Driver dead and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:19:52 GMT
The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST, has left almost 90 people hurt.
'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how crash unfolded
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:37:18 GMT
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.
What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:26:27 GMT
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
Video shows scene of collision as passenger speaks about aftermath
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:21:10 GMT
Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:01:19 GMT
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:27:12 GMT
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:59:10 GMT
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:36:10 GMT
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:14:57 GMT
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:18:49 GMT
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
