8 h. ago I’ve seen the new Jaguar GT uncovered – here’s my honest verdict

After the furore over the Jaguar Type 00, I was nervous to see the finished car – and it’s better than I expected

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9 h. ago New head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is appointed by Pope Leo

The new Archbishop previously served as Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Southwark in south London

Politics

10 h. ago Woman killed in Oldham Asda car park named as police launch urgent appeal

The 78-year-old woman was hit while making her way back to her vehicle at an Asda car park and tragically died after sustaining serious injuries

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11 h. ago Bishop is named by the Pope as new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Bishop Richard Moth becomes the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, the Church confirmed on Friday.

Politics

12 h. ago Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and WalesThe new leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has been named as Bishop Richard Moth.Moth, 67, was appointed by Pope Leo to replace Cardinal Vincent Nichols as archbishop of Westminster and leader of about 6 million Catholics in England and Wales. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Pensioner dies after being struck by van in supermarket car park

A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van while returning to her vehicle in the Oldham supermarket car park

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3 d. ago I’ve seen the new Jaguar GT uncovered – and it’s better than I expected

After the furore over the Jaguar Type 00, I was nervous to see the finished car – but I love it

Politics

3 d. ago XMAS: Car owners win thousands after contaminated fuel wrecked vehicles

Motorists hit with huge repair bills after contaminated fuel wrecked their cars have been fully compensated following MFG’s admission of liability.

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4 d. ago Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body

Just 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routesBusiness live – latest updatesThe chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric.Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Horror dashcam footage shows moment Paul Doyle drives at Liverpool parade

Children were seen jumping out of the way of the car. Doyle could be heard swearing from inside the vehicle as he continued driving.

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4 d. ago 'World's first' flying car begins production! Futuristic £235,000 vehicle that lets drivers FLY over traffic jams is being hand

If you've ever dreamed of soaring over traffic on your daily commute, you may not have long to wait, as the 'world's first' flying car enters production.

Transport

6 d. ago Church of England issues ‘Christmas is for all’ message ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Politics

6 d. ago Church of England responds to fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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6 d. ago C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalismThe Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism.In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Church of England warns against fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Events

8 d. ago Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishopThe Church of England is reviewing a complaint against the incoming archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.Dame Sarah Mullally is due to take up the role next month, after Justin Welby was forced to resign over the way he dealt with a safeguarding scandal. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago Widow of Church of England's most prolific sexual abuser John Smyth is 'ashamed' to have stood by him

Widow Anne Smyth has spoken out for the first time about how she 'struggled to know what to do' about John Smyth, citing her Christian faith as having taught her to focus on the good.

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9 d. ago Who was John Smyth? New documentary looks at the serial abuser's crimes

A new documentary uncovers how the serial abuser evaded justice for 50 years.

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9 d. ago Widow of Church of England prolific child abuser: 'I’m so sorry'

Anne Smyth said she was alarmed when John Smyth told her he wanted to 'whack' boys, adding: 'It was such a relief that he died. I want with all my heart to say I’m so sorry. I’m ashamed of myself.'

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9 d. ago My father was the Church of England's most prolific sexual abuser: Daughter speaks for the first time about John Smyth

The daughter of one of Britain's most barbaric and prolific child abusers has spoken about her sadistic father for the first time on camera in a new TV documentary.

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