5 h. ago Man lives in his car and washes at motorway services says 'I'm really struggling'

Michael Atkinson has been living in his 14ft x 6ft Vauxhall Meriva since June and has been sleeping on the back seats of his eight year old car and is showering at service stations

Transport

7 d. ago London Underground Tube strikes exact dates and reason behind September walkout

The London Underground and other public transport services are affected by strikes this week, and commuters are struggling to get around the capital

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8 d. ago 'I died in car crash that killed half my family – then I saw something impossible'

Jeffrey Olsen survived 18 surgeries including a leg amputation after a horrific car crash that took the lives of his wife and young son who he said he visited while briefly in the afterlife

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1 week ago Diogo Jota's grandfather learned Liverpool star and his brother had been killed in car crash when he turned on the TV, he reveals in first interview

Premier League star Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were driving through northern Spain when the fatal crash in his acid green Lamborghini Huracan occurred on July 3.

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1 week ago College professor dies in devastating accident when cable car broke loose in Portugal

A South Carolina college professor was confirmed as the sole American killed in a shocking cable car crash in Portugal, which claimed the lives of 16 people.

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1 week ago US hiring slows as jobs market loses momentum; UK construction in longest slump since 2020 – business live

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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1 week ago Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool soccer parade pleads not guilty to 31 charges

The man accused of ramming his car into a parade of Liverpool soccer fans in May as the team was celebrating its Premier League triumph has pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges he is facing

Politics

1 week ago Paul Doyle pleads not guilty to 31 charges over Liverpool parade incident

Fifty-three-year-old was arrested after car was driven into crowd of people during football celebration in May A man has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car was driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool in May.Paul Doyle, 53, was arrested on 29 May after driving through a crowd of Liverpool football club supporters during the team’s Premier League trophy parade in the city centre on the evening of 26 May. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK construction in longest downturn since early 2020; global bond sell

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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1 week ago Danniella Westbrook makes heartbreaking homeless confession as she plans TV return

Danniella Westbrook revealed she once lived in her car and spoke candidly about the heartbreaking chapter of her life, but says she is now eyeing up a reality a TV comeback

Politics

1 week ago 'I got an offer from Liverpool right before transfer window shut – I decided to stay put'

Duje Caleta-Car was a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2021, with the Reds desperate to sign a central defender following injuries to key players

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2 w. ago BBC presenter gives live health update after 'horrific' car crash this summer and says 'it was scary'

The Morning Live presenter spoke about their health during the episode

Events

2 w. ago Portugal pay touching tribute to tragic former Liverpool star Diogo Jota

Portugal are preparing for their first international matches without UEFA Nations League winner Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward died in a car crash in July

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2 w. ago This car feature could save lives – but drivers don’t want to use it

Advanced driver-assistance systems (or ADAS) have been shown to reduce crashes, injuries and insurance claims

Transport

2 w. ago This common car feature could save lives – but drivers don’t want to use it

Advanced driver-assistance systems (or ADAS) have been shown to reduce crashes, injuries and insurance claims

Transport

2 w. ago Brit mums fighting for their lives in Ibiza after being mowed down by car pictured

Lauren Holmes and her close friend Ebony Cordingley are said to be in a 'very serious' condition in intensive care after a car smashed into them while they were on holiday in Ibiza

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3 w. ago M25 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway traffic chaos as car catches fire in horror blaze

A car fire on the M25 had forced a section of the major motorway to shut leading to severe delays for motorists on the bank holiday weekend

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3 w. ago I drove electric car for a week on single charge and the numbers were remarkable

The BMW i4 M50 is a big electric saloon car with a hefty price tag, but how does it fare in the real world? We spent a week with it to find out

Politics

3 w. ago NHS Scotland workforce at 'breaking point' as one fifth of consultant haematologists set to retire

EXCLUSIVE: Labour said frontline staff in hospitals were struggling due to "SNP-made chaos in our health service".

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk finance chief warns economic outlook for all Scottish councils 'bleak'

Councillors were told years if rising costs meant local authorities across the country were facing serious financial challenges and struggling to cover the cost of services.

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