Shaun Burton, 60, the East Midlands Railway driver, has been named as the sole fatality in the train crash on Friday between Bedford and Luton. 100 people were injured, with 28 still hospitalized as of Saturday morning, nine in critical condition. Major disruption is expected for at least a week.
Shaun Burton, 60, an East Midlands Railway driver, has been identified as the sole fatality in a train collision near Bedford. The crash injured 100 people. His family and union have paid tribute to him. Major disruption is expected for at least a week as investigations and recovery efforts continue.
A survivor of the Bedford train crash described bodies being flung across carriages, causing broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and hospitalized 33. Investigations will use the train's black box and signal data recorder.
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England, killing a train driver and injuring 89 people. Survivors described scenes of panic, smoke, and confusion, with some sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded, and investigations into the cause are underway.
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring 89 people. Survivors described scenes of panic, smoke, and confusion, with some sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded, and train services were suspended as investigations began.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Bedford on Friday evening resulted in one fatality and 89 injuries, including 11 critical. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with services suspended and major disruptions reported.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford at 17:12 BST, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and air ambulance, are on the scene. The Rail Accident Investigation branch is investigating the cause.
East Midlands Railway'den yapılan açıklamada, Londra St Pancras İstasyonu'na varışlı ve çıkışlı tren seferlerinde bir kaza nedeniyle aksama yaşandığı belirtildi. Kazadan Corby, Nottingham ve Sheffield seferleri etkilendi.
Leicester City have appointed Russell Martin as their new manager, aiming for an immediate return to the Championship after relegation. Simultaneously, Wolves have named César Peixoto as their head coach, replacing Rob Edwards, with the task of restoring their Premier League status.
Northampton Saints have reached the Premiership final after a thrilling East Midlands derby victory against Leicester Tigers. Tom Litchfield's first-half hat-trick was crucial, with Archie McParland and George Furbank also scoring tries in a high-scoring encounter.
Northampton Saints defeated Leicester Tigers 45-31 in a thrilling semi-final to reach the Prem final. Captain George Furbank scored two tries in his final home game for Saints, who will face the winners of Bath vs Exeter Chiefs.
Two children have died from measles in England this year, with one succumbing to acute measles and the other to its late effects. Health officials report over 100 new cases in the last fortnight, primarily among unvaccinated children under 10.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked manager Rob Edwards after failing to keep the club in the Premier League. Edwards was hired in November and the team was relegated in April. Gil Vicente manager César Peixoto is reportedly targeted as his replacement.
The UK is set for the hottest day of the year this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach the low 30s Celsius. Amber heat health alerts are in effect for several regions, warning of potential impacts on health services and vulnerable groups.
The UK is bracing for an intensifying heatwave over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach the low 30s Celsius. Heat health alerts are in effect, and London has already seen its warmest day of the year.
Amber heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK as record-breaking May temperatures up to 33C are forecast for the bank holiday weekend. The Met Office warns of potential risks to life, property damage, and travel delays.
The Mease River in the UK has won the River Restoration Centre's UK River Prize 2026 for its 13-year restoration campaign. The project, led by Trent Rivers Trust and funded by the Environment Agency, involves farmers, volunteers, and water companies to combat pollution and habitat degradation.
Police in the Midlands arrested a man suspected of selling banking information and money laundering, linked to romance fraud. The Cyber Defence Alliance (CDA) provided exclusive access to the operation, which has led to hundreds of arrests.
A new £20m National Crime Agency unit will target "dodgy" retail outlets like vape stores and mini-marts suspected of laundering £1bn of criminal money annually. The initiative aims to combat tax fraud, counterfeit goods, and illegal work, with 75 officers recruited for investigations and raids.
Northampton Saints shattered scoring records, defeating Bristol Bears 96-39 with 14 tries. The win secures Northampton's playoff spot, while Bristol's top-four hopes are diminished.
Northampton Saints achieved a record-breaking performance, scoring 14 tries and 61 points in the first half against Bristol Bears. The 96-0 victory secures Saints' playoff qualification, while Bristol's top-four hopes are diminished.
Stuart Prior, who was elected in Essex last week, allegedly celebrated the rape of Sikh woman and called Muslim people ‘rats’A Reform UK councillor has resigned days after being elected, after he allegedly celebrated on social media the rape of a Sikh woman in the Midlands, declared white people the “master race” and called Muslim people “rats”.Stuart Prior was elected as a councillor for Essex county council last Thursday, winning 2,404 votes, the highest total of any candidate in the ward. Continue reading...
East Midlands electric car club helps residents and cuts emissions – but the need for a volunteer-led scheme reflects a much wider problemIn the aftermath of the Covid pandemic Miriam Stoate, a regenerative farmer from rural Leicestershire, noticed that too many people in her small village in England’s East Midlands were struggling to get around.Although there were plenty of cars parked in Tilton, too often she found some of the village’s residents did not have access to one when they really needed it. Continue reading...
With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as dronesIn a small workshop in England’s East Midlands, engineers at the British startup Skycutter are designing weapons for Ukraine. A row of 3D printers make the fuselage for interceptor drones, while parts such as motors and navigation chips are slotted together by hand. The same process happens hundreds of thousands of times a month in partner Ukrainian factories.The swarms of cheap, deadly and often autonomous drones deployed in that war have already changed combat completely. Troops far behind the frontline must move constantly to avoid attack from the air, travelling along netted tunnels and landscapes crisscrossed by fibre optic cables used to steer drones past radio jamming. Cities are terrorised by guided missiles that are cheaper and therefore more widely used than those that came before. Continue reading...
