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British tourist drowns in Phuket, Thailand

A 37-year-old British father from Ipswich drowned in front of his wife at Freedom Beach, Phuket. He was the fourth tourist to die on southern Thai beaches in 72 hours. Read the full report.

British tourist dies suddenly on Spanish holiday

A 50-year-old British tourist has died unexpectedly while on holiday in Salou, Spain, after being rushed to hospital with sudden illness, leaving family and fellow travellers in shock.

Hero father dies saving passengers in train attack

The grieving family of Darren Pencille, who bravely intervened during a violent train attack, speaks out as they thank the public for their overwhelming support following his tragic death.

British tourist drowns in Venice canal

Tragedy strikes as a British holidaymaker dies after falling into a Venetian canal following an evening walk with his wife during their Italian getaway.

British tourist dies during Rhodes holiday getaway

A 44-year-old British man has died suddenly while on holiday in Rhodes, with local authorities investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death during what should have been a dream Greek getaway.

Huntingdon train hero confronts knifeman on commute

An ordinary commute turned into a life-or-death situation when a courageous passenger confronted an armed man on a Huntingdon train. Read the exclusive interview with the hero who risked his life to protect fellow travellers.

Hero train driver's quick thinking averts disaster

A former Royal Navy veteran turned train driver is being hailed as a hero after his swift actions prevented a potential catastrophe on the Huntingdon railway line, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure.

British tourist dies after Dublin assault

Simon Tweed, 58, from Kent, has died weeks after being kicked in the head during an unprovoked attack in Dublin city centre. Gardaí continue hunting for the suspect while his devastated family pays tribute to their 'gentle giant'.

British tourist dies in Magaluf balcony fall

A 33-year-old English tourist has tragically died after falling from a sixth-floor balcony at a Magaluf hotel, with Spanish authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the devastating incident.

British tourist vanishes in Australia hang gliding tragedy

A British tourist has disappeared in a terrifying hang gliding incident over Queensland's tropical rainforest. The experienced pilot was rescued, but the tourist remains missing as emergency services scour the remote terrain.

British tourist dies after Lanzarote beach rescue

A 56-year-old British tourist has tragically died after being rescued from the sea in Lanzarote, with emergency crews performing CPR on the beach as his devastated family looked on.

British tourist dies in Pantheon wall collapse

A dream Italian holiday turns to tragedy as a 70-year-old British man dies after a wall collapsed outside Rome's ancient Pantheon, with his daughter witnessing the horrific incident.

Brit faces life in Thai prison over motorbike

A British holidaymaker's dream trip to Thailand turns into a nightmare as he faces devastating charges that could see him imprisoned for life over a disputed motorbike rental.

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