2 h. ago Urgent train travel warning as police declare 'major incident' days after attack

Commuters can expect travel chaos in the days ahead after the derailment of train on a major line, with the train operator issuing an urgent warning for anyone travelling by rail this week

Events

5 h. ago How rail travel is affected following Huntingdon train stabbing and Cumbria derailment

Following Saturday evening's mass stabbing onboard a train travelling from Doncaster to London, rail passengers have been warned to expect ongoing disruption to services.

Politics

5 h. ago Cumbria train derailment update as Avanti West Coast warns 'do not travel'

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Events

6 h. ago Cumbria train derailment latest: ‘Major incident’ declared as Avanti warns travel chaos could last days

Avanti West Coast says all lines blocked after incident, but transport secretary confirms no reported injuries

Events

6 h. ago Cumbria train derailment: Major update as company warns 'do not travel'

Emergency services were called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria with all lines blocked this morning

Events

6 h. ago Avanti statement in full after train derails in Shap as urgent travel warning issued

There will be major disruption for the rest of the day and people are urged not to travel north of Preston

Events

2 d. ago Premier League: When Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are playing as festive fixtures revealed

When are your team playing over the Christmas period?

Sport

6 d. ago Terry's confirms launch of festive product with one at £1.50

The confectionery company, known for its famous Chocolate Orange, is launching a mint chocolate Mint Bar and Mint Truffles following the success of its Terry's Mint Chocolate Ball, which sold out throughout the 2023 Christmas period

Economics

1 week ago East London faces travel chaos over Christmas period as bus drivers ballot for strikes

The move could cause disruption during the Christmas shopping period, with 13 routes affected

Events

2 w. ago Scots keep on spending ahead of critical ‘golden quarter’ for retailers

“With inflation still increasing and little sign of the long-promised uplift in economic growth as much pressure as ever will fall on strong trading over the crucial Christmas period” – Ewan MacDonald-Russell, SRC

Politics

2 w. ago Premier League TV changes for December fixtures confirmed as Christmas run

Sky Sports and TNT Sports' selections for Premier League fixtures going on TV during December have now been confirmed, so fans can start making concrete plans ahead of the Christmas period

Politics

2 w. ago How the UK's biggest Christmas attractions are losing their appeal

During the festive period, the UK is at its best. With Christmas markets and mulled wine on every corner, it seems the cold weather invited cozy nights and twinkling lights.

Politics

3 w. ago Warning to travellers as train nightmare looms for thousands during Christmas period

Thousands of train passengers across the UK are being warned to expect delays and cancellations over the Christmas period due to major engineering work on the railways.

Events

4 w. ago Pining for more: Christmas tree shortage after hottest summer on record scorches crop

For most, they are the festive period's centrepiece - but the perfect Christmas tree may little more than a pipe dream this year, as the hottest summer on record has scorched crops.

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