Safety warning after 'serious incidents' on UK coast
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade issues urgent warning as big waves and dangerous rip currents are forecast. Public urged to exercise extreme caution after near-drownings.
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade issues urgent warning as big waves and dangerous rip currents are forecast. Public urged to exercise extreme caution after near-drownings.
The mother of Alfie Hallett, 13, stabbed in Portugal, says 'it hurts to breathe'. Her ex-partner, a convicted killer, also died in a gas explosion. Read the full tragic story.
At least seven people have died after a bus carrying teachers on a charity mission overturned in northern Vietnam. Rescue efforts continue in the remote area.
Blind and partially sighted people in the UK face waits of up to two years for a guide dog as charity Guide Dogs battles soaring costs and volunteer shortages. The cost to breed and train one dog has reached £102,000.
Former Lion King child star Imani Dia Smith, 25, was stabbed to death in New Jersey. Her boyfriend has been charged with murder. A GoFundMe supports her family.
Alfie Hallet, 13, was killed in a frenzied knife attack. His mother was tied up and beaten before her ex, a convicted killer, caused an explosion. Read the full, tragic story.
A volunteer pilot group, Seuk's Army, airlifted 117 shelter pets in a memorial flight marking the anniversary of a member's fatal crash. See the story of this remarkable animal rescue mission.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, was found stabbed in a Florida woodland grave. Her accused killer, met on a fetish site, has entered a not guilty plea. Read the latest court update.
Nearly 900 people in the UK are waiting for a guide dog due to a critical shortage of volunteer puppy raisers. The charity is appealing for help, especially in Scotland and the North West.
Two in five Brits plan to volunteer this Christmas, but the Royal Voluntary Service warns of a 44% drop in applications come January. Discover unique roles and how to help close the gap all year.
MIT nuclear fusion expert Nuno Loureiro, 47, was shot dead at his Boston home. Israeli sources allege Iranian involvement, raising international tensions. Read the latest.
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative star Charlie Kirk, messaged a friend about a Wordle victory less than an hour before the Utah Valley University shooting. Read the chilling details.
Marika Pogany, 82, a cherished volunteer killed in the Bondi terror attack, is remembered for her decades of quiet kindness and community service. Read her story.
A retired police sergeant was tragically killed while directing traffic at a festive Christmas parade in Cumming, Georgia. Read the full story on the community's loss.
Letty McMaster's one-month volunteering trip turned into a lifetime commitment when she became legal guardian to nine abandoned children. Discover her incredible journey and the charity she built.
Dale Cregan, the murderer of two police officers, was moved from prison to Aintree University Hospital in a major security operation. Read the full details of the transfer and his horrific 2012 crimes.
An 80-year-old cancer survivor had her car stolen while volunteering at a Portland church. Thieves used her cards, charging $600. A GoFundMe aims to help her recover. Read her story.
Emmanuel Macron unveils a 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to bolster national defence. Paid €800/month, it starts in 2026. Read the full details.
President Macron announces a new volunteer military service for young French nationals, citing 'accelerating threats' from Russia. The scheme will launch in mid-2026.
The community mourns the sudden loss of Poppy Johnson, an 18-year-old Bangor University student and passionate animal lover. Read the touching tributes.
Roger Borkum, who escaped the World Trade Center attacks, was murdered in a brutal beating by three teenagers in Jacksonville. Discover the full story of this tragic case.
Shirley Mease, 73, prepares a free community Thanksgiving feast for 700 people in Missouri, responding to food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown.
The future of Matlock's beloved Boxing Day RNLI charity raft race is in jeopardy after marshals faced verbal abuse from spectators. Organisers urgently need volunteers to save the event that has raised over £150,000. Help save this tradition!
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. receives five life sentences plus 23 years for murdering three University of Virginia football players in 2022. Read the full sentencing details.
Sonia Exelby flew to Florida to be killed by a man she met online. Disturbing evidence suggests she changed her mind. Read the full investigation into this tragic case.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, found dead in Florida. A man has been arrested on charges of murder and kidnapping. Read the full story.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, travelled to Florida intending to be killed by a man she met online. Her body was found in a shallow grave. Read the full investigation.
Two British volunteer audiologists have been detained in India after allegedly crossing from Nepal without valid visas. Learn the full story and the diplomatic response.
Guide Dogs puppies created a special guard of honour at a Premiership Women's Rugby match in Gloucester. The event highlighted their vital socialisation training and celebrated volunteer efforts.
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