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6 March 2026

Give to Gain - International Women’s Day 2026

The focus of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) is Give to Gain and at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, we’re celebrating all the ways our people lift each other up - giving their knowledge, encouragement and experience to help others develop.

Great Heck Rail incident 2001 with credits

28 February 2026

25 Years Since the Great Heck Rail Incident

On 28 February 2001, one of the most tragic rail incidents in modern UK history took place near Great Heck, Selby. At 06:13, a southbound InterCity 225 passenger train struck a vehicle that had left the M62 motorway and came to rest on the track, before being hit by an oncoming freight train. Ten people lost their lives, including both train drivers and many more were injured. It remains one of the most significant rail disasters of the 21st century.

As we mark this anniversary, we remember all those who lost their lives, those who were injured and everyone affected. We also honour the professionalism, courage and compassion shown by everyone involved on that day.