Man stranded on cliff sets fire to newspaper to alert rescuers

A quick-thinking man stranded on a cliff face was rescued after he alerted help - by setting fire to his newspaper.

With no battery-charge on his phone, the retired geologist used his lighter, some newspaper and packaging leftover from an Easter egg – to start a small fire that led to his rescue.

Dr. Ellie Cannon shares advice on reducing hay fever symptoms

Hay fever can cause coughing, sneezing and itchy eyes, however there are things you can do to reduce exposure to pollen and relieve your symptoms.

CCTV appeal to catch killers of man stabbed to death

A reward of £20,000 is being offered to catch the killers of a man described as a "very kind soul" who was stabbed to death three years ago.

Kevin Lomas’ body was discovered in his bedroom at his flat in Birmingham on April 2, 2021.

West Midlands Police have released CCTV showing Kevin’s last known movements days before he was killed.

Footage shows him leaving the multi-occupancy property on Stratford Road, Hall Green, before returning minutes later.

Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with any information.

Drone pilots jailed for drug smuggling into prisons

A husband and wife have been jailed for a combined total of more than seven years after being convicted of smuggling thousands of pounds of illegal contraband into UK prisons and young offender institutes using drones.

Man covers himself in soil after wheelbarrow tips over

Doorbell footage has captured the hilarious moment a gardener’s wheelbarrow tips backwards, covering him in soil, as he tries to empty soil into a skip.

200 police officers raid 14 addresses in organised crime gang operation

Dramatic police footage shows the moment officers raided the homes of an organised crime gang supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

Attacker with sword seen in Hainault attacking residents

Boxer Pianist wows judges on Channel 4’s The Piano

Leeds boxer, Ellis, 23, wowed Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang with his magical rendition of Chopin’s Ballade No.4 at Manchester Piccadilly train station for the second instalment Channel 4’s The Piano.

Ellis learnt to play the musical instrument through schemes from the local council, and likened boxing to playing the piano.

He said: “The discipline you need [for boxing] is very similar to what you need for the piano. You need to be so willing to leave your ego outside to grow and get better.”

The Keen & Judah Show: Leon Chiwome! Does he have all the assets to be a Wolves star?

Great minds think alike - at least that's what Liam Keen claims as the boys discuss Leon Chiwome's impact and future at Wolves.

Man caught on CCTV with weapon before stabbing man in unprovoked attack

Chilling CCTV footage shows a masked man calmly preparing himself before he stabbed a man in an unprovoked attack.

Manchester man runs three marathons in 12 hours by circling apartment block 441 times for charity

A man, inspired by the 'Hardest Geezer', embarked on a remarkable challenge: running the equivalent of three marathons in just one day in the name of charity. However, his method was rather unconventional - he circled a single apartment block a whopping 441 times.
Edd Owen kicked off his 79-mile (127km) ultramarathon at 8am on April 20, running for 12 hours straight. Throughout the day, he was joined by a mix of friends and strangers who kept him company during his arduous endeavor.

Firefighter proposes to his girlfriend at his pass-out parade

Touching video footage shows the moment a newly-qualified firefighter proposed to his girlfriend at his pass-out parade.

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns

Blackpool by-election: seaside voters apathetic ahead of vote

Back to Black: Amy Winehouse fans visit Camden after biopic release

Amy Winehouse fans visit Camden spots including Camden Market and The Hawley Arms after Back to Black biopic release.

Back to Black: Amy Winehouse biopic trailer

The trailer for Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.

Have-a-go heroes trap serial dine and dash couple

A young couple suspected of being serial 'dine and dashers' are being probed by police after heroic regulars stopped them fleeing a pub without paying their £62 bill.

The pubgoers and staff recognised the pair who are believed to have fleeced local businesses across Southend, Essex, out of hundreds of pounds.

Aaron McKay Armagh v Down post match

Aaron McKay spoke to the Newry Reporter after Armagh's win over Down in Clones.

Angry villagers kick off over rowdy football club

Locals living in an idyllic village - where house prices average £500,000 - are fed up with noisy players and fans from the village football club.

Some residents of Inkberrow, Worcs., are objecting to plans for non-league Inkberrow FC to expand as the "shouting and swearing" footballers ruining residents' peace and quiet.

Paddleboarder saves deer from drowning in sea

A paddleboarder saved a deer from drowning after it was chased into the sea by a dog.

The man went to the rescue as the helpless animal struggled to keep its head above the waves at Cleethorpes, Lincs.