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The central London car meets where drivers perform burnouts, doughnuts and other ‘dangerous’ stunts

19-06-2026 23:13 via independent.co.uk

A high Court injunction prohibits drivers from racing, performing stunts or or organising meet-ups in known London hot spots

Bedford train collision latest: One person dead and 33 seriously injured after crash, says ambulance service

19-06-2026 23:04 via independent.co.uk

Members of the public have been told to avoid A&E

Bedford train collision latest: One person dead and several injured after crash, say police

19-06-2026 22:46 via independent.co.uk

Members of the public have been told to avoid A&E

Bedford train collision latest: Hospital urges people to avoid A&E after multiple people injured in crash

19-06-2026 22:24 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggest those on board suffered serious injuries

‘People were screaming and crying’: Witness recalls being ‘flung’ into chair as trains collided near Bedford

19-06-2026 21:57 via independent.co.uk

The collision happened just south of the Elstow interchange between the A421 and the A6 on Friday

Bedford train collision latest: Hospital dealing with ‘major incident’ after multiple people injured in crash

19-06-2026 21:12 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggest those on board suffered serious injuries

Bedford train collision latest: Hospital dealing with ‘major incident’ amid reports of multiple serious injuries

19-06-2026 21:01 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggest those on board suffered serious injuries

Bedford train collision latest: Emergency services dealing with ‘serious incident’ as all lines in area blocked

19-06-2026 20:31 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggest those on board suffered serious injuries

Bedford train collision latest: Emergency services dealing with ‘serious incident’ as all lines blocked

19-06-2026 20:01 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggested those on board suffered serious injuries

Bedford train collision latest: Emergency services dealing with ‘serious incident’ with all lines blocked

19-06-2026 19:53 via independent.co.uk

Reports suggested those on board suffered serious injuries

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

19-06-2026 19:42 via bbc.com

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

‘His time has come’: Makerfield voters want Burnham to be prime minister – as long as he doesn’t forget them

19-06-2026 19:40 via independent.co.uk

A statement win in Makerfield has given Andy Burnham a chance to take on Sir Keir Starmer and become prime minister. What do voters now expect from their new MP? Dan Haygarth finds out

In The Room | Makerfield by-election: Has Andy Burnham united the left?

19-06-2026 19:38 via independent.co.uk

It wasn’t so close after all. Andy Burnham achieved 9,241 votes more than the second place Reform candidate, Robert Kenyon. Even talk of Restore Britain stealing votes from Reform mattered little in the end. The reality of the Makerfield by-election is it’s a thumping win for Labour’s Andy Burnham, and a disappointing night for Nigel Farage, whose attempts to dial up division in recent weeks didn’t pay off.

Starmer ‘to weigh up his future as PM this weekend’ after ministers tell him to step down - latest

19-06-2026 19:37 via independent.co.uk

Ministers tell The Independent they will urge Starmer to quit but PM said he will ‘not walk away’ from No.10

England's Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for 2026-27

19-06-2026 19:01 via bbc.com

England full-back Ellie Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 PWR season following her exit from Harlequins.

Woman, 18, dies in hospital after group took ‘unauthorised control’ of loading vehicle in Southend

19-06-2026 18:29 via independent.co.uk

An 18-year-old woman has died days after being seriously injured in a loading vehicle incident

Two arrested as woman, 18, dies after group took ‘unauthorised control’ of loading vehicle in Essex

19-06-2026 18:29 via independent.co.uk

An 18-year-old woman has died days after being seriously injured in a loading vehicle incident

Princess of Wales stresses need for ‘human connection’ amid fears people are spending their lives glued to screens

19-06-2026 18:07 via independent.co.uk

Kate argues children need to ‘thrive in the world today’ just days after social media ban introduced for under-16s

What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield win

19-06-2026 17:58 via independent.co.uk

In a reader Q&A, chief political commentator John Rentoul addressed questions on Andy Burnham’s rise, Keir Starmer’s survival and the potential successors, suggesting Labour now faces a managed but uncertain leadership transition rather than an immediate contest

Ministers turn on Starmer as Labour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM

19-06-2026 17:38 via independent.co.uk

But Keir Starmer insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to“to pull together” and “avoid plunging the country into chaos”

Third of UK’s Gen Z think ringing the doorbell is too intrusive and would rather text, survey finds

19-06-2026 17:33 via independent.co.uk

Gen Z say ringing a doorbell is too intrusive and formal

Reform councillor apologises after posing with Jimmy Savile campaign poster

19-06-2026 17:07 via independent.co.uk

Lilian Rogers said she didn’t ‘comprehend the true, disgusting meaning’ of the sign

‘His time has come’: Makerfield voters want Burnham to become prime minister – as long as he doesn’t forget them

19-06-2026 17:01 via independent.co.uk

A statement win in Makerfield has given Andy Burnham a chance to take on Sir Keir Starmer and become prime minister. What do voters now expect from their new MP? Dan Haygarth finds out

Labour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM with ministers set to urge Starmer to quit

19-06-2026 16:25 via independent.co.uk

But Keir Starmer insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to“to pull together” and “avoid plunging the country into chaos”

‘Exhausted’ NHS doctor died in on-call room after working nine 13-hour shifts in a row

19-06-2026 16:03 via independent.co.uk

Entry had to be forced into the room where Dr Naeem Ahmed was found dead

Ministers to tell Starmer to step down and set out timetable to quit as PM - latest

19-06-2026 15:58 via independent.co.uk

Ministers are set to tell the prime minister his ‘time is up’

Burnham vows ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer warns leadership challenge will ‘tear Labour apart’ - latest

19-06-2026 15:20 via independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham outlined changes in the economy, industry and education ahead of a likely leadership challenge

What Andy Burnham as prime minister might mean for your mortgage, taxes and more

19-06-2026 14:50 via independent.co.uk

The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

Boy, 3, injured at zoo ‘was attacked by crocodile’ in enclosure

19-06-2026 14:40 via independent.co.uk

The three-year-old child remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition

Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas ‘arrested on suspicion of controlling behaviour and assault’

19-06-2026 14:33 via independent.co.uk

The MP for Tewkesbury has been released on bail

Stepmother jailed for 12 years over manslaughter of girl, 5, in scalding bath

19-06-2026 14:09 via independent.co.uk

Janice Nix, 67, was sentenced for scalding Andrea Bernard, 5, to death in a hot bath nearly 50 years ago

Arson plotters recruited to target Keir Starmer by Russian-speaking handler jailed

19-06-2026 14:07 via independent.co.uk

The pair were acting on instructions from a shadowy Russian-speaking Telegram account called El Money

Burnham Makerfield by-election latest: Starmer warns leadership challenge will ‘plunge country into chaos’

19-06-2026 14:01 via independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham outlined changes in the economy, industry and education ahead of a likely leadership challenge

Britain could rejoin the EU on special terms, former chief Brexit negotiator says

19-06-2026 14:01 via independent.co.uk

UK would not be forced to join the euro or Schengen, Michel Barnier said, but he would not be drawn on Margaret Thatcher’s budget rebate

Three prisoners who murdered child killer in his cell given whole life orders

19-06-2026 13:40 via independent.co.uk

Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 57, and David Taylor, 64, fatally stabbed Kyle Bevan at high-security HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire last November

Fan captures Keanu Reeves' 'class' reaction to first TT

19-06-2026 13:24 via bbc.com

A fan watching the TT races brushed shoulders with Hollywood royalty at his favourite viewing spot.

‘Incredibly heroic’ zookeeper ‘jumped down 15ft drop’ to rescue boy from crocodile enclosure

19-06-2026 13:17 via independent.co.uk

A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is critical but stable

How Burnham's resounding victory could lead to Starmer's downfall

19-06-2026 13:11 via independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham’s victory in a special U.K. election Friday could lead to the end of Keir Starmer’s premiership

Costume that brought Blobby-mania to millions for sale

19-06-2026 12:35 via bbc.com

The costume - which was specifically used for the character's famous stunts - could sell for £5k.

‘Incredibly heroic’ zoo owner’s wife ‘jumped down 15ft drop’ to rescue boy from crocodile enclosure

19-06-2026 12:16 via independent.co.uk

A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is critical but stable

Burnham by-election live: Ex-Greater Manchester mayor vows ‘new path for Britain’ in Makerfield victory rally

19-06-2026 12:09 via independent.co.uk

Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Andy Burnham on his win in Makerfield

Staggering gap between flat and house prices exposed: Which areas of the UK have it worst

19-06-2026 12:06 via independent.co.uk

Since 2016, average house prices have surged by 43 per cent with flats a more modest 10 per cent

Brexit cost revealed as UK economy took 6% hit, Bank of England data shows

19-06-2026 11:44 via independent.co.uk

The UK economy was growing strongly prior to the vote to leave the EU

Met Office issues amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of UK heatwave

19-06-2026 11:42 via independent.co.uk

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat

UK heatwave mapped: Latest weather forecasts with temperatures set to hit 32C at weekend

19-06-2026 11:32 via independent.co.uk

Amber and yellow heat health alerts are in place until Tuesday

Man arrested after boy ended up in crocodile enclosure at zoo ‘not fit for interview’

19-06-2026 11:22 via independent.co.uk

The three-year-old child remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition

‘Parasite’ son handed £265k court bill after trying to claim high-flying siblings’ inheritance for himself

19-06-2026 11:19 via independent.co.uk

Robert Chung was described as a ‘financial drain’ who watched movies non-stop while his elderly mother did all the cooking and cleaning

What does Andy Burnham’s crushing Makerfield victory mean for Keir Starmer?

19-06-2026 11:15 via independent.co.uk

Andy Burnham has hailed his landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election as a “turning point” as he insists Labour has a “final chance to change”.

Burnham by-election live: Defiant Starmer says he will stand in Labour leadership battle after Burnham’s Makerfield win

19-06-2026 11:13 via independent.co.uk

Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Andy Burnham on his win in Makerfield

Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

19-06-2026 11:00 via bbc.com

Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.