RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch thanks its community for vital 2025 support. As 2026 starts, animals like Karma (137 days in care) and Peach (207 days) still seek forever homes. Read their stories.
A collaborative animal welfare mission in rural south Wales saved six mules and two ponies from an exposed hillside just before Christmas. Read how multiple charities worked together for this successful rescue.
Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone issues an urgent Winter Feed Appeal for £2,500 to support over 100 rescued animals during heavy snowfall and rising feed costs. Every donation helps provide hay and emergency care.
A Staffordshire bull terrier cross was found sheltering in freezing snow under fly-tipped rubbish in Smethwick. Now named Nellie, she's thriving in a loving Redditch home after RSPCA treatment.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
Firefighters saved a husky from icy water at Manor Farm Park. The elderly owner's 999 call prevented a tragedy. Authorities warn of the dangers of frozen water.
A 68-year-old man describes his desperate attempt to save a mother and daughter from '20ft' waves in Withernsea. A major search continues for the missing teenager.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Two men plunged into a frozen lake at Connaught Water trying to save a dog. Essex Fire and Rescue warns of cold water dangers as UK snow alerts continue. Read the full story.
UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the latest on the military action and its global implications for Taiwan and Ukraine.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Raven's Rescue in Dudley has five adorable dogs and cats needing loving forever homes for Christmas. Meet Ben, Mali, Bailey, Draco, and Flynn.
A 67-year-old man has died after being recovered from the water in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. A major search and rescue operation involving multiple emergency services remains active. Please avoid the area.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption across Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull & Wolverhampton. One has waited 1,000 days. Can you offer a fresh start?
A tiny kitten named Olivia Twist was saved from a Handsworth sewer in a complex RSPCA mission. Read the full story of her dramatic rescue and recovery.
Cadbury slashes Mini Egg bag weight from 80g to 74g, blaming soaring cocoa costs. Shoppers furious as price remains around £2. Full details and company statement inside.
The RSPCA has shared its most unusual rescues from 2025, including a lost puffin, a snake in a chippy, and a kitten in a sewer. Read the heart-warming tales and support their vital work.
A terrified kitten trapped for days in a Handsworth sewer was saved in a dramatic RSPCA rescue. Named Olivia Twist, she was rehomed after her cries alerted a passerby. Read the incredible story.
From Amur leopard cubs to rescued Ukrainian lions, discover how Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated a landmark year for global wildlife conservation in 2025. Plan your visit.
Staffordshire firefighters warn of deadly e-bike and e-scooter fires. Learn crucial safety tips for charging and storing lithium-ion batteries to protect your home and family.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
Heart-stopping rescue as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue save a dog named Lucky from steep River Dearne banks. Read the full story of the community effort.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
A discontinued Cadbury Dairy Milk bar, hailed by fans as the 'best ever made', has made a surprise return to UK shops. B&M is stocking an imported Australian version, though the original remains axed.
Quick-thinking Nottinghamshire Police officers performed CPR on a man in his 30s found slumped in his car on Woodhouse Way. Read how their decisive actions saved a life.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption in Birmingham and beyond. Meet 15 charming residents, including one waiting 1000 days, hoping for a fresh start in the new year.