Derailment could have been avoided if drain built correctly, sheriff finds A train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found. Train 1T08 derailed at Carmont near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, on August 12 after hitting debris that was washed
M&S boss accuses Labour of ‘one of the biggest tax grabs in history’ The boss of Marks & Spencer (M&S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”. Stuart Machin, chief executive of M&S, said the autumn Budget
New blood tests to pick up early signs of cancer to be tested in the NHS Four cutting-edge blood tests to pick up cancer in the earliest stages will be given to thousands of patients across the NHS. Scientists have created tests that can pick up signals in the blood to indicate whether a person
It touched me a lot – Raphinha sends strength to Jesus de Miguel’s family Raphinha found it difficult to play in Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa after the death of Jesus de Miguel. Tenerife forward De Miguel died on Tuesday morning following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spanish second
Leeds defender Joe Rodon named in Wales squad despite two-month injury absence Joe Rodon has been named in the Wales squad for upcoming Nations League games, despite not having played for over two months. The Leeds defender suffered a hamstring injury against Brentford on August 30 and missed the last international break as Wales began
Bruno Fernandes insists Man Utd ‘don’t need to save anyone’s job’ Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said the players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” after they fought back from 2-0 down against Roma to win 3-2 and halt a nine-game winless run. United’s struggles on and off the pitch this season have seen them
British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic beats Sofia Kenin for first WTA Tour win British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic defeated former grand slam champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first WTA Tour win – despite only finding out she was playing an hour before. The 17-year-old had lost in the final round of qualifying at the Hong Kong
Wetherspoon to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said it plans to open up to 25 bars over the year ahead as it reported a jump in first-quarter sales. The chain is set to launch five to 10 managed pubs in the year to next August,
Rebel Wilson prosecuted over insurance lapse while awaiting birth of child Hollywood film star Rebel Wilson is being prosecuted in the UK for failing to insure a £50,000 Audi while in the United States waiting for her second child to be born. The Australian actress and comedian, 46, spent five months in Los Angeles while
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75 Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda has died aged 75. His death was announced on the official Instagram account for his eponymous hair salon. It said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully…surrounded by his family. “John