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

National News

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

National News

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

National News

Polls Close In Makerfield By Election That Could Decide Starmers Future

Polls have closed in Makerfield, where voters have taken part in what could be one of the most consequential by-elections in British political history. Andy Burnham, who is standing as Labour’s candidate in the Greater Manchester constituency with the hope of returning to Parliament to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, urged people to “vote to change politics”. Sir Keir said on Wednesday he was willing to offer the Mayor of Greater Manchester a “big” job in […]

18 June 2026

National News

Attempted Murder Arrest After Boy Three Ends Up In Crocodile Enclosure At Zoo

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo. Officers were called to Johnson’s of Old Hurst, in Huntingdonshire, at 1.24pm on Thursday to “reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure”, Cambridgeshire Police said. The boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries and is critical but stable, […]

18 June 2026

National News

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis In Clarksons Farm Episode

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. The former Top Gear host shared the news in the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series Clarkson’s Farm, saying the disease was “aggressive” but had been discovered early. “I’ve got cancer,” Clarkson told farm manager Kaleb Cooper and land agent Charlie Ireland during discussions about harvest planning. The TV presenter said he expected to be “fine” but would be out of action “for a while”. […]

17 June 2026

National News

British Couple Say Russian Warship Firing Warning Shots Near Yacht Was Scary

A British woman onboard a yacht in the English Channel which sailors on a Russian warship fired warning shots near to “prevent a possible collision” said the incident was “a bit scary”. Jane Kelvey, 68, and her husband Alan, 70, were on their 40ft yacht, Bright Future, travelling from the south coast of England towards France when shots were fired several times from the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich. “It was a bit scary,” Mrs Kelvey told The i […]

17 June 2026

The Moorlands Gold Takeover with Phil Lawton