Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:37:23 GMT
The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt.
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:01:19 GMT
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:27:12 GMT
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:39:46 GMT
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:39:27 GMT
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.
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:37:18 GMT
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.
What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:12:30 GMT
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:21:10 GMT
Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".
Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:09:07 GMT
Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.
Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:42:44 GMT
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