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7am Manchester-London Train Service Saved from Axe

The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.

Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart

The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.

Direct UK-Germany trains a step closer, says DfT

Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.

Huge Australian Dust Storm Envelops Remote Gold Mine

Workers at a remote Northern Territory gold mine describe being caught in a massive, two-day dust storm. Experts warn climate change may increase frequency, posing health and environmental risks. Read the full report.

St Pancras has London's best Christmas tree for 2025

Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.

BBC star Hugh Wallace dies aged 68

Tributes are flowing for beloved BBC presenter and architect Hugh Wallace, who has died at 68. His husband confirmed the sad news on social media.

Johansson: Backer Tried to Cut Holocaust from Film

Scarlett Johansson reveals a financier tried to force her to remove Holocaust references from her directing debut 'Eleanor the Great'. She refused, the backer pulled out, but Sony Pictures Classics saved the project.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.

Sandi Toksvig's Riviera Rail Trip: A Literary Tour

Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful Channel 4 rail adventure along the French Riviera, exploring literary history and stunning coastal scenery. Don't miss this bibliophile's dream journey!

Sandi Toksvig's Great Riviera Rail Trip Review

Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful four-part railway journey along the French Riviera, exploring art, history and culture. Don't miss this charming travelogue on Channel 4.

Charges dropped in Ballymena riot case

Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.

Charges withdrawn in Ballymena case that sparked riots

Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.

Forestry expert Simon Rietbergen dies aged 65

Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert who helped establish the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative to combat deforestation in Africa's Sahel region.

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