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Body found after plane crash in Essex reservoir

A man's body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir following the crash of a private aircraft. Essex Police confirm no suspicious circumstances. Read the latest update.

Body found in Essex reservoir after plane crash

Divers have recovered a man's body from Hanningfield Reservoir following the crash of a private aircraft. Essex Police confirm no suspicious circumstances. Read the latest updates.

42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year

Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

Alton Towers crash victim's life 10 years on

Leah Washington-Pugh reflects on losing her leg in the 2015 Smiler crash and her new role supporting amputees at a pioneering NHS rehabilitation centre. Discover her inspiring story.

Men overconfident drivers, women safer - study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a startling disconnect between driver confidence and actual road safety performance, with men overestimating their abilities while women demonstrate safer driving habits.

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

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