Video shows how a man who was stranded on an ‘inaccessible’ cliff face was rescued after he alerted help - by setting fire to his newspaper. With no battery-charge on his phone, retired geologist Bryn Austin, 71, used a lighter, some newspaper and packaging leftover from an Easter egg – to start a small fire in order to draw attention to himself in the remote location. During a huge search operation involving the National Police Air Service, officers quickly discovered that Bryn’s position was...
The man ended up on the M6 after crossing the English Channel on a rubber dinghy
by Anonymous I worked for you for five years. You gave me raises and promotions. The whole team took pictures with my toddler daughter at our all staff meeting. Carrying her around like a little football. Later, a group of teenage girls disguised as middle aged women you hired came forward and told you they want me gone so they can hire their friends. I told you two weeks ago that my husband has cancer and I’m pregnant with my second baby. So you...
Kyle Johnson took his oath of office April 15, accepting the position after Police Chief Greg Schirmers retired in February after 25 years of service.
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Austin man was arrested on multiple counts of mail theft, records show. Miguel Angel Frayre was arrested on five counts of theft of mail, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 1 p.m. on April 19, detectives were called for a theft of mail on the 2200 block of W. []
A cat clinging to a car door was rescued by police in Dubai after two years' worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
A Florida man was arrested this week on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly shot the family dog in the face during a fight about whether he cheated on his fiancée, officials said. Farhad Deiham, 41, had allegedly threatened to shoot everyone in his home, including two children, after he was confronted about cheating allegations, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a Tuesday press conference. After officers arrived at the home on Monday night, they found the dog, Louie, hiding,...
SEATTLE >> Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a suburban Seattle police officer charged with murder in the death of a 26-year-old man outside a convenience store in 2019 — the third person the officer had killed in the past eight years.
A dog named Pixie was in such poor condition that it was distressing to see her. The staff at Wyandotte Animal Shelter (WAS) in Wyandotte, Michigan, realized they needed to act quickly to prevent further deterioration of her health. The transformation that followed was nothing short of remarkable, showcasing Pixie’s true beauty. Initially, Pixie was surrendered to the shelter by her owner, who could no longer care for her. “He had a hard time letting her go but surrendered her
Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand. more
One of the more unusual occurrences on a telecast in a while came at the Grand Prix of Alabama Sunday. That NTT IndyCar Series race, which was broadcast on NBC and Peacock, took place at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham. That course has often featured some unusual decorations, and one of those was a mannequin
Police have made an arrest in Seaham after reports of a man armed with a knife. Video footage sent to the Echo shows armed police officers talking to a man in a white car before arresting him. A statement from Durham Constabulary said: “Police were called just before 1pm today (April 23) following reports of a man with a knife in Seaham. “Armed officers attended and arrested a man in his forties.”