Two Trains Have Collided In Bedford Area Police Say

Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a long line of emergency vehicles on a rural road as emergency crews and passengers of the two southbound trains gathered in the neighbouring field. The two East Midlands Railway services involved were the 4.40pm from […]

19 June 2026

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Criminal Proxies Jailed Over Arson Attacks Targeting Prime Minister

Two “useful idiots” have been jailed for a series of arson attacks targeting Sir Keir Starmer on the orders of a shadowy Russian-speaking taskmaster. In May last year, a car and two houses linked to the Prime Minister were set alight in north London by Roman Lavrynovych. He was acting on the instructions of an anonymous Telegram user called El Money who was reportedly linked to a Russian online sabotage network. The court heard El […]

19 June 2026

National News

By Police In His Apartment In Nashville Tennessee During A Welfare Check

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will stand in a Labour leadership contest, should one be triggered after Andy Burnham returns to Westminster following his victory in the Makerfield by-election. The Prime Minister is under pressure to hand over power to Mr Burnham, who defied national trends to increase Labour’s share of the vote in a seat where Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made sweeping gains in last month’s local elections. But Sir Keir insisted he will not “walk […]

19 June 2026

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Church Of England Sorry For Forced Adoptions Telling Survivors Shame Is Ours

The Church of England has apologised for the “pain, trauma and stigma” caused to those affected by historical forced adoption, as its lead bishop spoke of a deep shame that the practice had happened to people “in the care of Christian communities”. Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally said the impact on families had been “lifelong” for many and noted survivors having spoken of the “indignity” they faced. In a direct video message to survivors, […]

18 June 2026

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Struggles To Keep On Top Of Car Admin Costing Some Drivers More Survey Finds

Around a fifth (21%) of drivers have forgotten essential car admin dates such as their MOT, tax or insurance – potentially leaving many people at risk of penalties – a survey indicates. Two-fifths (42%) of those surveyed said they find car admin difficult, rising to more than half (59%) of 25 to 34-year-olds. Among those who have missed these tasks, more than one in 10 (11%) said they went on to face higher costs or fees as a […]

18 June 2026

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Robin Hoods Major Oak In Sherwood Forest Has Died Experts Say

A vast ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood is thought to have died after its first spring with no leaves, experts have said. The Major Oak in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire is thought to be up to 1,200 years old, but has been in decline for some years, according to the RSPB, which manages the woodland. The conservation charity said the tree had been affected by factors including […]

18 June 2026

National News

Train Crash Could Have Been Avoided If Driver Had Used Emergency System Report

A fatal train crash could have been avoided if a driver had used an emergency system designed to reduce speed, an investigation has found. They stated it had “not occurred to them” to use their train’s manually operated sander, according to a report into a head-on collision between two trains in mid Wales on October 21 2024. Passenger David Tudor Evans, 66, died “as a consequence of the collision”, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) […]

18 June 2026

National News

Train Crash Could Have Been Avoided If Driver Had Used Emergency System Report

A fatal train crash could have been avoided if a driver had used an emergency system designed to reduce speed, an investigation has found. They stated it had “not occurred to them” to use their train’s manually operated sander, according to a report into a head-on collision between two trains in mid Wales on October 21 2024. Passenger David Tudor Evans, 66, died “as a consequence of the collision”, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) […]

18 June 2026

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Defence Secretary Heads To Nato Gathering Without Investment Plan In Place

Britain’s new Defence Secretary will meet his Nato counterparts without the promise of extra funding to prepare the armed forces for the growing threat of Russia. Dan Jarvis is meeting other Nato defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday, only a day after the alliance’s chief Mark Rutte said he expected all member states to soon present “clear, concrete and credible plans” for raising defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035. But Mr Jarvis will […]

18 June 2026

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