12 h. ago Shetland incident: Woman thrown from 'spooked' pony near Sumburgh Airport crossing after car passes by

Enquiries are ongoing.

Transport

6 d. ago Manchester synagogue attacker, 35, boasted about finally passing his driving test and getting a car just six months before launching his deadly atrocity

The 35-year-old terrorist - who reportedly rang 999 and said 'I have killed two Jews in the name of Islamic State' - told one of his three wives about getting his licence on March 30.

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7 d. ago KISS Gene Simmons rushed to hospital after 'passing out' during horror car crash

KISS star Gene Simmons has been taken for medical help after reportedly "passing out or fainting" at the wheel of his car while driving, which resulted in a nasty crash

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8 d. ago The Devil Book by Asta Olivia Nordenhof review – a Danish series that burns with purpose

This incandescent novel takes in lockdown, the devil, bad investments, erotic thrills and the deadly fire on the Scandinavian Star ferryAt about 2am on the night of 7 April 1990, a fire broke out on board the MS Scandinavian Star, a car and passenger ferry operating between Oslo and Frederikshavn. Inadequate staff training coupled with jammed fire doors aiding the spread of the fire and the subsequent release of deadly hydrogen cyanide gas from burning laminates resulted in the deaths of 159 people. The disaster was initially blamed on one of the passengers – a lorry driver and convicted arsonist. The fact that this suspect was also one of the fire’s casualties and thus unable to refute the charges against him was almost certainly part of the reason why the truth about the tragedy took so long to come to light. In 2020, a six-hour documentary revealed that the fire had most likely been started deliberately as part of an insurance fraud.In the first volume of Asta Oliv...

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9 d. ago Dacia reveals the Hipster! Striking new 'people's car' will cost under £12,000

Romanian budget car maker Dacia has revealed a supermini prototype car just big enough for four full-sized passengers. The Hipster EV will cost just £12,000 and have an electric range of 100 miles.

Economics

1 week ago Man charged over Marcus's death: Family's agony after British teenager who was jailed for holiday romance in Dubai with girl, 17, dies in crash three months after prison release

Marcus Fakana, 19, tragically died after a car he was a passenger in smashed into another vehicle while it was being tailed by the Metropolitan Police in Tottenham, north London.

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1 week ago Boy, 7, dies after his head got stuck in car window while mother was ‘passed out’ in front seat, police say

Mazi Simmons was sitting next to his two other siblings when he was found, Atlanta police said

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2 w. ago Thieves steal 17 cars belonging to cruise passengers in one night as they raid car park while owners are on dream holidays

Police in Hampshire are investigating after victims returned from their dream holidays to 'discover their car stolen' on the morning of Wednesday, September 10.

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3 w. ago Car passengers risk being 'caught out' and fined £1,000 over strict phone rule

It's important to note that passengers in a car can be fined for using a mobile phone, and the penalties can be severe - you might want to avoid distracting the driver next time.

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3 w. ago Luke Littler finally passes driving theory test after several failed attempts

The 18-year-old has a car ready to use as soon as he passes his practical exam.

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3 w. ago Lewis Hamilton reveals surprising new passion which triggered him to sell his £13MILLION car collection

Hamilton, who joined Ferrari from Mercedes in January, confirmed he no longer owns the assortment of limited-edition Ferraris, Mercedes and McLarens which once filled his garages.

Economics

3 w. ago Six things passengers in car accidents should do to claim compensation

Specialist road traffic accident solicitors say passengers are "in a very strong position" when it comes to making a claim

Politics