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News 23/08/26

Train operator CrossCountry will run a full train service on Monday following major disruption to services across the country. The operator said it plans to run a very limited number of trains from around six o'clock on Sunday evening, and a full service tomorrow. It comes after a power outage affected its control centre in Birmingham, resulting in mass cancellations across the network on Sunday. A spokesperson said their priority […]

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News 22/08/26

Seven people, including two police officers, have died following a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Cleveland Police confirmed the crash occurred in South Bank at twenty to four this morning. The victims include two serving officers travelling in a marked police vehicle and five members of the public who were in a Volkswagen Passat. Redcar MP Anna Turley paid tribute on social media to the officers who lost their […]

todayAugust 22, 2026 9

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News 07/08/26

Counter-terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary reported more than a year before her death. Joshua Kerry, twenty-eight, has been charged with murdering the former Tory minister, who was found dead at her Devon home on July ninth. The Metropolitan Police received a report in April 2025. A staff member has been referred to the police watchdog. A man has been […]

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Cars We Miss Seeing on the Roads

Take a drive around Britain today and you'll notice something. The roads are full of SUVs, crossovers and cars that, while perfectly capable, often look remarkably similar. There was a time when every journey was a little more colourful. British roads were filled with quirky designs, family favourites and cars with real personality. Some were brilliant. Some were terrible. But many are remembered with enormous affection. Here are some of […]

todayAugust 6, 2026 9

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News 06/08/26

Rail disruptions across Greater Manchester and the North West will continue until the end of tomorrow, National Rail has confirmed. The affected operators include Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, and Transport for Wales. The timeframe for the major travel disruption was extended shortly before ten o'clock, having previously been expected to end today. EasyJet has agreed a takeover deal worth around Ā£5.7bn with a US investment firm, Apollo Global. The […]

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Things That Used to Be Cheap

Ask almost anyone what they paid for something 20 or 30 years ago and you'll probably get the same response. "You wouldn't believe what it costs now!" While wages have changed over the years, it's hard not to notice that many everyday things seem far more expensive than they once were. Some prices have risen steadily, while others have left us wondering whether we've accidentally added an extra zero. Here […]

todayAugust 5, 2026 6

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News 05/08/26

People in England needing immediate care for mental health problems will be able to access specialist walk-in hubs close to home, the government promises. Ministers plan to create nearly two hundred community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029. Dozens will open in high street locations like banks and libraries. Currently, one in five people struggles with mental health, leaving thousands turning up at A&E. A letter released […]

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