44 h. ago Man goes on trial in Germany over deadly Christmas market car attack

Taleb al-Abdulmohsen accused of murdering six and attempting to kill hundreds in Magdeburg last DecemberA man has gone on trial in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on charges of murdering six people and attempting to murder hundreds more by deliberately ploughing his SUV into a packed Christmas market last December.Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, 51, a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia, appeared in court on Monday wearing handcuffs and with his feet shackled, accompanied by armed police. He will be held in a bullet-proof glass case throughout the trial. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Town’s ‘dying’ 35ft Christmas tree with dead branches is slammed as ‘diabolical disgrace’ & ‘roadkill’

A CHRISTMAS tree has been slammed as an "absolute disgrace" by a local town council. Wisbech Town Council fumed that the festive offering appeared "half dead or dying" when it was delivered to the Cambridgeshire area and demanded a fresh one be sent over. Councillors seethed that the tree was brown in places, was missing...

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5 d. ago Town’s ‘half dead’ Christmas tree replaced after council brands it a ‘disgrace’

Wisbech Town Council said its supplier said the growing of the initial tree had likely been affected by the hot weather earlier this year.

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6 d. ago Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley teases deadly Christmas twist with 'threat to life'

Emmerdale's Robert Sugden actor Ryan Hawley has teased danger and 'panic' ahead this Christmas on the ITV soap, giving away someone could die as there's 'a threat to life'

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6 d. ago Electric cars take over a quarter of UK car market in October

Strong EV sales in rising car market, but electric car numbers still falling short of government targets

Politics

1 week ago Santander demands Government action over FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme

SANTANDER UK has scrapped its third-quarter results — demanding Government action over the FCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme. Boss Mike Regnier warned the plans could hit the car finance market and wider automotive sector, risking significant job losses. He called for changes to address “concern in the industry and market to the proposed Financial...

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1 week ago Santander scraps results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

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2 w. ago Santander halts results and calls for Government action on motor finance

The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector.

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2 w. ago The ten Chinese car makers tipped to take over the UK market

Experts have analysed the model ranges, global performance and expanding footprint of all the major Chinese players currently sold in the UK - or due to launch imminently.

Economics

2 w. ago Chinese car power rankings: Ten brands tipped to take over the UK market

Experts have analysed the model ranges, global performance and expanding footprint of all the major Chinese players currently sold in the UK - or due to launch imminently.

Economics

last month 'My cheap Chinese electric car is much better than BMW and it's even outselling Land Rover'

In recent years, Chinese car makers have stormed into the British EV market.

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