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New Birmingham-Manchester rail line announced

The government pledges a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester to ease pressure on the West Coast Main Line, but provides no completion date. The project will follow the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

London station's platform was dedicated to milk trains

Discover the fascinating history of West Ealing station, once home to a platform solely for milk trains serving a local creamery. Now part of the Elizabeth line, its past is a story of London's rural roots.

Southall fire causes major rail disruption

A major blaze at a recycling centre in Southall, West London, involving 60 firefighters, caused severe disruption to rail services including the Great Western Main Line. Get the latest updates.

Sand Mason Worm Tubes Found on Alnmouth Beach

Discover the intricate homes of the sand mason worm, washed ashore at Alnmouth, Northumberland. A microcosm of the coastal landscape, each grain tells a story. Explore the ever-changing British coastline.

Man shot dead by police after six-hour siege

A 49-year-old man has been killed by police in Springfield after a welfare check escalated into a violent six-hour standoff. Read the full details of the tragic incident.

Brighton Line Closures: 3 Weekends of Rail Disruption

Passengers on the Brighton Main Line face three weekends of closures in January for essential Network Rail work. Plan ahead for bus replacements affecting Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services.

Top 7 UK Winter Beach Walks for 2026

Discover the UK's most spectacular winter beach walks for 2026, from the Jurassic Coast to Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Perfect for crisp, crowd-free strolls.

Hero dies saving teen in freezing Withernsea sea

A selfless hero, Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to rescue a teenage girl in rough seas off Withernsea. A woman also died in the tragedy. Read the full story of the coastal rescue attempt.

Search called off after two drown near Withernsea

HM Coastguard has stood down the search for a third person after two bodies were recovered from the sea in East Yorkshire. The operation faced horrendous conditions with three-metre waves.

Search for two missing off Withernsea after man dies

A major search operation continues off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services braved dangerous seas as they hunt for two missing people. Read the latest updates.

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