2 h. ago Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation, with experts warning that far less than the minimum needed to sustain life is reaching the territory

Society

26 h. ago Liverpool parade collision: man appears in court on 24 more charges

Paul Doyle faces total of 31 counts relating to 29 alleged victims after incident in city centre in MayA former Royal Marine commando accused of deliberately driving his car into a crowd of Liverpool FC fans at a victory parade wept in the dock as he made a court appearance on Thursday to face an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who were babies.Paul Doyle, 53, from Liverpool, is charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent after 134 people were injured when a Ford Galaxy struck fans on Water Street in the city centre on 26 May. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Man accused of driving into Liverpool parade crowds faces 24 new charges

Paul Doyle was originally charged with seven offences after the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, May 26.

Politics

41 h. ago Drink driver crashed van into girl, 14, before urinating in front of her

Drunk driver John Thompson, 45, collided with a girl in Westbury in March this year before proceding to urinate just metres away from her as she lay injured in the road

Events

3 d. ago Drink drive limit changes and eye tests for drivers part of 'overdue' radical plans

Proposals also include tougher penalties for those caught uninsured and failing to wear a seatbelt as motoring organisations said the plans are "a step in the right direction"

Politics

4 d. ago Major 'overdue' law change could soon affect every UK driver

The new drink drive figure would be in line with Scotland

Politics

4 d. ago Drivers older than 70 will be forced to take eye tests every three years and banned if they fail, under new motoring law

The radical proposals could also see the the drink-drive limit in England in Wales lowered from 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath to 22mg per 100ml, as it is in Scotland.

Events

4 d. ago New driving rules could see thousands banned, with new tests for over 70s

The major overhaul is also expected to include tougher drink-drive, seatbelt and insurance rules

Events

5 d. ago Man in his 50s dies after tractor crashed into parked vehicles at vintage car show

The horrifying collision happened in the village of Fiddington, Somerset, at around 11.25pm on Saturday, near the Severn Vale Vintage Club event (pictured).

Events

6 d. ago Footballer who lost both legs in horror crash will 'never forgive' drink driver

Adam Golebiewski, 18, was a passenger in a car when a collision resulted in both his legs needing amputating - the brave youngster has since vowed to carry on enjoying his life

Events

7 d. ago Teen footballer who lost legs in horror crash will 'never forgive' drink driver

The promising footballer "will never forgive that man for what he has done to me".

Events

1 week ago Brit shoppers in meltdown as supermarkets are stocking popular Christmas drinks in August

EXCLUSIVE: The summer holidays have only just started and Christmas chocolates and beers are on sale in shops more than 120 days before Santa comes. It's enough to drive you to drink

Economics

1 week ago Eagles star Saquon Barkley declines invitation to serve on Trump’s sports council

Running back has golfed with president in pastBryson DeChambeau among athletes to accept invitationSaquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join Donald Trump’s council on sports, fitness, and nutrition, which is being revitalized under an executive order.Barkley, the 2,000-yard rusher for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, was on a list of sports personalities that included golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Nelly Korda, WWE executive Paul “Triple H” Levesque, football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and retired New York Yankees great Mariano Rivera. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Two days less holiday? France is up in arms but my sympathy is limited

This small cutback is hardly a draconian austerity purge for a country that is broke. But the howls of outrage show a rational debate is unlikelyFrance is skint, but the French are in denial. To judge by the howls of outrage from the left and the hard right of the French political spectrum, you would think the prime minister, François Bayrou, had just taken a Javier Milei-style chainsaw to public services, announced Doge-style mass layoffs or imposed swingeing pay cuts.But it was Bayrou’s suggestion that the French should give up two of their 11 cherished public holidays – Easter Monday and 8 May, the anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe – and work instead to increase economic output and hence government revenue that provoked the anger.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Man battered, stripped and paraded naked as locals filmed shocking incident

A judge branded Karl Griffiths’ conduct towards his friend as "irrational", likely driven by drink or drugs.

Events

4 w. ago Paul Ince grins and poses for selfie with fan outside court as faces drink

The former England captain was in court to face a drink-driving charge

Events

4 w. ago Paul Ince banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £7,000

The former England captain admitted driving his black Range Rover in Cheshire while over the limit

Economics

4 w. ago Former England captain Paul Ince gets 12 month ban after drink

The 57-year-old admitted driving his Range Rover while over the limit in June

Politics

4 w. ago Paul Ince gets drink driving ban minutes after taking grinning selfies with fans

Ex-England captain Paul Ince took selfies with fans before pleading guilty to drink driving after the former Manchester United star crashed his Range Rover into a barrier while over the limit

Politics

4 w. ago Moment reckless drink driver swerves off a quiet country road before colliding with a police car

A dangerous drink driver was seen recklessly swerving across a road before colliding with a police car and narrowly avoiding injury.

Transport