2 h. ago Woman survives after freight train collision pushes her car nearly 500 yards

The woman told police she thought she had stopped before the tracks

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8 d. ago 'It's a tragedy that should have been avoided': Survivors of Patagonia blizzard disaster that killed British woman tell how officials' 'failures' forced trekkers to become rescuers

Multiple survivors of the Patagonia tragedy have alleged that failings by park authorities and managers of the campsites forced them to become their own rescuers and healers.

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8 d. ago Marks and Spencer to open 500 new stores across UK 'with big car parks'

The retailer is vowing to open hundreds of new stores across the UK - with wider aisles to allow bigger shopping trolleys

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8 d. ago Survivor of Chilean blizzard that killed Briton says staff told trekkers they could proceed

Tom Player speaks out about incident in which Victoria Bond died along with two Mexicans and two GermansA survivor of the blizzard that killed a British woman and four others in Chilean Patagonia has said that tourists were concerned about adverse weather conditions ahead of the trek, but were told by staff it was “normal” and they could proceed.Tom Player, a London-based composer, told the Guardian that during the brutal blizzard about 30 volunteers worked together in an attempt to try to rescue hikers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Final moments of Cheryl Cole's former aide who died in 120mph blizzard: Surviving hikers describe how they were told route was 'safe' before five died

Cornwall-based Victoria Bond, 40, was tragically killed on Monday after 120mph blasts of snow hit Torres del Paine nature reserve, Chile's most visited foreign tourist spot.

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1 week ago British woman killed in 120mph Patagonia blizzard was former aide to Cheryl Cole: Survivor describes how tragedy unfolded, killing his friend and four other hikers

Cornwall-based Victoria Bond, 40, was tragically killed on Monday after 120mph blasts of snow hit Torres del Paine nature reserve, Chile's most visited foreign tourist spot.

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1 week ago Andrew Lloyd Webber's son reveals he had to sell his trainers on eBay to afford his first car

The theatre mogul, 77, who is estimated to be worth a staggering £500 million, appears to have instilled the value of money in his five children from an early age.

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2 w. ago Pregnant woman who survived Bataclan attack speaks for first time after 10 years

A woman who was two months pregnant as she survived the Bataclan attack 10 years ago reveals the hero who saved her life became her daughter's godfather

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2 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption for Luton Airport passengers as freight train broken down

London travel news LIVE: Disruption for Luton Airport passengers as freight train broken down  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Drivers who make easy mistake could be hit with £2,500 fine this winter

Motorists may face a fine of up to £2,500 if they don't check an important car part before heading off – so here's everything you need to know about the rule

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3 w. ago Motorists warned 1 mistake could land them £2500 fine this winter

Motorists are being warned they could face a fine of up to £2,500 if they don't check a crucial part of their car before setting off. There's a simple way you can avoid a fine

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