29 h. ago Brits urged to stockpile AA batteries in their homes right now

The government runs a website called Prepare.gov.uk which aims to ensure as many households as possible are ready for emergencies such as freak weather, power cuts, major accidents or 'infrastructure failure' as well as attacks

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5 d. ago Schoolgirl, 9, crushed to death in freak accident as brother begs for her to come back

The parents of Rose Hendricks have paid tribute to the daughter "who made the day better" as the tragic circumstances surrounding her death have been revealed

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6 d. ago Gardener, 65, miraculously survives freak chainsaw accident that saw him suffer catastrophic blood loss after he cuts his neck open

Christopher York, 65, said he was saved by a number of lucky coincidences after suffering 'catastrophic blood loss' while working in his garden in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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6 d. ago Jamie Theakston praises 'fantastic' Amanda Holden for her support amid his gruelling cancer battle

Heart Radio Breakfast star Jamie Theakston praised Amanda Holden for her 'fantastic' support amid his battle with laryngeal cancer, detailing their close friendship

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7 d. ago Colorado honeymooner, 29, dies in horrific freak accident while paddling on Florida beach

Jake Rosencranz, 29, was standing in ankle-deep water at New Smyrna, Florida, when he was tragically struck by lightning. He was on his honeymoon with his new bride, Leah.

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9 d. ago Inside abandoned seaside theme park frozen in time after freak roller coaster accident

A once thriving attraction on a popular stretch of UK coastline stands frozen in time after its owners were unable to keep it profitable, as these eerie images show

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1 week ago Dad dies a year after freak accident while riding his daughter's e

Isaac Craig was involved in a serious collision while riding his daughter's e-scooter. He was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign while testing out a new tyre on his daughter's e-scooter

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1 week ago Brit dad breaks neck in Benidorm pool after stranger 'pushed him in at shallow end'

The father of two said the 'freak accident' came about because he didn't know how deep the swimming pool was after a complete stranger 'playfully' pushed him into the water

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2 w. ago Rebel Wilson forced to undergo emergency surgery after 'freak accident' on set

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson revealed she had to undergo emergency surgery after she was 'whacked across the face' on a movie set

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2 w. ago Rebel Wilson forced to undergo emergency plastic surgery after 'freak accident' nearly left her disfigured

The 45-year-old actress revealed she was caught up in a 'freak accident' on the set of her new film Bride Hard that almost left her face 'permanently disfigured.'

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2 w. ago Love Island winner urges islanders to 'crack on' as he reveals what happens when you leave

The islander won the second season of Love Island: All Stars earlier in the year

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2 w. ago Dog loses leg in freak poo bin accident after 'skidding' while chasing ball

Cocker spaniel, Rudey's leg was left horrifically bent out of shape after he went crashing into a dog waste bin while chasing his ball on a wet walk with his owner

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2 w. ago Person plummets eight storeys to their death in freak accident at popular Adelaide city bar

A person has died after falling from a building onto the pavement outside a popular Adelaide hospitality venue.

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2 w. ago Love Island viewers say Manchester contestant Sophie Lee 'deserved better' after being dumped on day two

The 29-year-old became the first islander of the series to leave the villa

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2 w. ago Love Island star speaks out on brutal exit and shares honest opinion on Harry Cooksley

Love Island star Sophie Lee has spoken out after being the first contestant to be dumped from the villa during Tuesday's (June 10) episode of the ITV2 dating show

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2 w. ago Axed Love Island star Sophie Lee breaks silence on exit as she says 'summer's not over'

Sophie Lee was the first person to get the boot from the Love Island villa and she's opened up about her early exit and her first impression on partner Harry Cooksley

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3 w. ago ITV Love Island star and where you've seen her before as fans 'swear' they recognise her

Viewers were convinced they'd seen the Islander before - and it turns out they have

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3 w. ago Love Island's Sophie's horrific injury photos after freak accident caused burn

Sophie on Love Island has explained how she had been engulfed in flames after an air-con unit blew a fireball back into her face and chest mid-performance

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3 w. ago Love Island fans threaten to 'drop' ITV show as 'favourite' islander faces dumping

Love Island viewers are concerned about a particular islander's fate in tonight's dumping

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3 w. ago Love Island contestant Sophie Lee praised for ‘inspirational’ revelation about facial burn scars

The 29-year-old former fire breather was left with severe injuries following a freak accident at a charity event

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