Emergency services including the air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter descended on Formby Beach in Merseyside after concerns were raised for the safety of a teenage girl, who has since been taken to hospital
Emergency crews rushed to Formby Beach this afternoon amid fears for a teenage girl’s welfare.
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Merseyside Police, coastguard teams and North West Ambulance Service were scrambled to Formby Beach on Albert Road at approximately 3.30pm on Monday, May 25.
Officers confirmed a 15 year old girl was transported to hospital following the incident, with her family notified. The operation saw a substantial emergency response, featuring an air ambulance, coastguard helicopter and multiple police incident response units.
A force spokesperson confirmed: “We can confirm that emergency services are in Formby following an incident this afternoon, Monday, May 25.
“At around 3.30pm, police, the coastguard and NWAS were called to Formby Beach, Albert Road to reports of a concern for the safety of a 15-year-old girl.
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“She has been taken to hospital and her family are aware. Enquiries are ongoing at the scene.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
“Further updates will be issued when appropriate.”
Serious traffic congestion has brought chaos to the beach vicinity, with nearby roads experiencing gridlock as emergency personnel remain at the scene.
Officers have implemented a temporary one-way system in a bid to alleviate the tailbacks, although considerable delays persist throughout the locality.
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Drivers are being advised to steer clear of the area if feasible to ensure emergency vehicles can reach the scene unimpeded.
Professor Ciaran Martin, the former head of the GCHQ agency, said in a post on LinkedIn: “Senior figures in public life should not make unsubstantiated claims about foreign (especially Russian) state hacking against them just when something inconvenient comes out, as in this Mail On Sunday splash yesterday where Mr Farage claims the source of knowledge about his £5 million gift from a crypto tycoon was hacking from Moscow.
In the aftermath of the uber-dramatic wedding, EastEnders presents: ‘the night that changes everything’, in which the Fox-Trueman, Branning, Beale, and Knight families will endure a night of unbelievable drama, with huge ramifications following for those involved and their loved ones.
Following her blood cancer diagnosis, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is reeling, before an incident with her daughter, Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) means she’s needed urgently – what’s happened to Chelsea?
Ian and Kathy Beale (Adam Woodyatt and Gillian Taylforth) share a warm mother-son moment, before he finds himself shaken to the core by a knock at the door. Left terrified for his future, what’s Ian done?
George (Colin Salmon) finally sees his adoptive dad, Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) for who he truly is and after bombshells are dropped, George makes a move that changes everything. Will the Knight’s ever be the same again?
Let’s take a deeper look, shall we?
The Fox-Truemans
Already facing huge trauma, there’s more to come for Denise (Picture: BBC)
Confronted by Yolande (Angela Wynter), Denise breaks down and tells her of her cancer diagnosis.
As the hospital rings, insisting she return and immediately begin treatment, Denise is pulled in another direction when it becomes clear that Chelsea needs her.
With her daughter’s life having been turned upside down, she rushes to support her.
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Denise tells Jack the truth (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
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Yolande covers for Denise’s previous absence, but makes it clear that the wider family need to know about her diagnosis, though all Denise wants to do is rest, exhausted and broken.
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As she continues to support Chelsea, Denise realises that Yolande is right and heads home to find Jack Branning (Scott Maslen).
Finally ready, she tells him about her blood cancer.
The Brannings
Max makes an Earth shattering proposal (Picture: BBC)
Aware of the mocking and criticism his relationship with Cindy has been receiving from the wider community, Max decides that it’s time to shut everybody up.
In the aftermath of the wedding, Max grabs the microphone and publicly declares his deep love and affection for Cindy.
What will Cindy say? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
As she blushes, he reaches down and gets on one knee, just before popping the ultimate question.
Utterly shaken, Cindy blanches as Max asks her to marry him.
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What will her response be?
The Beales
Ian could lose everything (Picture: BBC)
Keen to avoid a confrontation between a squabbling Kathy and Cindy, Ian decides it’s time to take his mum home, completely unaware of what lies ahead of him.
Arriving home, Ian is heartened as Kathy relays how proud she is of his achievements in becoming councillor.
Outside in the Square, though, trouble is brewing.
Kathy and Ian share a special moment (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
A knock at the door soon reveals everything, sending Ian into an utter spin.
Terrified at the prospect of losing everything he holds dear, the question remains, what happened?
When George realises that his adoptive dad is the same racist monster he’s always been, he declares his intention to send him back to prison.
With one card left to play, Eddie reveals that Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) has orchestrated everything in exchange for money.
George decides to deal with Eddie for good (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
As things heat up, old wounds are reopened and begin to pour.
With the tension at an all-time high, George makes a decision to protect his loved ones from his evil dad after renouncing him for good, but what will he do, and will he live to regret it?
What next?
Kat and Alfie attempt to host an after-party (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
The following day, it’s evident that life for a number of residents of Albert Square will never be the same again.
As Kat and Alfie Moon (Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie) host an after party at The Vic, a number of our beloved characters are forced to take a long, hard look at the road ahead and realise just how difficult things are going to be.
Annie Evans-Lewis from Carmarthenshire was working and living near Perth in Australia
Abbie Wightwick and Husna Anjum Senior Reporter
22:15, 25 May 2026
A young woman ‘full of life’ tragically died in a car crash in Australia, as her mother paid tribute to her ‘loving and kind’ daughter.
Annie Evans-Lewis, 21 from Llanybri, Carmarthenshire, was living and working near Perth with her boyfriend Cai James, also from Carmarthenshire.
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WalesOnline reports she tragically lost her life after the collision on Saturday, May 23, her devastated family has confirmed. Annie’s family has launched a fundraiser so that her body can be flown home to home to Wales and for to help pay for her funeral.
Cai, 22, who was holding Annie’s hand in her final moments, has posted a heart-breaking tribute saying “my heart is in a thousand pieces”.
As they prepared to fly out to Australia from Wales, Annie’s mother Angharad Evans and aunt Tanya Davies spoke of their grief and love for Annie. They said she loved to travel and was “full of life”.
After visiting New Zealand two years ago Cai and Annie, who had been together four years, went to work on a farm near in East Pingelly, near Perth, last September.
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Angharad said Annie, who turned 21 in February, was driving her car on Saturday when she swerved and hit a tree. She died from “catastrophic injuries” in hospital later the same day. Medics have told Annie’s loved ones that she may have suffered a seizure at the wheel.
Angharad thanked the huge support the family has received from Cai and Annie’s friends in Wales, Australia and across the world.
“She was a live wire,” said Angharad, “She loved being outside. She loved life. She travelled to New Zealand and came home but wanted to travel again and expand herself, so they went to Australia.”
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Angharad said Annie had been due to come home to Wales for a short visit in July.
“I just want her to come home to us now so we are going out tomorrow.”
Annie, who attended Llansteffan Primary School and Queen Elizabeth High in Carmarthen before going to college to study mechanics, met Cai “on a tractor” at a friend’s farm. She loved animals and the outdoors and had a zest for life, said her mum.
Posting on Facebook Cai described how the young couple had talked of growing old together and how he instantly adored Annie: “When you came into my life I instantly thought you were special, your strong attitude straight away got me addicted,” he wrote.
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“You are the most beautiful lady I’ve ever seen, you were perfect in every single way.
“We often said we couldn’t wait to grow old together and be grandparents watching our family enjoy what we built together. Without you I don’t know what to do anymore.”
Angharad described how Annie, her only child, had survived leukaemia and a ruptured kidney when she was a small child. But she said she had pulled through and had always lived life to the full.
The family’s Gofundme appeal has already raised more than £27,000 with many people in Wales and Australia pledging support.
In a tribute, the appeal says: “The pain being felt by all who knew her and loved her dearly is indescribable.
“Annie was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, girlfriend, and a friend to many. She will always be remembered as the most energetic, chaotic, hilarious, loving, kind and down to earth person.
“Money raised from this page will go towards the process of getting her home to Wales for her funeral. This includes: Repatriation and Australian funeral care fees, at home funeral costs, family flights to/from Australia, and any other necessities for the family during this process.”
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The family thanked everyone who has supported them and added in a statement: “Any donations will be so deeply appreciated, we just want our girl home, to celebrate her life, her character, and show her the love she always showed us.
“Annie had just entered her twenties when she travelled from her hometown in Carmarthen, Wales, to Perth, Australia with her boyfriend Cai to begin their wonderful lives together.
“The pain being felt by all who knew her and loved her dearly is indescribable.
“Annie was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, girlfriend, and a friend to many. She will always be remembered as the most energetic, chaotic, hilarious, loving, kind and down to earth person.”
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Police in Australia are investigating the fatal crash and are appealing for witnesses.
The family’s appeal to bring Annie home can be seen here.
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A 21-year-old man and 33-year-old woman have been arrested and released on bail following an incident
A car has crashed into a property in Dorchester Park
Neighbours living beside a property in South Belfast that a car crashed into on Monday morning have said this is not the first time there has been an incident at the “dangerous” corner.
A 21-year-old man and 33-year-old woman have been arrested following an incident at Malone Road roundabout at 3.45am on Monday, May 25, when a blue Volkswagen Golf crashed into a property at the junction of Dorchester Park.
The car crashed through the wall of the property before colliding into a conservatory, causing significant damage. Police cordoned off a section of the road following the incident which reopened again at around 12pm.
Local residents told Belfast Live they were shocked to see the damage that had been caused to the property, but this was not the first time there had been an incident there.
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One resident said: “I was sleeping in bed when I heard a loud bang and when I came out to see what had happened I saw the police and an ambulance arriving.
“This is not the first time that something like this has happened there, particularly at night time when the road is not as busy. It can be quite dangerous when cars come around it too quickly.”
“A short time later, officers located two people suspected of being in the offending vehicle.
“A man, aged 21, and a woman, aged 33, arrested following a collision in south Belfast in the early hours of Monday, 25th May, have been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.”
Inspector Colhoun said: “Extensive damage was caused to the vehicle involved, the property and three other vehicles in the area.
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“This is a shocking incident, and it’s only by sheer luck that we aren’t dealing with much more serious consequences this morning.
“The residents of the property had to be moved in the middle of the night, which was an extremely distressing experience for them.
“We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle in the Milltown Road or Malone Road areas, especially those with dashcam or other footage, to contact our officers on 101, quoting reference 157 25/05/26.
The strikes targeted missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passageway in the Middle East that Iran has effectively closed amid the war, according to the U.S. Central Command.
“U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,” CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins told the media Monday evening.
“Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines,” the captain added.
The U.S. has carried out ‘self-defense’ airstrikes against Iran, threatening a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran (Getty Images)
“The US military eliminated both IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] vessels and also struck at a SAM (surface to air missile) site in Bandar Abbas that was targeting US warplanes,” Griffin wrote in an X post.
Bandar Abbas is a city located on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz and is home to a key Iranian naval base.
Iranian state media also reported explosions in other cities, according to CNN’s Brianna Keilar.
The strikes targeted missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz (AFP via Getty Images)
While two of Griffin’s sources said the strikes do not indicate the ceasefire is broken, it’s the latest example of the fraught relationship between the U.S. and Iran amid the nearly three-month war.
The Independent has reached out to the White House and the Defense Department for comment.
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Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier Monday that negotiations to end the Iran war were “proceeding nicely.”
He warned that a peace agreement must “only be a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all — Back to the Battlefront and shooting, but bigger and stronger than ever before — And nobody wants that!”
Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier Monday that negotiations to end the Iran war were ‘proceeding nicely’ (Getty Images)
Trump said he spoke to the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain and said that “after all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords.”
The Abraham Accords were a series of agreements brokered by the U.S. in Trump’s first term to normalize relations with Israel. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were the first countries to join the accords.
On Monday, Trump vowed in a separate Truth Social post that any buried enriched uranium in Iran, which he calls nuclear dust, “will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed,” eradicated in Iran or “at another acceptable location”.
The RNLI came to the aid of the person who had fallen on the rocks on Monday afternoon
21:48, 25 May 2026Updated 21:52, 25 May 2026
One person was rescued by emergency services on Bank Holiday Monday after falling on rocks.
Larne RNLI came to the aid of the person who had fallen on the rocks on Monday afternoon, May 25.
The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat Terry at 2.03pm at the request of HM Coastguard following a report that someone had fallen on the rocks at Drains Bay near Larne, Co Antrim.
Helm Willie Evans and crew members Jack Healy, Jordan McIlhinneyand Scott Leitch made their way to the casualties last reported location.
Weather conditions at the time were described as good with a southerly breeze and smooth seas.
On arrival the casualty was located on the rocks close to Drains Bay beach. In a joint operation with HM Coastguard Larne, several crew members went ashore to assist with casualty care.
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Following an initial assessment by a member of HM Coastguard (an off-duty paramedic) the suspicion was that the casualty had broken their leg.
The casualty was then placed on a stretcher and taken aboard the lifeboat. They were then taken to a more accessible part of the shore where they were left in the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Speaking following the call out, Larne RNLI Helm, Willie Evans said: “We would like to wish the casualty well.
“We would also like to commend the member of the public for raising the alarm, that is always the right thing to do’. Should you see someone in difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.”
WITH the internationally renowned Hay Festival happening about now, it’s timely that there are major developments taking place on the literary front in York.
The Press has kept readers up to date with the progress of Topping & Co and Lucius Books, exciting and significant enhancements to the book scene in York.
York has long been strong on bookshops, not just over the decades but over the centuries. Some readers may remember the characterful Pickering & Co, Booksellers, picturesquely situated at the junction of Shambles and Little Shambles, which had its origins in Victorian times.
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To jog or rekindle bookworms’ memories, a presentation on Pickering & Co, Booksellers of the Shambles (and Goodramgate) is planned for Friday June 5 at 10.30am. The venue is Dringhouses Church Community Hall (St Edward the Confessor) on Tadcaster Road.
The event is run under the auspices of Dringhouses Memories, a group which meets from time to time in the church hall for an informal look at local history. At their meeting on Friday, June 5 they will be recalling some experiences from three decades of Pickerings bookshop in Shambles.
Many York people had part time jobs in the bookshop and former staff who might be interested would be very welcome. It’s informal and there’s no charge. The church has a small car park and several local buses stop close by.
Dorothy Reed,
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Dorothy Reed (former Director of Pickering & Co),
Middlethorpe Drive,
York
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Put effort elsewhere
IT is not often I agree with Christian Vassie but he and Nigel Cummings are correct in stating history cannot be changed and altering plaques isn’t something that should be undertaken.
The energy and effort put into futile efforts to erase links with the former Duke of York would be better spent addressing other issues in this city.
“At Children First, we are committing to do everything we can to protect children from online harm by campaigning for a public health approach that includes stronger regulation, delayed access to devices, better advice and support for parents and caregivers and investment in play, creativity and sport so children have real alternatives to being online.
Earlier on Monday, thousands of City fans lined the streets of Manchester to bid a final farewell to the departing Guardiola.
This season’s successful men’s, women’s and academy teams were driven on buses to Etihad Stadium, where they were greeted by a waiting crowd, before the entourage made its way to Co-Op Live for the ‘after party’.
All three teams celebrated their trophy victories on stage, with City women’s striker Khadija Shaw making the shock announcement that she has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club.
Guardiola’s three children, as well as former captain Fernandinho, ex-sporting director Txiki Begiristain and goalkeeper Ederson – who left last summer – helped bring out all 20 trophies won under Guardiola.
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Surprise appearances by current Bayern Munich boss Kompany and midfielder Jack Grealish, who spent a season-long loan spell at Everton, were loudly cheered by those in attendance.
Guardiola said goodbye for the final time in an interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher.
“First of all, thank you so much for coming tonight to say bye,” said Guardiola.
“I feel tonight that really shows the connection this club has. [City chairman] Khaldoon Al Mubarak and all the people and all the City fans that were connected from the first minute.
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“Thank you so much, I don’t have enough gratitude. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have you in my heart.”
Tributes were also paid to captain Bernardo Silva and defender John Stones, who will also be leaving the club this summer upon the expiry of their contracts.
Striker Erling Haaland said on stage: “It has been a pleasure to play with Bernardo and John – and of course Pep.
“We won a lot of trophies and I was happy to play with Bernardo and John because they are amazing footballers but even better people deep down.
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“It has been an amazing journey, but we need to keep pushing and fighting even without them.”
Conde Nast Traveller shared the list, saying: “From traditional fishing villages to faded Victorian resorts to RSPB reserves, deserted coves and teetering cliffs, the charm of the coastal north can be found in the allure of the bracing walks, excellent seafood and prices that make Brighton seem positively larcenous in comparison.
“From Northumberland to Cumbria, these are the seaside towns and villages worth knowing now.”
Morecambe has been highlighted as one of the best seaside towns in the north of England by CN Traveller.
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It’s around an hour and 10 minutes away from Bolton by car.
Morecambe offers the perfect coastal escape
The travel publisher shared: “Morecambe has staged one of the north’s quietest comebacks.
“Its sweeping bay, all shifting sands and improbable light with views of the Lakeland fells beyond, is the real draw, particularly at sunset when the sky seems to double in scale.
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“The long promenade is made for ambling, punctuated by Eric Morecambe’s statue and a growing number of independent cafés like The Bow Window, which serves up fantastic pan-fried kippers with butter during the daytime.
“There’s a gentle, slightly nostalgic feel to the place, but it’s no longer stuck in the past.
5 perfect spots for a summer staycation
“One of the most pleasing strolls in any northern seaside town is along Morecambe’s Stone Jetty.
“Formerly a railway and shipping terminal, it’s now a walking route speckled with sculptures of gannets, razorbills, cormorants and even a Mythical Auk; rendered from marble and looking suitably haughty on its own stone plinth.”
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Things to do and places to visit in Morecambe
Visit Lancashire has shared some recommendations for things to do while you’re in Morecambe:
Go to the beach – fly kites, build sandcastles, and have a picnic
Walk along the Promenade with an ice cream
Visit the Eric Morecambe statue
Check out The Tern Project
Visit the Midland Hotel for a bite to eat and to see the art in the foyer
Children can enjoy playing at Happy Mount Park
Enjoy a show at The Platform theatre
Shop along the Promenade or at Central Drive Retail Park
Other places in the list include Seahouses in Northumberland, St Bees in Cumbria, and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in Teesside.
What’s your favourite thing about Morecambe? Let us know in the comments below.
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