Driver dead and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:52 GMT
The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST, has left almost 90 people hurt.
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how crash 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
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:26:27 GMT
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
Video shows scene of collision as passenger speaks about aftermath
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:21:10 GMT
Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".
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.
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:59:10 GMT
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
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.
Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:55:06 GMT
Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.
