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Woman terrorises McDonald's staff in vodka-fuelled rampage causing £738 damage
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Woman terrorises McDonald's staff in vodka-fuelled rampage causing £738 damage
Kaitlin Wilkins splattered the restaurant's walls with tomato ketchup and flooded the toilets. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 14:36, Wed, Sep 17, 2025 Updated: 14:37, Wed, Sep 17, 2025 Kaitlin Wilkins has been banned from her local McDonald's (Image: West Mercia Police) A woman has been banned from her local McDonald's after going on a vodka-fuelled rampage and causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
Two dead after horror plane crash as aircraft burst into flames
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Rapist faked his death and fled to Spain after attacking women he met on Tinder and Bumble
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'I took 100 DVDs to CeX and couldn't believe how much they were worth'
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Pregnant 'drug mule' Bella Culley could be set free from Georgia prison
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Brit tourist trapped on ventilator in Greek hospital after mistake dies of 'septic shock'
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Brit tourist trapped on ventilator in Greek hospital after mistake dies of 'septic shock'
The 67-year-old car valeter initially thought he was just in pain from playing with his stepdaughter's children in the sea in Zante. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 08:37, Thu, Aug 28, 2025 Updated: 08:37, Thu, Aug 28, 2025 Alan Kirby has died in a Greek hospital (Image: Zante) A British pensioner who was stuck in a Greek hospital on a ventilator has died after a travel insurance blunder landed him with an eye-watering £14,000 bill.
Horror as 'charred' human remains discovered by dog walker in UK forest
Forensic work was ongoing throughout Monday. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 09:58, Tue, Aug 26, 2025 Updated: 09:58, Tue, Aug 26, 2025 Human remains have been found (Image: SWNS) "Charred" human remains were discovered by a dog walker in a forest in Wiltshire on bank holiday Monday. An urgent probe has been launched after the body of a man was found at Savernake Forest, just outside Marlborough, at around 8am yesterday.
East Midlands Airport issues update after TUI plane declares 'punctured tyre' emergency
A TUI plane bound for Birmingham Airport was forced to make a last-minute diversion. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Jon King, News Reporter 15:33, Mon, Jul 28, 2025 Updated: 15:42, Mon, Jul 28, 2025 A TUI plane has landed at East Midlands Airport after it declared an emergency (Image: Getty) A TUI plane was forced to divert to East Midlands Airport this afternoon after declaring the aircraft had a punctured tyre.
Groom-to-be dies suddenly just days after sending out wedding invitations
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Princess Kate consoles Amanda Anisimova after devastating Wimbledon loss
Princess Kate appeared to console Amanda Anisimova with a heartfelt five-word remark after she suffered a bruising defeat to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 17:28, Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Updated: 17:29, Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Amanda Anisimova received her second-place prize from Princess Kate (Image: PA) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
Swindon 'stabbing' LIVE: Air ambulance lands near primary school after incident
live Emergency services are at the scene (stock image) (Image: Getty) An air ambulance has landed near a primary school in Swindon after reports of a stabbing. Other emergency services, including critical care cars, have been spotted at the scene near Lainesmead Primary School, with one local resident telling the Swindon Advertiser that it is as a result of a knife attack. This is yet to be confirmed by police.
Man rushed to hospital after being pierced by sword in battle re-enactment gone wrong
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Man rushed to hospital after being pierced by sword in battle re-enactment gone wrong
A 37-year-old man remains in serious condition in hospital, with police appealing for witnesses to the incident, seen by a large crowd including children.
Kneecap rapper won't be charged after saying 'kill your local MP' in viral video
The rap trio from Northern Ireland shouted "the only good Tory is a dead Tory" while playing a gig back in November 2023. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Aditi Rane, Reporter 08:38, Mon, Jun 30, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:41, Mon, Jun 30, 2025 Kneecap performed at Glastonbury over the weekend (Image: Getty) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
A1M traffic LIVE: Chaos as major UK motorway closed after horror crash
A major stretch of motorway has been closed after a crash in South Yorkshire. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 10:23, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:24, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 live The A1M is closed after a horror crash involving a lorry and a motorbike (Image: Highway England) Emergency services have raced to the scene on the A1M in South Yorkshire, which is currently closed southbound between J35 (Doncaster) and J34 (Blyth) after a motorbike driver was killed in a horror crash.
Poundland's new owners confirm exact number of high street stores that are closing
The new owners of Poundland have confirmed dozens of stores will close in the latest blow to Britain's struggling high streets. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Astha Saxena, Features Reporter 11:15, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:23, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 Poundland was sold for £1 last week (Image: Getty) Poundland's new owners have confirmed dozens of stores are set to close in the latest blow to British bargain lovers.
Tragedy in Wales as man dies after swimming near popular beauty spot
A 50-year-old man was declared dead three hours after he was pulled from the water. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 21:48, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 21:48, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 A 50-year-old man has been pronounced dead after swimming at Tor Bay (stock image) (Image: Getty) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
West Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation after the horrific scenes in Bradford on Friday afternoon. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 20:07, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 20:07, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 Police are at the scene (stock image) (Image: Getty) A teenager has been killed after horrific scenes in Bradford saw a gang of young men "fighting with bladed weapons" in broad daylight.
Heartbreaking message in a bottle washes up on UK beach leaving tourists in tears
A gut-wrenching message in a bottle has washed up on a UK beach - and it's left people very emotional. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 17:06, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 17:10, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 The message in a bottle washed up on a beach near Skegness (Image: Getty/Submitted) A message in a bottle has washed up on a UK beach, leaving tourists heartbroken as it was a woman's attempt to fulfil her mother's dying wish.
Trump finally speaks with China's Xi Jinping
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M3 traffic LIVE: Horror multi-vehicle crash sparks 90-minute delays
live A crash on the M3 has sparked 90-minute delays (Image: Traffic Cameras) A horror crash involving several vehicles has caused traffic chaos on the M3 during Thursday evening's rush hour. Emergency services have raced to the scene, while National Highways is reporting 90-minute delays after the incident between Junctions 11 and 12, with two lanes currently closed.
Teenager found dead with motorbike in west London canal tragedy
Thomas Agathangelou was pronounced dead at the scene. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 19:21, Tue, Jun 3, 2025 | UPDATED: 19:23, Tue, Jun 3, 2025 The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Southall, Ealing (Image: GoFundMe) Police are appealing for information after a teenager was found dead alongside his motorbike in a west Londoncanal.
Croydon murder: First picture of woman stabbed to death near shopping centre
The victim has been named as 26-year-old Marjama Osman from Croydon in south London. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 15:51, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:53, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 The victim of a brutal stabbing in south London has been named (Image: Met Police/handout) A woman who was stabbed to death near a shopping centre in south London has been named and pictured for the first time.
Two men have mysteriously been found dead just days apart in North Yorkshire, with a police investigation underway. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 10:24, Thu, May 29, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:28, Thu, May 29, 2025 Police are probing the deaths of two neighbours in Scarborough, North Yorks (Image: Getty) Police have evcauated homes in the seaside town of Scarborough after neighbours were found dead just days apart.
live Three people have been stabbed in Gloucester (Image: Submitted/Gloucester Live) Police have issued a major update after a horrifying triple stabbing in Gloucester.
Driver jailed after taking '20 lines of cocaine' before killing 3-year-old girl in crash
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Merseyside Police issues update after car ploughs into fans
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City pier closed for 'emergency' as Uber Boats issues update
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Liverpool crash latest: Police and ambulance issue update after car ploughs into fans
live A white British man has been arrested in connection with the incident (Image: Getty) Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service have issued an update after a tragic incident in Liverpool this evening. A car ploughed into football fans celebrating their team's Premier League triumph in the city centre shortly afater 6pm. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed a 53-year-old man white British man has been arrested after a car crashed into a crowd of people.
London Bridge LIVE: City pier closed for 'emergency' as Uber Boats issues update
Uber Boats has issued an update to its customers after London Bridge city pier was forced to close for an emergency incident. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Brian Dillon, Audience Writer 16:50, Mon, May 26, 2025 | UPDATED: 16:52, Mon, May 26, 2025 live A pier in central London has been closed following an emergency (stock image) (Image: Getty) A major pier on the River Thames has been closed due to an emergency incident in Central London.
Smoke seen for miles after horror industrial estate blaze
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Smoke seen for miles after horror industrial estate blaze
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A Vauxhall Viva was involved in a grim crash with a motorbike on Thursday evening, with two teenage boys tragically dying as a result of the incident. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 11:51, Fri, May 23, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:51, Fri, May 23, 2025 The crash happened at the intersection of Lower Broughton Road and Clarence St in Salford (Image: Google Maps) Two teenage boys have died after a tragic crash in Greater Manchester on Thursday evening.
Rushden fire LIVE: Smoke seen for miles after horror industrial estate blaze
live Smoke could be seen for miles (Image: X) Smoke can be seen for miles after a horror blaze erupted at an industrial estate in Northamptonshire this morning. Firefighters rushed to the scene in Rushden after the fire on Friday, May 23, with thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the air over Sanders Lodge industrial estate. A spokesman for Northants Fire and Rescue said: “We are currently in attendance at a fire at a warehouse on the Sanders Lodge industrial estate in Rushden.
Horror at Glasgow hospital as man spotted entering with crossbow - police at the scene
Armed officers were seen at the scene, with the hospital now closed off. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 08:53, Fri, May 23, 2025 | UPDATED: 08:59, Fri, May 23, 2025 A man has been arrested by police in Glasgow (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A man has been apprehended by the police after he was caught entering a hospital in Glasgow wielding a crossbow.
Leominster train crash LIVE: Horror as train with 66 passengers smashes into tractor
live Emergency services are at the scene (stock image) (Image: Getty) A train carrying 66 passengers has smashed into a tractor in Herefordshire Emergency services are at the scene of the horrific indident in Leominster shortly before 11am on Thursday morning.
Met Office issues tornado alert for parts of the country today
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A teenager has been killed in a tragic incident in Bury, Greater Manchester. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 10:00, Tue, May 20, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:04, Tue, May 20, 2025 A teenager has been killed in Bury, Greater Manchester (Image: Jason Roberts/MEN) A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was killed in Greater Manchester. Police rushed to the scene of an incident between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Porritt Street in Bury shortly after 8pm on Monday.
Manchester Piccadilly Gardens LIVE: Man stabbed in UK city centre as air ambulance lands
live An air ambulance has landed at the scene (Image: James Holt / MEN) A section of Manchester city centre has been cordoned off following a knife attack. A 31-year-old man was found with injuries on Oldham Street at around 2.15pm and has been taken to hospital. His attacker remains on the loose. No arrests have been made as of yet but a heavy a police presence remains in the area as the force investigates.
Manchester Piccadilly Gardens LIVE: Air ambulance lands in UK city centre
An air ambulance has landed at the scene in a major UK city centre. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor 14:59, Mon, May 19, 2025 | UPDATED: 14:59, Mon, May 19, 2025 An air ambulance has landed at the scene (Image: James Holt / MEN) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Horror in Spain as driver 'mows people down' outside stadium before football match
Local reports suggest that a number of people have been struck by a car outside a Spanish football stadium. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Max Parry, News Reporter 20:49, Thu, May 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 20:59, Thu, May 15, 2025 Chaos erupted in Spain on Thursday evening (Image: X) Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
Bicester fire LIVE: Chaos as loud explosions heard near UK heritage site
Plumes of smoke are billowing into the air and can be seen for miles. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Adam Toms 20:29, Thu, May 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 20:30, Thu, May 15, 2025 live Smoke can be seen for miles (Image: @Lizzy11268/X) Plumes of smoke can be seen billowing into the air over Bicester after reports of loud explosions near Bicester Heritage site. Numerous reports from local residents on social media suggest a large emergency services presence at the scene.
Chaos as man shot by police after man and woman knifed
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Vladimir Putin snubs Zelensky in peace talks as Kremlin issues statement
Vladimir Putin has snubbed Zelensky ahead of a rumoured face-to-face meeting. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Eleanor Burleigh 21:44, Wed, May 14, 2025 | UPDATED: 21:44, Wed, May 14, 2025 Vladimir Putin has snubbed Zelensky (Image: Getty) Ukraine's President Zelensky has been brutally snubbed by Vladimir Putin after rumours swirled over face-to-face talks between the two.
Huyton double stabbing LIVE: Chaos as man shot by police after man and woman knifed
live Police confirmed that a man has been shot by officers after the double stabbing (Image: echo) A man has been shot by police officers in Merseyside after a horror double stabbing. Emergency services raced to the scene in Huyton on Wednesday afternoon, where they found a man and woman injured in the Tobruk road area. Police have now confirmed that the suspect has been taken to hospital after being shot by officers, as neighbours reported hearing a number of gunshots fired.
M1 traffic LIVE: Chaos on busy UK motorway as police incident shuts road
Queues are building on a busy UK motorway due to a police-led incident. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Kris Boratyn, Audience Writer 22:13, Tue, May 13, 2025 | UPDATED: 22:14, Tue, May 13, 2025 live Queues are building on the M1 in Bedfordshire (Image: National Highways traffic cameras) Drivers are facing travel chaos on the M1 after it was closed in both directions due to a police incident in Bedfordshire.
A1 traffic LIVE: Horror on UK's longest road as crash shuts carriageway
The northbound carriageway of the UK's longest road has been closed after a horror crash. By Sam Ormiston, Deputy Features Editor, Jennifer Pinto, Audience writer 21:57, Tue, May 13, 2025 | UPDATED: 21:58, Tue, May 13, 2025 live The crash has caused delays on the A1 in Northumberland (stock image) (Image: Getty) Queues are building on the UK's longest road after a horror crash forced the northbound carriageway to close.
M60 traffic LIVE: Chaos on busy UK motorway as police incident sparks 3-mile queues
live Queues are building on the M60 (Image: Traffic Cameras) Drivers are facing travel chaos on a busy UK motorway after a police incident has sparked queues for miles. Emergency services are currently at the scene on the M60 in Greater Manchester, with queues building between junctions 9 and 10. The exact nature of the incident is not yet known. The Daily Express has contacted the emergency services for further information. THIS IS A LIVE BLOG... FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES...
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