Dan Quina Brito

Two students, Charlie Collins and Joshua Cleary, arrived at the Everest Community Academy prom in a replica Lightning McQueen car, creating a viral moment with over 80,000 online views. The vehicle was hired from Character Cars, known for its collection of TV and film replicas. Charlie’s mother arranged the car due to his long-time enthusiasm for the character, making the pair among the most talked‑about attendees at the event held at Audleys Wood Hotel.

Fire crews continued working through the night to extinguish hotspots after a large six‑hectare heathland fire in Blackwater, Camberley. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters would remain on scene throughout the day to ensure the area stays safe. More than 60 personnel from multiple stations, along with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, responded to the blaze, which prompted road closures and public warnings.

More than 60 firefighters from multiple Hampshire and Surrey stations are responding to a six‑hectare heathland fire in Blackwater, Camberley. The A30 is closed, and the public is urged to avoid the area while emergency crews use hose reels and specialist wildfire units to contain the blaze. Operations at nearby Blackbushe Airport remain unaffected, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.