Seven dead after police car and VW going wrong way crash following pursuit Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough following a pursuit in the early hours of Saturday. A Volkswagen Passat was travelling the wrong way down the A66 and collided with a police vehicle
George Russell boosts title hopes with victory in Dutch Grand Prix sprint George Russell delivered a much-needed boost to his championship hopes with a commanding victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint. Russell endured a tough run at the last three races but has returned from the sport’s summer shutdown determined to trust his instincts
Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opposition player Lionel Messi has been fined for slapping an opponent during a Major League Soccer game. The 39-year-old Inter Miami star lashed out at Quinn Sullivan of Philadelphia Union during their match on Wednesday, catching the midfielder around the back of the head. Messi appeared to be angry
Multiple people die after collision involving police vehicle near Middlesbrough Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The two-vehicle crash, which also involved a Volkswagen Passat, took place on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough, at about 3.39am on Saturday. The
NHS website visits for advice on stings and bites surge amid heatwaves Multiple heatwaves have led to a surge in people heading to the NHS website for advice about insect bites and stings, figures show. Hospital visits in England for insect and spider bites also more than doubled in May compared to the previous month.
Scottish minister urges more action on energy bills from UK Government Scotland’s energy minister has urged the UK Government to take more action on household bills ahead of winter. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has already announced plans to cut VAT on energy bills, but Stephen Gethins has said the move “cannot be the extent of
Vulnerable people eating out ‘should avoid runny eggs’ amid salmonella outbreak Vulnerable people such as young children, pregnant women and older adults should avoid eating runny eggs in cafes and restaurants because of a risk of salmonella. It comes amid an outbreak that has left one person dead and hundreds of others ill. Health officials
Murder inquiry launched after wildfire reveals human remains in woodland A murder probe has been launched after a wildfire revealed human remains discovered in woodland known as The Pits. Officers were called on the evening of August 12 after bones, thought to belong to a woman aged between 25 and 45, were found near Padstow
Joe Root marks England Test captaincy comeback with crushing win over Pakistan England steamrollered Pakistan inside three days as Joe Root celebrated his captaincy comeback with victory by an innings and 103 runs on his home ground of Headingley. With the ‘Bazball’ era now consigned to the history books, and former skipper Ben Stokes plying
Harry and others to pay Mail £9.5m in first costs bill after failed legal case The Duke of Sussex and six other household names will have to pay more than £9.5 million to the Daily Mail’s publisher in the first round of legal costs after losing their High Court claims, which were described by the