, reigniting debates about horse welfare in the sport.
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.
Champion Horse Tommie Jakes Dies at Newmarket
The racing world is in mourning after the sudden death of champion racehorse Tommie Jakes, who collapsed and died at Newmarket's prestigious training grounds in a devastating incident that has shocked the sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shorts-wearing walker rescued from Ben Nevis in storm
A walker wearing only shorts was dramatically rescued from Britain's highest peak after being caught in severe weather conditions during Storm Amy. The shocking incident highlights the dangers of mountain climbing unprepared.
Coastguard's daring cliff rescue saves dog from 300ft fall
In a heart-stopping rescue operation, HM Coastguard teams performed a miraculous cliffside mission to save a stranded dog clinging to a narrow ledge after falling 300 feet in Cornwall.
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