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Train ‘sped up after acknowledging red signal’ before Bedford crash – report

The driver was killed while more than 160 passengers were injured and 102 were taken to hospital.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Three fire engines were destroyed in blaze and explosion in Essex – fire chief

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service arrived at Southend Road, between East Hanningfield and Rettendon, to reports of a fire on Friday evening.

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Camilla hears personal stories of overcoming homelessness in Norfolk

The Queen’s visit to the Emmaus charity came as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to ‘end rough sleeping’ in his first speech in the job.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Reform UK would gladly accept more donations from billionaire – Nigel Farage

Mr Farage is currently being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over a £5 million gift, which critics say he should have declared.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said will conduct a ‘full, independent safety investigation’ into the crash.

Evening Standard · Jun 20

Life-saving UK first procedure reverses boy’s heart failure

Elliot Atkins was the first child in the UK to ever be given an angioplasty prior to life-saving surgery.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo as £7.3bn investment announced

The theme park is expected to attract millions of visitors each year including more than a million additional overseas visitors.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

UK government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park in Bedford

The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Surgeons pioneer new technique to treat boy with rare leg condition in UK first

Alfie Phillips has fibular hemimelia.

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Amazon announces plan to close its first centre in UK

The company announced a consultation on a proposal to close the site in Milton Keynes.

Evening Standard · Jan 14