Police ram runaway electric car after brakes fail
An electrical fault meant the driver was unable to stop and police had to bring the car to a halt. Source: BBC News
Nationwide strikes deal to buy Virgin Money
The building society claims it will not make any changes to Virgin’s workforce “in the near term”. Source: BBC News
A chance to outdo Tyson Fury? Anthony Joshua set for Francis Ngannou showdown in Saudi Arabia
Joshua has faced intense scrutiny since a shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019, but the Olympic gold medallist is riding high on a three-fight winning streak. Although wins against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius in 2023 were solid if not spectacular, Hearn believes Joshua “found his aggressive streak again” against Wallin. In the […]
Fire destroys roof of Forest Gate police station
Police say no injuries were reported and the fire, now under control, is not seen as suspicious. Source: BBC News
Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record in a row
It’s the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño. Source: BBC News
Man arrested in high-profile Australian disappearance
Samantha Murphy has not been seen since leaving her home for a run more than a month ago. Source: BBC News
Hunt cuts National Insurance and extends child benefit as election looms
But Labour says many people will still be worse off because of existing freezes to income tax bands. Source: BBC News
Plaid Cymru: Rhys ab Owen touched women on night out, report finds
The report details many issues Mr ab Owen raised about the process, including that Mr ab Owen had claimed Mr Bain was biased against him and argued he had a right to a private life under Human Rights legislation, which extend to being “boisterous, argumentative or rowdy”. Source: BBC News
Public inquiry to be announced into Emma Caldwell case
Justice Secretary Angela Constance is set to confirm the move in a Holyrood statement on Thursday. Source: BBC News
Explosions hit Odesa as Zelensky meets Greek PM
Ukraine’s navy says five people have been killed after missile strikes in the southern port city. Source: BBC News