5 d. ago Teenager, 17, is hailed a hero for diving into the sea to save 13

A 17-year-old has been hailed a hero after he jumped into the sea to save a 13-year-old boy from drowning in strong currents when he was peer-pressured into jumping off a pier.

Politics

2 w. ago Fund for hero who died trying to save two girls from drowning in Skegness nears £10k

Well-wishers have donated thousands to a pot set-up to repatriate Alexandru Melei's body after he died trying to save two children from the sea in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire

Economics

2 w. ago Medic father, 60, who 'died a hero' after leaping into the sea to try to save two children was on holiday, devastated family reveal

Alexandru Melei, 60, died on May 25 while on holiday in Ingoldmells, near Skegness, after bravely leaping into the sea to try and rescue two twin girls who 'appeared to be in distress'.

Society

2 w. ago Heartbreaking final act of man who died trying to save girls drowning in sea

Alexandru Melei died in hospital after saving two young girls from drowning in Lincolnshire

Events

2 w. ago Skegness drowning: Hero dad held onto wife's hand as he died trying to save twins stuck in sea

Alexandru Melei, 60, waded into the sea at Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, after hearing two children scream for help - but was overwhelmed by the swell and died soon after

Events

2 w. ago Bank Holiday tragedy as 'hero' tourist dies after wading into sea to save two kids

Cops have refused to comment on reports the man, 60, was a Romanian citizen on holiday with his wife, but locals claim he died at a "treacherous" stretch of beach packed with holidaymakers

Events

2 w. ago Hero, 60, dies trying to save children who 'got into difficulty' in the sea

Lincolnshire Police revealed that the fatal incident occurred on May 25 close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, near Skegness.

Events