48 m. ago Child dead in major incident on UK road as coach with at least 60 passengers crashes

A major incident has been declared after a school bus crashed along an A-road in Somerset. Several people have been rushed to hospital and 60 to 70 children were on board

Events

88 m. ago Angry protesters clash with Met police as demonstration outside migrant hotel in Epping descends into violence

Essex Police said some protesters were seen using fireworks and throwing eggs, as a section of High Road has been closed for the safety of the public

Events

94 m. ago Slot players in the UK are earning cruises and hotels from free spins on this app

If you already play slots, why not turn your spins into real travel rewards? Here’s the free app UK players are using to claim cruises, hotels and more.

Sport

1 hour ago Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail for highway racing crash

Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree feloniesFive years deferred probation a part of plea dealKansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year.The Dallas County district attorney’s office said Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury in the March 2024 crash. As part of a plea agreement, Rice was sentenced to five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail as a condition of his probation, prosecutors said. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Major incident declared as school bus carrying 60 kids crashes after leaving road

There were between 60 and 70 people on board the school bus.

Events

3 h. ago Major incident declared after school bus carrying dozens of people crashes in Somerset

‘A number of casualties’ were brought to hospital following the collision on the A396

Events

4 h. ago Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to ‘help’ notes

Missing pair left notes weighed down by rocks saying they were stranded up the road with no phone serviceA mother and her nine-year-old-son who got lost in a remote California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind.The notes weighed down by rocks with “HELP” written at the top said they were stranded up the road with no phone service. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Diane Abbott suspended AGAIN by Labour after repeating belief that anti

The veteran backbencher lost the whip after using a BBC interview to say she had no regrets about her 2023 claim about anti-Jew and anti-Traveller discrimination.

Economics

4 h. ago Rescuers working to free trapped passengers on bus returning from school trip

Police said the coach left the road at around 3pm on Thursday afternoon

Events

4 h. ago Major incident declared as people trapped in bus returning from school trip

Police said there are a number of casualties after a coach left the road at around 3pm on Thursday afternoon

Politics

5 h. ago The Narrow Road to the Deep North: where to watch Jacob Elordi’s epic war series

It’s already been getting glowing reviews

Events

5 h. ago Woman accused of attacking driver with bear mace after she hit chicken trying to cross the road

Cynthia Sosa, 38, facing assault charges in Key West.

Events

5 h. ago We’re on the road to fully autonomous cars, but the Tesla trial proves the road is going to be bumpy

The Tesla Autopilot court case probably won’t be the last as the journey towards driverless cars continues, predicts our EV Editor, Steve Fowler

Transport

5 h. ago BRYONY GORDON: We must stop falling for Instagram and the influencers with their fake lives. It will make you feel nothing but despair

In hundreds of years time, when people gather to discuss the decline of early 21st century society and the various cultural moments that led to it, I really hope that they remember to include this.

Society

5 h. ago Minehead bus crash UPDATES: 'Bus leaves road' leaving passengers trapped

A huge emergency response was launched following a crash involving a bus which 'left the road' near Wheddon Cross in Somerset, according to police

Events

5 h. ago Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing four clauses in the Equality Act 2010.

Science

6 h. ago Zuckerberg and Meta officers settle claim they lost company billions by violating privacy laws

Shareholders sued Zuckerberg and others in hopes of holding them liable for fines and legal costs that Meta paidMark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8bn for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.The parties did not disclose details of the settlement and defense lawyers did not address the judge, Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware court of chancery. McCormick adjourned the trial just as it was to enter its second day and she congratulated the parties. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Mother and son dramatically rescued in California after authorities discover SOS notes

‘HELP. Me and my son are stranded up the road to the right. Please get help for us,’ read one note

Events

6 h. ago Van driver killed and dog put down after horror accident on rural Scots road

Police are appealing for anyone with any information about the accident, which happened on Wednesday night.

Events

6 h. ago Drivers to face overnight road closures as A82 roadworks get set to begin

A stretch of the A82, near Bridge of Orchy will be closed overnight as resurfacing works get underway next month.

Transport