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Police have identified the first four bodies of people who were killed in a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve. The bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their …

Several buildings and venues across the north-west of England will be lit up in green this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the death of James Lee Williams, also known as drag superstar The Vivienne. The 32-year-old, who lived in Liverpool, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the …

President Claudia Sheinbaum calmly stopped her press conference when the 6.5 magnitude trembler shook the room and set off the country’s earthquake alert system. The quake shook Guerrero, Mexico, early Friday, disrupting Sheinbaum’s first news conference of the year. Some residents rushed into the streets after hearing the Mexican Seismic …

Oli Constable/BBC Police have urged people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a warehouse near Meadowhall Shopping Centre. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 engines and two specialised turntable ladders had been sent to the scene on …

Four of the five people who were injured in an arson attack in Dublin on New Year’s Eve have been discharged from hospital. The victims caught up in the attack at a house in Creston Avenue in Finglas included three teenagers, a woman in her 20s and a woman in …

Two sergeants and a custody officer were assaulted after a suspected security breach at Manchester Airport, police have said. They were attacked while taking a man in his 20s into custody on New Year’s Day. He was arrested on suspicion of assault and a breach of security. Greater Manchester Police …

A blood biker left with serious injuries in a crash has died. Andrew Rogers, 61, from Hayscastle, Pembrokeshire, died in hospital on New Year’s Day after his liveried Honda 750 and a black Audi A3 hit one another on the A48 westbound on Monday. Police were called to the scene, …

Andy Medcalf A huge search operation is currently taking place in Withernsea, East Yorkshire A search operation is currently taking place after reports of people entering the sea at Withernsea in East Yorkshire. HM Coastguard said the incident was reported shortly after 15:00 GMT and a search involving a rescue …

“As you know, I need time,” he said. “Give me time and you’re going to see what I do. You can already see what I did before because I didn’t start yesterday. “I’m going to be a liar if I say, ‘everything is happy, everything is good’. No, it’s not …

Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary which took place at a rugby club’s clubhouse in the early hours of Boxing Day. Ystradgynlais RFC was forced to cancel a number of events at its premises over the festive period after intruders smashed their way through its roof …

A mother-of-four has died following a crash between a car and a van. Donna Ball, 48, died in hospital on 30 December after being injured in the incident on the A4119 bypass at Williamstown, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf. The crash happened shortly before 11:25 GMT on 29 December with five …

On particularly bad days, Searle is unable to see where his darts land but he hopes his tale can serve as an inspiration to other sufferers. “It was only in the last 18 months that I realised what the diagnosis was,” said Searle. “It’s been bad for as long as …

Two people have been charged after a man in his 80s died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it. The man was struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill, in Gillingham, on Monday, Kent Police said. The force added that …

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has made a spectacular return, a year after “extreme weather” forced the cancellation of the world famous celebration. An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the city to enjoy the street party and concert as well as the dazzling firework display above the castle. Here are some of the …

Before the start of the current season, the regulations on treatment of suspected head injuries was changed to read: “Where a player has a suspected head injury and the referee stops the game, the official will immediately signal for a doctor or physio to enter the pitch in order to …

Cheltenham Racecourse welcomed a record crowd of more than 44,000 as its New Year’s Day fixture sold out for the first time. The track’s seven-race card attracted a total attendance of 44,151, surpassing the previous best New Year’s Day crowd of 38,374 set in 2023. It is also higher than …

Dozens of people have taken to the North Sea in a traditional New Year’s Day dip. Swimmers braved the chilly waters in Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire. In East Yorkshire, the annual sea swim in Hornsea had to be cancelled due to high waves, so the fire service used their …

Searle had won 14 consecutive sets without reply to reach his first World Championship quarter-final. The 38-year-old Englishman extended that run to 17 with some clinical finishing in the first three sets against Clayton, who took a scrappy fourth to reduce his deficit. Searle’s 111 finish in the deciding leg …

PA Media Dancers in bright costumes were among the thousands of parade performers London’s annual New Year’s Day parade has brought a burst of colour and music to the capital. Marching bands, dance troupes and pearly kings and queens were among the thousands of participants celebrating the new year. The …

Greig WatsonEast Midlands BBC Police said no serious injuries had been reported Six people have been arrested after a crash left a car wedged against a wall along a main road in Nottingham. Nottinghamshire Police was called at 05:59 GMT on Thursday after a silver BMW came to rest on …