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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
The family of a young man killed in a car crash say he “loved life and lived it to the fullest”. Kai Sylvester was driving a silver Mazda3 car which crashed into a ditch. He was sadly declared dead at the scene, despite the efforts of police and paramedics. In a tribute to him, his family said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we have to sit here and write this. You meant so much to so many Kai. A very much-loved son, brother, uncle and adored by so many more.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Children’s clothing on sale in Asda has been recalled as it is dangerous. The ‘Stitch and Angel’ two-piece children’s clothing set sold by Asda’s own-brand clothing line George has been taken off the shelves. The government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned: “The product has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries as the cord supplied with the shorts is too long.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Human remains have been found at two different places - and police do not yet know whether they are of the same person. Devon and Cornwall Police say they were called at about 9.30am on Thursday about what looked like human remains at the end of Westward Ho! Beach in north Devon. Later on, further remains were found further round the coastline at Appledore. Both sets of remains were recovered for identification.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
A dad diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer was given three months left to live - after putting down "warning sign" tummy pain and weight loss to potential stomach ulcers. Now Pete Dickson, 44, is fighting to undergo new revolutionary treatment that may save his life after chemotherapy did not work. He was diagnosed with fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (Fibrolamellar HCC) - a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer - in September 2024 after a CT scan revealed a tumour on his duodenum.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Armed police surrounded a hospital after a man was spotted with a crossbow. Police say that at about 6.30am today they were told that a man had walked into Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with a crossbow. Officers, including some with firearms, were called and arrested a 29-year-old man. They say the weapon was not discharged and there were no injuries.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Residents have been told to keep windows closed and drivers asked to turn off their air con near a huge blaze in a recycling warehouse. The fire started just before 6.30am today, and a major incident has been declared as firefighters tackle the inferno. There is a huge smoke plume over the area and so nearby residents and drivers on the A45 have been asked to keep windows closed. Firefighters found a large amount of plastic on fire when they arrived at the warehouse, which had been evacuated.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Anyone hoping to enjoy some lazing in the sun over this bank holiday may find themselves disappointed. This week has been a mixed bag of some warm weather and some torrential thunderstorms. But the key word as we head into the long weekend seems to be unsettled - it looks like we are in for a variety of weather, according to the Met Office. Friday’s weatherThe Met Office says today will be “largely dry” with some sunshine after a chilly start.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
A motorway has been closed after a crash in which a car overturned. The A3M in Hampshire is shut southbound between Junction 2 for Horndean and Junction 3 for Waterlooville. National Highways says a diversion route has been set up, following the solid triangle symbol on signs. From the A3(M) southbound, leave at junction 2. At the roundabout, use the 3rd exit and join the B2149 (Dell Piece West). Continue to the A3 Portsmouth Road junction. Turn left and join the A3.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
Dramatic pictures show new mums and pregnant women evacuated after a fire broke out in a maternity hospital. Pregnant women and babies were moved outside the building with the support of the hospital crew, who provided them with blankets and food. Several pregnant mums could be seen outside the hospital in distress as a they were led back in in a line. According to accounts gathered from the scene some mums and babies were moved to a nearby library and others to a university life sciences building.
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2 weeks ago | 
nationalworld.com | Tom Morton
A man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston - and crashing his car through the front gate of her home - is not mentally fit to stand trial, says a psychiatrist. However, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, a 48-year-old from Mississippi, demanded a second opinion on this at a court hearing, in which he appeared behind glass at a Hollywood courthouse that specialises in mental health cases. He had a long, grey beard and wore a thick, blue smock that jails use for suicide prevention.
