Fears raised that a crowd crush at Notting Hill Carnival is ‘only a matter of time’

Two married couples, aged 30 to 32, were killed in a car crash in Germany when their vehicle, with British plates, veered off a highway and was found flipped between trees. Emergency services discovered all four occupants deceased at the scene after an automatic accident report from a victim's phone triggered a response; an investigation is ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎

Urgent Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Police are urgently seeking 15-year-old Alexis, last seen on Tottenham Court Road in London after traveling from Northampton. Concern for her welfare is growing; anyone with information is urged to contact police or call 999. Want More Context? 🔎

A hot air balloon in Bedford narrowly avoided disaster while attempting to land, coming dangerously close to rooftops and parked cars. A dogwalker, Sam Coldham, used a guide rope to safely bring the balloon down after it lost momentum due to still wind conditions, with no injuries reported, according to the British Balloon and Airship Club. Want More Context? 🔎

UK weather forecasts predict temperatures up to 30°C over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with sunny conditions expected. However, following the holiday, the UK will experience unsettled weather and potential heavy rain due to Hurricane Erin, prompting safety advisories for beachgoers regarding strong winds and rip currents. Want More Context? 🔎

A man in his 20s died from serious head injuries sustained in a workplace accident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay, prompting emergency services to respond shortly after 2:15 PM. The fairground has since been closed to the public as Northumbria Police express condolences to the man's family during this tragic time. Want More Context? 🔎

Annie Lewis Marffy, a 69-year-old British aid worker from Exeter, was killed in a Russian drone strike in Ukraine shortly after arriving on June 4, 2025, to deliver supplies. Her family is seeking a death certificate to help with the probate process, but her remains are in a conflict zone, making recovery impossible, leaving them in distress and without closure. Want More Context? 🔎