Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030 Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it had granted approval
Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced Parts of the UK could have flooding this week, with heavy rain forecast to hit hard, drought-stricken land as yet another water firm announced a hosepipe ban. Some areas will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time”, the Met Office said,
Fans travel from across UK and arrive hours early for Bonnie Tyler funeral Fans have arrived hours early for Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to their pay respects to the singer and say goodbye. The Total Eclipse Of The Heart star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75. The streets
Mrs Brown’s Boys shows cancelled after Brendan O’Carroll ‘medical issue’ Brendan O’Carroll has announced the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials have been cancelled as he faces an “unexpected medical issue”. The creator and star of the show, 70, announced in a statement that the recordings would not be going ahead as he
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death, saying her family would remember her as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”. The statement from
Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years Wessex Water has become the latest utility to announce a hosepipe ban after weeks of hot and dry weather have plunged large parts of the country into drought The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday
Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death, saying her family would remember her as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”.
Amy Hunt surpasses expectations after claiming fourth European Championship gold British sprinter Amy Hunt was delighted to have succeeded beyond her wildest dreams after becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships. The 24-year-old world silver 200m medallist sealed her unprecedented quadruple in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay final
Households evacuated after Stourbridge wildfires begin to return home Residents evacuated after a wildfire in Stourbridge have started returning to their homes as firefighters continue tackling ongoing blazes across the UK. Dudley Borough Council said in an update on Sunday that eight families whose houses have been destroyed by the fires have been able to
Sebastien Pocognoli takes over as Scotland boss on two-year contract Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach. Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach. The 39-year-old described his appointment as an “honour” and added on the Scottish Football