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Track 'irregularity' found at site of train derailment
Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel
Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0100
Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0100
Asylum seekers warned not to make 'kissing sounds' at people in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0100
Mad Cow Disease identified at Scottish farm
A case of BSE - also known as Mad Cow Disease - has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0100
A case of BSE - also known as Mad Cow Disease - has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0100
Woman accusing ex-world snooker champ of child sex abuse denies saying 'I'm going to be rich'
A woman who has accused a former world snooker champion of historical child sex abuse has denied saying "I'm going to be rich" and would take her allegations "to the papers and make a lot of money".
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
A woman who has accused a former world snooker champion of historical child sex abuse has denied saying "I'm going to be rich" and would take her allegations "to the papers and make a lot of money".
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Former Lebara backer eyes TalkTalk consumer arm
A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0100
A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Married British couple on honeymooon killed in Greek helicopter crash
A married British couple who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0100
A married British couple who died in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0100
Public vote on which Wallace and Gromit studio character to be storm name
Fans of Wallace and Gromit can choose which character should have their name given to a future storm.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Fans of Wallace and Gromit can choose which character should have their name given to a future storm.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0100