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Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:36:41 GMT
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:13:39 GMT
What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, injuring dozens of passengers and crew.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:22:52 GMT
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:59:10 GMT
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:35:17 GMT
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:34:47 GMT
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:15:58 GMT
Man mistakenly prescribed morphine died two days later from overdose
The man's widow said the incorrect prescription was like "a loaded gun".

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:32:10 GMT
Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:28:05 GMT
'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:55:30 GMT
Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:48:13 GMT
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:20:44 GMT
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:42 GMT
Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:05:48 GMT
Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:33:14 GMT
Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial sent home for weekend
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:24 GMT
London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:19:03 GMT
Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:41:14 GMT
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:25:55 GMT
Woman caught on CCTV kicking £75k McLaren supercar on owner's driveway
Police are investigating the incident which has left the supercar with scratches on its bonnet.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:39:57 GMT
Woman injured after telegraph pole falls on her
She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for her injuries.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:37:31 GMT
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:46:27 GMT
Van driver who crushed girlfriend guilty of murder
Lily Whitehouse died hours after visiting her premature baby in an intensive care unit.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:10:17 GMT
Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5
Andrea suffered severe burns to half her body and died in hospital on 13 July 1978.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:04:14 GMT
UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:11:32 GMT
Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam
The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:31:34 GMT
Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:01:34 GMT
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:15:19 GMT
How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:08:02 GMT
'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:46:56 GMT
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:32:30 GMT
The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:03:21 GMT
How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:53:54 GMT
Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:10:51 GMT
New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:46:48 GMT
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:07:22 GMT
Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:38:42 GMT
What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:52:40 GMT
'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:04:08 GMT
We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:35:54 GMT
The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:31 GMT
Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:52:03 GMT
Hospital suspends maternity services due to staff shortages
The Southern Health Trust says it is "unable to provide safe medical cover" in obstetrics and gynaecology at Daisy Hill Hospital this weekend.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:55:30 GMT
Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.

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