Girl falls from ambulance on M6, causing closure
A teenager fell from a moving ambulance on the M6 slip road near Preston. The motorway was temporarily closed. Police confirm she is not seriously injured. Read the full report.
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Study: Male friendships thrive on shared hobbies, not deep talk
Anthropologist Thomas Yarrow's research on railway volunteers challenges the idea that men need to talk like women to have meaningful friendships. Discover why shared silence might be more powerful than we think.
Firefighter, 90, Reunited With Baby He Saved 40 Years On
A retired firefighter's 90th birthday surprise was an emotional reunion with the woman he rescued as a baby from a Blackpool blaze four decades earlier. Read the heartwarming full story.
St Pancras to End Diesel Train Pollution by 2026
East Midlands Railway's new bi-mode Aurora trains will cut emissions and noise at St Pancras, marking a milestone in UK rail decarbonisation. Discover the future of cleaner travel.
Ambulance gets stuck in sand on Camber Sands beach
A South East Coast Ambulance Service vehicle became trapped on Camber Sands while attending a seriously ill patient. The crew and patient were rescued, but the incident has left locals baffled.
Military Power Behind Lancashire's Textile Dominance
A new review challenges the UK's traditional narrative of 19th-century industrial success, arguing that British military power, not just machinery, crushed Bengal's textile industry. Read the full analysis.
Explosive Material Found in Blackpool, Teen Arrested
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police discovered explosive material at a Blackpool address. Several homes were evacuated as bomb disposal teams worked on New Year's Eve.
Teen arrested after explosive materials found in Blackpool home
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and bomb disposal experts called to a Blackpool street after potentially explosive materials were discovered. Residents evacuated.
Inside Blackpool Illuminations: Climate Change & 150 Years
Discover how Blackpool's iconic Illuminations are battling climate change with resilient designs and LED tech. Explore the 150-year legacy and what's new for visitors.
Contactless rail expansion causes some fares to soar
The rollout of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways has led to significant fare hikes, with MPs warning it could price people out of train travel. Discover the full story.
Body found in search for missing Lancashire student
A body believed to be missing 19-year-old Tom Dingle has been discovered in woodland. The Lancaster University student vanished two weeks ago while walking to a pub.
16-year-old jailed for Barnes station stabbing
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to five years for a 'frenzied' stabbing outside Barnes railway station. The victim required lifesaving surgery. Read the full report.
Lancashire coaches spearhead Tanzania's historic AFCON bid
How two coaches from Rochdale and Blackburn are transforming Tanzanian football, leading the national team to a historic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Discover their remarkable journey.
Railway Killers' childhood act that foreshadowed murders
How schoolboy cruelty by John Duffy and David Mulcahy signalled the depravity of the 1980s Railway Killers. Their story of rape, murder and the pioneering police profiling that caught them.
Seven elephants killed by high-speed train in India
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
Second quake hits Silverdale village this month
A 2.5 magnitude tremor struck Silverdale in Lancashire early Friday, an aftershock of a larger quake earlier in December. Locals report shaking and rumbling. Read the latest from the BGS.
Critical Incident at Kingston Railway Station
A person is fighting for life after falling on tracks at Kingston station during rush hour. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Appeal to trace man after woman found dead on tracks
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for a man seen talking to a woman on a Kilburn bridge two weeks before she was found dead on railway tracks. He is not a suspect but may have vital information.
New Direct London Bridge Train Stops at 9 Sussex Towns
A direct commuter rail link from Eastbourne to London Bridge has been restored, serving nine towns and villages. The service, scrapped during Covid, is a major win for East Sussex commuters.
SWR Christmas travel warning as key London route shuts
Major engineering works will close the line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction from Christmas Day to 5th January. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check journeys.
HS2: A Decade of Disruption and Soaring Costs
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Reform UK's First Council Test in Lancashire
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
London stations top global beauty ranking
St Pancras International and Paddington have been ranked the world's most spectacular railway stations in a new global list. Discover the full top 20 and what makes London's transport hubs so special.
UK's Loneliest Train Station Serves Just 68 People a Year
Elton & Orston station in Nottinghamshire recorded only 68 passengers last year. Discover the story behind Britain's quietest rail halt and how it contrasts with London's chaos.
Nuzzi's RFK Jr Book Mocked, Defended by Lewinsky
Journalist Olivia Nuzzi's memoir on Robert F Kennedy Jr faces ridicule, prompting sympathy from Monica Lewinsky. Plus, a royal series and a Lancashire earthquake.
Four arrested in East Sussex terror investigation
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
UK's busiest and quietest railway stations named for 2024/25
London Liverpool Street retains its title as Britain's busiest railway station with 98 million passengers. Discover the full list of the UK's most and least used stations in the latest ORR data.
Lancashire earthquake shakes homes, felt across North West
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents. The tremor was felt across parts of Cumbria. Read eyewitness accounts and expert analysis.
Earthquake rocks Lancashire and Lake District
A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, shaking homes across the region. Residents reported a loud bang and powerful shaking. No injuries or damage reported.
3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Lancashire Coast
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
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