A major rescue operation was launched at Aberavon Beach in Wales on Sunday evening after several children got into 'serious difficulty' in the sea. The coastguard described it as a 'mass casualty' incident, with three youngsters rescued using a throw line and others pulled from the water. Police, ambulance crews, and local volunteers were involved, with two children taken to hospital and four making their own way there.
Prince Harry has reportedly sent a poignant tribute to his grandfather, Prince Philip, by leaving a personal letter and wreath at the National Memorial Arboretum on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told the Mirror that the gesture shows Harry 'has definitely not completely turned his back on his royal life' and remains part of the wider military family. The letter was placed discreetly after King Charles and Queen Camilla had left to avoid distraction.
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed how she was left penniless after being scammed by her own accountant. In extracts from her new book, she described the betrayal and panic she felt when she discovered that for five years, the accountant had pocketed her payments and not paid a penny to HMRC. 'Everything I had built, saved and worked for was gone,' she said, adding that going broke while famous is particularly difficult as people assume you have money.
Meanwhile, as Brits enjoy the last bank holiday before Christmas in England and Wales, the Mirror's Money team has compiled the full list of bank holidays for 2026. The roundup comes as families make the most of the long weekend, with many taking short breaks or enjoying local attractions.
