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‘Just like Batman!’: Five-year-old boy dressed as superhero saves a drowning man

Dressed as Batman, a young boy noticed a man stranded on a sandbank and sprang into action. He quickly informed his family, who then reached out to the coastguard and RNLI for help. A lifeboat arrived rapidly, ensuring the safe rescue of the man and his two dogs from the…

The Times of India

Two men die after ocean rescue to save struggling kids at Seaton Carew beach

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The Independent UK

Two men die after going into sea to save two children at UK beach

The two men were pronounced dead shortly after being brought out the water at Seaton Carew breach near Hartlepool on Sunday afternoon

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Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

Evening Standard

Wildfire warning as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

The heat is expected to peak on Thursday and Friday

The Independent UK

France Heatwave Drowning Crisis Raises a Chilling Question: Could UK Be Next?

At least 40 people have drowned in France after soaring temperatures drove crowds to rivers, lakes and unsupervised swimming spots.

International Business Times UK

Teenager rescues two men who fell from inflatable toy boat off Isle of Skye

Archie Law, 15, sailed his own vessel to save men in distress, beating lifeboat service to the scene

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'Quick-thinking' teen rescues two men who fell off inflatable toy boat

Two people have been rescued from the water after falling from an inflatable toy boat

The National (Scotland)

London heatwave: Tube, rail and bus chaos warning in amber ‘extreme’ heat alert with temperatures up to 35C

The temperature could exceed the June record of 35.6C set in 1957 and 1976, according to the Met Office

Evening Standard

Murdered, missing, unidentified … the tragic stories that inspire Britain’s cold case investigators

When Dave Grimstead left the police after more than 30 years, he knew just what he wanted to do: solve some of its most intractable mysteries. The founder of Locate International explains why the country needs him and his volunteers

The Guardian - UK

Lifeboat crew race to rescue beachgoer trapped in quicksand during rising tide

An Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew raced to save a beachgoer trapped in quicksand during as rising waves threatened to submerge her within just “10-15 minutes”

The Independent UK

What is cold water shock? Warnings after 12 die during heatwave

A dozen people have died so far this summer swimming in open water across the UK

The Independent UK

Cause of deaths of three sisters found in sea at Brighton still unclear, inquest hears

Medical investigations ongoing ‘to finalise the cause of death’ but police say they do not suspect foul play

The Guardian - UK

Brighton beach tragedy: Cause of deaths of three London sisters 'yet to be ascertained', inquest hears

Uxbridge sisters Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, died in the tragedy

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Britons urged to keep safe following nine water-related deaths during heatwave

The Royal Life Saving Society issued a plea for everyone to ‘stop and think’ before getting into the water following the deaths of nine people.

Evening Standard

Five die at open water beauty spots during bank holiday heatwave

The RNLI have warned of the ’very real risk’ of swimming in open water

The Independent UK

Five youngsters die in open water during heatwave as RNLI warns of ‘very real risk’

The most recent death was that of a boy, aged just 12, in Lancashire

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‘My super fit son drowned swimming in a reservoir during heatwave – there’s one thing all parents should know’

Reuben Morgan, despite being a good swimmer, died after suffering from cold shock while swimming in a reservoir in Wales

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‘Heroic’ coastguards rescue dog from ‘crashing’ waves after it slipped and fell into the sea

Crew members from North Berwick RNLI and the coastguard rescued the weimaraner, called Sparkle, after the incident at Seacliff beach in Scotland

Evening Standard

Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in

The RAF brought the P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI across the north coast.

The Independent UK

Royal Air Force Poseidon plane boosts Northern Ireland search and rescue capabilities

The plane’s on-board systems can pinpoint the location of people in distress at sea

Evening Standard

Island of Ireland in ‘absolutely critical position’ amid tensions with Russia

Brigadier Piers Ashfield was speaking as the RAF brought a P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI.

Evening Standard

Mother reunited with lifeboat ‘heroes’ who rescued her after paddleboard ordeal

Mandy Galloway said that when she knew she was safe she just wanted to go home to see the children she thought she would never see again.

Evening Standard

Last One Laughing UK is the best show on TV right now - what's the secret to its success?

Bob Mortimer always makes everything better

The Guardian - UK

Number of people helped by RNLI in UK and Channel Islands doubled in 2025

Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026

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