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Two boys, aged 10 and 12, were rescued after becoming trapped beneath Blackpool Pier as the tide rose. The youngsters clung to the structure for approximately 40 minutes. Despite their mother’s efforts to reach them, volunteer lifeboat crews arrived swiftly and transported the boys to paramedics onshore.

Ann Widdecombe’s family will hold a public memorial later this year following her murder on July 9. Prosecutors disclosed allegations against Joshua Kerry, 28, who is charged with killing the former MP by striking her 21 times with a hammer. He remains in custody until an Old Bailey appearance on October 9.

PC Daniel Rusling has been sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, after assaulting a 13-year-old boy seeking help outside Monkton Park police station in Wiltshire. The officer admitted to assault by beating, and his actions are under review in a gross misconduct hearing.

Ben Cullen, a member of the Raise the Colours Oxfordshire group, is scheduled to appear at Reading Crown Court after being charged with multiple counts of making indecent images of children. The offences allegedly occurred on 25 March 2021, involving category A, B, and C images. Following these allegations, the wider group has distanced itself from Cullen.

Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon has reopened, including the crocodile enclosure where a three-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being thrown into the pit. A suspect, described as “mentally disabled,” has been released on bail following police investigations into the incident.

The BT Tower in London is set for a significant transformation into a hotel, following MCR’s acquisition for £275 million. The redevelopment, which aims to restore public access after decades of closure, includes an observation deck and retail space. Construction is expected to begin in 2029, concluding in 2033.

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