The superheroes fancy dress theme saw Batman, The Incredibles, Wonderwoman and a whole crew of emergency services dashing into the chilly water.

A STRETCH of the A417 is closed in both directions at Crickley Hill following a serious two-vehicle collision.

From grabbing a bargain to sea swimming and watching traditional sporting events, people have indulged in a range of Boxing Day activities.

Analysts predicted Boxing Day shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, with most purchases made online.

Footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball.

More than 450 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day, according to Home Office figures. Data updated on Thursday indicated that 451 migrants arrived on December 25 on 11 ...

The world's fastest animal was spotted in South Cumbria enjoying its lunch. A peregrine falcon was snapped by local photographer Geoff Weeks in Ulverston. The raptor is the fastest bird, and the ...

Two women have died and a man and teenage boy suffered serious injuries after reports of a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day. A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, was ...

An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said.

A digital counter on the Reform website showed the membership ticking over the 131,680 of the Conservative Party before lunchtime on Boxing Day ...

Pope Francis has inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison, taking a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration which is ...

Police in Scotland are increasingly concerned about a missing man from London who is thought to be in the Highlands. Marc Drostle, 28, is believed to have travelled to the Aviemore area two weeks ago ...