90 m. ago Road taped off at Stockport as emergency crews race to scene

One person was treated by paramedics at the scene

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1 hour ago Cyclist left with serious injuries and air ambulance called after crash involving van

Emergency services raced to the scene on Tuesday (January 13)

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2 h. ago Major Cardiff road taped off as emergency services respond to incident

Fire engines and police cars were seen at the incident

Transport

6 h. ago Major changes on the horizon for Cardiff residents amid council plan to save millions

There are no cuts proposed by Cardiff Council for 2026/27, but councillors noted they would still be facing a £22.7m budget gap

Politics

7 h. ago Live updates as long delays build on major Cardiff route after crash

Emergency services are at the scene

Events

9 h. ago Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker

Richard Mullan and Alexander McQuillan pleaded guilty to separate murder charges over the death of Michael Beaton, 35.

Events

10 h. ago M5 crash LIVE: Major UK motorway shuts both carriageways after police incident

The M5 between junction 13, for Stroud, and junction 14, for Dursley/Falfield, is shut in both directions following a collision this morning with emergency services at the scene

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11 h. ago Edinburgh street locked down as armed police swoop in ongoing incident

Police have descended on an Edinburgh street due to an ongoing incident which has seen the road taped off and buses diverted.

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11 h. ago Travelodge guests 'shocked' after man in 60s found dead in seaside hotel

Emergency services were called to a Travelodge after reports of a concern for welfare

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11 h. ago Edinburgh street taped off by police and buses diverted due to ongoing incident in Clermiston

Police have descended on an Edinburgh street due to an ongoing incident which has seen the road taped off and buses diverted.

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12 h. ago Major Greater Manchester road closed and air ambulance lands amid serious incident

Emergency services are at the scene

Politics

12 h. ago BREAKING: Armed police rush to Edinburgh street as man seen 'drenched in blood'

Emergency services have descended on a residential street in Edinburgh following an incident - this is a breaking story

Events

12 h. ago Busy Scots road closed in both directions due to horror crash as public warned to stay away

A BUSY Scots road has been closed in both directions following a horror crash. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene near the Roadhead Roundabout in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, following a one vehicle collision at around 9.51 am this morning. The A737 from Ayrshire to Glasgow has been closed in both directions between Roundhead Roundabout and...

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22 h. ago ‘Anonymity online is an illusion’: NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US

Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking placeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager in New South Wales was charged after allegedly making multiple hoax reports to emergency services – a practice known as “swatting” – falsely claiming mass shootings were taking place at major retail and educational institutions in the US. The Australian federal police (AFP) charged the boy on 18 December, claiming he is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network hiding behind keyboards in order to trigger an “urgent and large-scale emergency response”.Officers seized a number of electronic devices and a prohibited firearm in the juvenile’s possession as part of Taskforce Pompilid established in October 2025. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Four UK hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as official statements released

Four hospital trusts across Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents with health services urging the public to use the right services to help ease pressure on emergency care

Politics

28 h. ago Manchester road closed after crash involving police car as it smashes into railings

A road was closed in Manchester following a serious crash involving a police car. Emergency services attended Oldham Road near Miles Platting with a police car having smashed into railings

Events

28 h. ago LIVE: Road closed in Manchester following serious crash 'involving police car'

Emergency services are at the scene tonight

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29 h. ago Baby dies in hospital five days after incident which saw two people arrested

A baby boy died in hospital five days after emergency services were called to an incident

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29 h. ago Baby dies in hospital after serious incident as two arrested

A baby boy died in hospital five days after emergency services were called to an incident

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37 h. ago Update into death of girl, 2 who died after falling into pond on Christmas Day

Two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell died after falling into a pond at her family home in Doncaster on Christmas Day, with her family performing CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive

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