A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
Three men from South London have been formally charged in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Surbiton's Fishponds Park. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspects remain in custody ahead of their court appearance.
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
In a farcical low-speed pursuit, a hapless thief was caught by police after stealing a road roller from a Berkshire cricket club, leading them on a comical 6mph chase through village streets.
Discover London's best-kept secret - a stunning sandy beach right in the heart of the city that offers a perfect escape from urban life without leaving the capital.
A Swiss man and his loyal guide dog narrowly escaped tragedy after their yacht sank off the coast of South Africa. Their rescue was delayed for days due to a bureaucratic standoff over the dog's paperwork, sparking international outrage.
Metropolitan Police release new details after a woman's body was recovered from the River Thames near Tower Bridge, as the investigation continues.
In an astonishing turn of events, a woman reported missing for five days has been found alive in a remote Scottish mountain range. The dramatic rescue operation has been hailed as a 'miracle' by emergency services.
A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi
A former CCTV operator and police employee from High Wycombe, Graham Smith, has been sentenced to two years in prison for voyeurism and misconduct in public office after secretly filming women in public toilets and a gym changing room.
A 34-year-old man from High Wycombe has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a vicious, unprovoked hammer attack on a 67-year-old man, leaving him with life-altering injuries. Thames Valley Police condemn the 'cowardly and shocking' act of violence.
Exclusive analysis reveals how decades of underinvestment, rampant leaks, and failed regulation have pushed England's water system to the brink of collapse. Discover the radical solutions needed to avert a national disaster.
A body has been recovered from the River Thames in the search for Daniel Khalife, the former soldier who escaped from Wandsworth prison. The discovery brings a sombre end to the massive four-day manhunt.
Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.
The body of a five-year-old boy has been recovered from the River Thames in London, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for the fun-loving child who was reported missing from a family party.
Discover the stunning European city where a colossal river creates an international divide, placing one half in Germany and the other in Switzerland, complete with two separate currencies and time zones.
A woman was dramatically rescued from the freezing River Darwen in Blackburn after falling in near Witton Park. Quick-thinking members of the public formed a human chain to save her before emergency services arrived.
A curious fox cub had a lucky escape in Surrey after getting its head completely stuck in a metal letterbox flap on a garden fence. Read the full story of the delicate RSPCA rescue operation.
A daring salvage expert, using his unique skills and a refurbished boat, becomes an unlikely hero after rescuing multiple victims from a critical incident in Central London, earning praise from emergency services.
A seasoned mountaineer has tragically fallen to his death while traversing the perilous Bristly Ridge on Snowdonia's Tryfan. The multi-agency rescue operation highlights the deadly risks of the Welsh mountains.
A food delivery courier has been sentenced to 12 years for a violent robbery campaign targeting fellow drivers across South London, including Wimbledon and Kingston upon Thames.
A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that
Emergency services race against time after a car veers off a bridge and into the River Ogwen in Gwynedd. One man is rescued and taken to hospital following the dramatic incident near Bethesda.
Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a baby is swept down a storm drain in Alexander Heights, with emergency services and locals racing to save the child. Read the full story of this heart-stopping rescue.
Labour's Steve Reed demands action from the Environment Agency and Natural England over Thames Water's environmental failures, warning of severe risks to ecosystems and public health.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue operation to save a man trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California. Watch the gripping footage.
Emergency services successfully rescued a man who became trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California, showcasing bravery and quick response.