Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton. The 60-year-old died when the East Midlands Railway (EMR) train he was driving crashed into the back of another on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday.
UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C. The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday, sparking weather warnings, health alerts and
David Hockney’s funeral takes place privately with just two in attendance The funeral of David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed. A number of memorial services for the artist will take place from next year after Hockney, best
Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave Thousands have gathered to celebrate the summer solstice as the UK braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures. The Met Office said the heat is expected to peak at about 35C on Tuesday and Wednesday, sparking weather warnings, health alerts
Gorillaz bring ‘multi-cultural, multi-generational music’ to London Gorillaz brought their “multi-cultural, multi-generational music” to north London as the capital baked in a heatwave. Fronted by Blur star Damon Albarn, who performed in a camouflage jacket, red beanie and thick glasses, the band made their first stadium headline debut. As he walked on stage, Albarn said:
Steve Clarke’s key decisions as Scotland prepare for World Cup clash with Brazil Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C game in Miami on Wednesday night with qualification for the group stages for the first time still in their hands. Steve Clarke’s side have three points from two fixtures, one point behind Morocco and
Pay packets of Gen Z outstrip their millennial predecessors – report The early careers of people born from late 1990 onwards have got off to a better start than their millennial predecessors, new research has suggested. The Resolution Foundation said its study showed the so-called Gen Z generation are experiencing a mini rebound in pay
Children urged to write letters of support to England and Scotland players Royal Mail is encouraging children to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams as part of a new writing campaign. Children aged 4-17 are being urged to write letters wishing the teams and players well during
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran negotiations on deal to end war US vice president JD Vance landed in Switzerland on Sunday to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme and building the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran. Mr Vance and his wife Usha Vance
King to make history and publish his personal tax bill The King is to become the first head of state to reveal their personal tax bill to help enhance transparency around royal finances. Charles will publish his financial details as his royal household seeks to increase “clarity and accessibility” around the monarchy’s finances by producing