Peppa Pig Hedge 'Beheaded' by Vandals Prompts Police Appeal
A hedge sculpture of Peppa Pig was found with its head cut off between August 13 and 15 near Newton Purcell, Oxfordshire. Police have appealed for information or dashcam footage.
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Peppa Pig Hedge Sculpture Decapitated by Vandals
A beloved Peppa Pig topiary near Newton Purcell, Oxfordshire, was found with its head hacked off with a saw between August 13 and 15, prompting a police investigation.
Grandad, 77, dies after Aldi car park hit by vehicle
David Bush, 77, died in hospital after being hit by a Toyota Prius in an Aldi car park in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, on August 6. A 46-year-old man has been arrested and bailed.
Missing Pilot Found Dead in Lake After Homemade Plane Vanishes
The body of 73-year-old David Douglas was found in Wolf Lake after his homemade Cassutt Racer plane disappeared during a routine flight in Ontario.
Tynemouth Pier Closed Again After Vandalism Just Days After Reopening
Tynemouth North Pier has been closed with immediate effect after an act of vandalism smashed eight glass bricks near the lighthouse, causing £20,000 damage and leaving the area unsafe.
Tributes to mum, 45, killed in Neath motorcycle crash
Lynne Trump, 45, died in a crash on the A4109 near Cefn Coed Colliery on August 16. Her family has paid tribute, calling her 'one of life's rare diamonds'.
Masked Gang Firebombs Wedding Guests and Supercars in Birmingham
Five petrol bombs were thrown at wedding guests and two supercars outside a Birmingham restaurant, with staff extinguishing flames before emergency services arrived.
Lavrov Vows 'Consequences' Against UK Over Ukraine Support
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns Britain of 'consequences' for its 'direct involvement' in Ukraine strikes, escalating fears of a wider conflict with NATO.
Gateshead property shut down after 200 cannabis plants found
A man in his 20s was arrested after officers discovered over 200 cannabis plants at a property on Coldwell Park Avenue in Felling, Gateshead. The address has been closed for three months.
1,323 sexual offences in UK hotels: Women's safety risks exposed
Metro reveals 1,323 sexual offences in UK hotels in 2025, up 6.5% from 2024, as Travelodge CEO resigns after a sexual assault case in Maidenhead.
Multiple Airlifted After Three Mountain Rescue Callouts
Ogwen Valley mountain rescuers responded to three separate incidents in North Wales, airlifting casualties with serious fractures and a dislocated knee via Coastguard helicopter.
Petrol bombs thrown at wedding guests and supercars in Birmingham
Five petrol bombs were thrown at partygoers and two supercars outside a Birmingham wedding venue, narrowly missing a baby and young guests.
Fire Bombs Thrown at Supercars and Guests in Birmingham
Masked individuals threw fire bombs at luxury cars and guests outside the Royal Shalimar restaurant in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, setting a McLaren and Ferrari alight during a wedding.
Urine thrown at roadworkers by angry driver on Menai Bridge
Traffic workers on the Menai Suspension Bridge faced bottles of urine, aggressive driving, and verbal abuse, leading to their temporary withdrawal for safety.
Couple arrested after punching boy, 9, on cruise ship
A couple were arrested at Port Canaveral after allegedly forcing their way into a family's cabin and punching a nine-year-old boy during a drunken brawl on a cruise ship.
Birmingham Hotel Guests Evacuated in Pyjamas After Fire
Guests at the Hampton by Hilton on Broad Street in Birmingham were evacuated in their pyjamas after a fire alarm. Three fire engines responded to the scene.
Prince Harry proud of UK but return raises security issue
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to the UK with their children, but security concerns remain a 'big issue'.
Romanian murderer stabs London flatmate over £5
Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, a Romanian national with a prior murder conviction, was found guilty of fatally stabbing his flatmate Gheorghe Trica, 63, over a £5 dispute in Walthamstow.
Stalker Who Tracked Ex-Partner After 36-Year Relationship Jailed
Michael Wilkinson, 55, was sentenced to seven years in prison for stalking his ex-partner, including placing a tracking device on her mother's car and threatening to kill a man she was with.
Teen with machete chases man outside Birmingham nightclub
A 19-year-old was caught on video running through Birmingham city centre with a machete as revellers laughed and filmed the incident on their phones.
Sam Naughton dies aged 37 as second Manx GP fatality
British motorcyclist Sam Naughton, 37, has died after a crash at Doran's Bend during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix, the second fatality at the event this week.
Kayden Moy's Dad Demands Answers Over Killers' Supervision
Two of Kayden Moy's killers were under social work supervision at the time of his murder. His father Paul Moy demands accountability and answers from South Lanarkshire Council.
Liverpool flooding: Roads closed after burst water mains
Roads remain closed in Liverpool after burst water mains caused flooding on Overton Street and Elm Vale. United Utilities says water supplies are restored and compensation will be offered.
Man in Chucky Mask Chased People, Asked 'Are You Ready to Die?'
A man wearing a Chucky mask chased people in Philadelphia, asking 'are you ready to die?' Police are searching for the suspect, who could face terroristic threats charges.
11 Brits convicted for £13.8m cannabis smuggling plot
Eleven British drug couriers have been convicted of smuggling cannabis worth £13.8 million into the UK through Birmingham Airport, with 460kg of the class B drug seized from 22 suitcases.
Putin ally calls for strikes on UK drone factories
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov urges strikes on UK drone manufacturing sites after Kyiv uses British-supplied drones in long-range attacks on Russian territory.
NATO Scrambles Jets as Russia Strikes Kyiv, Killing 12
NATO fighter jets were scrambled from Poland and Romania after Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and wounding 34.
Russia kills 12 in Kyiv attack as nuclear plant warning issued
At least 12 people were killed after a Russian attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight, as Ukraine's nuclear energy company issues a stark warning over Europe's biggest nuclear plant.
Family living in fear as rats flood kitchen in Peabody flat
Stephanie Hamilton, 37, says her family has been battling a rat infestation in their Islington flat for years, with Peabody refusing to rehome them.
Mum of Four Swallowed Whole by Python on Way to Market
Farida, 50, was attacked and swallowed whole by a 20-foot python while walking alone to a market in Indonesia. Villagers cut open the snake and found her fully clothed body.
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