Max McLean
UK
Royal Navy sailors show ‘incredible empathy’ to save four kittens in Bahrain
‘I witnessed the caring side of our sailors as well as incredible teamwork to save these helpless animals’, said Lieutenant Nathan Boal.
By Max McLean
17 May 2025
Politics
Bomb during interview just a glimpse of everyday life, says Briton in Gaza
A bomb could be heard approaching and exploding outside the building Zaynab Wandawi was in while she spoke with the PA news agency.
By Max McLean
27 Oct 2023
UK
Wheelchair user with car stuck at Luton Airport misses funeral
‘My independence has been completely taken away by this fire,’ said Andrew Miller
By Max McLean
25 Oct 2023
Environment
Sheepdog saves stranded ewes on Welsh farm as Storm Babet floods UK
Patsy received ‘a pat on her head’ for her troubles, according to farmer Llyr Derwydd.
By Max McLean
20 Oct 2023
UK
‘Conspicuous’ bundle of straw dangled from Millennium Bridge per ancient byelaw
The straw is suspended when the headroom of the bridge arch or span is reduced from its normal limits.
By Max McLean
18 Oct 2023
UK
UK holidaymakers ‘left in limbo’ after car park fire at Luton Airport
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said up to 1,500 vehicles were inside the car park at the time of the fire.
By Max McLean
12 Oct 2023
UK
Sadiq Khan helps beavers return to west London for first time in 400 years
It is hoped the rodents will help turn the location into a flourishing wetland.
By Max McLean
11 Oct 2023
Celebrity News
Ant and Dec, Paddington and Nigella all congratulate ‘fabulous’ Lionesses
The England team’s impressive performance caught the attention of a number of well-known faces in the UK.
By Max McLean
16 Aug 2023
UK
NFL great Tom Brady introduces himself to Birmingham fans in pub before match
Brady has recently become a minority owner of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.
By Max McLean
12 Aug 2023
UK
Police defend using memes to report crime successes amid criticism
Lancashire Police used a meme to share the news that 14 men had been jailed for nearly 50 years
By Max McLean
9 Aug 2023
UK
‘We’re ready to have a go and then suffer’ – Glastonbury arrivals set to party
Festival-goers experienced a ‘whole week’ of weather on Wednesday, while others prepared to enjoy themselves.
By Max McLean
21 Jun 2023
UK
Sussex foundation donates £10,000 to get diverse book in every secondary school
A Colourful View From The Top is a novel which features entrepreneurs, executives and ‘thought leaders’ from ethnic minority backgrounds.
By Max McLean
7 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Woman wearing ‘terf’ badge in Pride video not JK Rowling – Oxfam International
The organisation said there was ‘no intention by Oxfam or the film-makers … to have portrayed any particular person or people’.
By Max McLean
6 Jun 2023
Celebrity News
Fans hit out at ‘horrendous’ crowd control at Eurovision welcome party
Some people were said to have fainted as fans gathered to watch the show featuring bands including Frankie Goes To Hollywood and the Lightning Seeds.
By Max McLean
8 May 2023
London
Crowning glory: Londoners make human crown world record attempt
A total of 539 people were counted in the attempt at Broomhill Common in Orpington
By Max McLean
8 May 2023
UK
‘It lifts your heart’ – Coronation Big Lunch organisers hail community spirit
‘It’s just amazing. It is a bit of a proud moment,’ said one organiser.
By Max McLean
7 May 2023
Politics
Convoy taking fire vehicles and life-saving kit to Ukraine leaves Liverpool
A total of 86 fire and rescue vehicles and more than 100,000 items of equipment have now been donated in total.
By Max McLean
3 May 2023
UK
Wisteria more than 100 years old in bloom at University of Cambridge
Gardeners inspected the shrub, which has flowered later this year due to cold weather.
By Max McLean
3 May 2023
UK
‘A complete surprise’: Bear scares principal by jumping out of bin at US school
‘It was not how I planned to start my week at all!’ said James Marsh, principal at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.
By Max McLean
2 May 2023
UK
Speedo Mick says he has made ‘amends’ after raising £1m with last challenge
‘I put everything into that. I’m emotionally, physically and mentally drained,’ the fundraiser said of his four-month walk down the country.
By Max McLean
30 Apr 2023
UK
Cat who ‘saved’ diabetic owner’s life among finalists in National Cat Awards
After her owner’s blood sugar had fallen dangerously low, causing her to lose consciousness, Willow the cat’s actions proved crucial.
By Max McLean
21 Apr 2023