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Train crash could have been avoided if driver had used emergency system – report

The driver stated it had ‘not occurred to them’ to use their train’s manually operated sander, according to the report.

Evening Standard

Show some gratitude, people – Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform for our benefit, apparently

The current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Pressure on Farage to sack ‘racist’ Reform candidate as he doubles down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’ to Caribbean

‘Farage's refusal to take action against racism in his party shows what a dark place he's dragging politics to,’ says Labour Party chair as Reform’s Hampshire mayor candidate praises Enoch Powell

The Independent UK

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Lammy demands Farage cleans racists out of Reform after vile attacks

The deputy prime minister intervened after being subject to racist abuse from Reform UK politicians

The Independent UK

Broadcaster targeted with racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online

Farage is responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK revokes membership of council leader accused of racism

Party removes Ian Cooper after he was alleged to have abused Sadiq Khan, David Lammy and other figures online

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage urged to sack Reform council leader accused of racism

Party is investigating Ian Cooper as Labour MPs call for him to resign as leader of Staffordshire county council

The Guardian - UK

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Reform council leader accused of racism after alleged remarks about Sadiq Khan

Ian Cooper allegedly called Khan ‘narcissistic Pakistani’ and made comments about lawyer Shola Mos-Shogbamimu

The Guardian - UK

Reform council leader defends party colleague who called police ‘British hating scum’

Staffordshire County councillor Peter Mason apologised for the posts on X, written before he was elected in May

The Independent UK

OPINION - Come back corporate Pride — we didn’t know how good we had it

Pride is traditionally the time for queers to be messy and text our most toxic exes, but there’s only one I want back in my DMs this year: corporate sponsors.

Evening Standard

“It’s a strange thing to look back on – they were such difficult, miserable times”: Big Big Train once hated 2002 album Bard. But the dark secret has become a rare gem

In the process of remastering it for a limited edition, friendships were rekindled, music was re-evaluated, and the band’s current line-up demonstrated what the quarter-century journey had been all about

Louder

When should I buy life insurance and is it worth it?

Life insurance isn’t the most exciting topic to discuss around the table but it is important to know about.

The Independent UK

Exclusive Big Big Train Bard bundle with limited edition t-shirt on sale now

Get an exclusive Big Big Train Bard t-shirt, a signed lyric sheet and art print with our limited edition Big Big Train bundle. Details here...

Louder

Who is Mike Amesbury? Former Labour politician's prison sentence suspended on appeal

The Runcorn and Helsby MP served in a number of frontbench positions between 2018 and 2023 under Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn

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Evening Standard

Ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury says sorry as he could be jailed for street punch

The Runcorn and Helsby MP pleaded guilty to assault on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault

The MP for Runcon and Helsby appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

Train safety system failed before fatal crash, investigators say

Hoses fitted to the Transport for Wales train to discharge sand when wheels slide during braking were ‘blocked’.

Evening Standard

Police force apologises to family of man who died in Wales train collision

The British Transport Police have apologised to the family of David Tudor Evans for saying they were supporting the family.

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The Independent UK

Man who died following train collision identified by his wife, inquest hears

David Tudor Evans, 66, died after two Transport for Wales trains collided head-on near Talerddig in Powys at 7.26pm on October 21.

Evening Standard

Fatal crash train operator runs services at lower speeds over ‘slippery rails’

Two Transport for Wales trains collided head-on near Talerddig in Powys at 7.26pm on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Investigators say train involved in fatal crash may have slid while braking

The RAIB said the track condition on the approach to the site meant ‘adhesion’ between wheels and rails was ‘relatively low’.

The Independent UK

Driver of train in horror crash ran in to carriage to warn passengers seconds before head-on collision

Horror stories have been revealed by those on board

Manchester Evening News

The 'absolutely fabulous' beach in North Wales worth the drive from Greater Manchester

One visitor described it as "stunning and underrated"

Daily Mirror

Ben Foster admission over Wrexham wages as Ryan Reynolds ties down star to new contract

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster played a pivotal role in Wrexham's successful promotion push last season and he is not ready to hang up his gloves just yet

Irish Mirror

Paddy Power troll Welsh town over Chelsea's dismal form

The letter 'L' links Chelsea with this Welsh town.

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