Train reliability hits the buffers as annual cancellations exceed 360,000
The rail industry produces a cancellations score – counting full cancellations as one and part-cancellations as half – which ...
Three people taken to hospital after six hit by New York taxi driver, police say
A taxi hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, with three people — including a nine-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries. A New York Police Department ...
Starmer condemns Russia’s Christmas Day strikes on Ukraine power grid
Moscow has launched a massive missile barrage on Christmas Day, with the aim of crippling energy infrastructure sites across ...
What the papers say – December 26
Several Boxing Day newspapers feature images of members of the Royal Family after they attended the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham. The Daily Mirror features a picture of a beaming ...
Patrick Mahomes dominant as Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Mahomes was at his brilliant best to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to the top spot in the AFC with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and 320 yards ...
Government’s pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet
Anti-hunt campaigners are calling for ministers to set out a timetable for change but the Countryside Alliance says it is unjustified.
Dry and mild Boxing Day ahead for much of country
Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip. On Christmas Day, bathers across the country took advantage of the milder temperatures to take the plunge. The ...
We are at risk – Pep Guardiola accepts Man City may not make Champions League
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are at risk of missing out on Champions League qualification this season. In a remarkable downturn in results that has seen them lose nine times and win only once ...
Few revelations but a fond trip down memory lane in new ‘Sir Alex’ documentary
The highs, lows and heartbreaks before and during his time at United are chronicled in a new two-part BBC series titled ‘Sir Alex’ released on Boxing Day. It is not as revelatory as the “Never Give In ...
Campaigners hail move to ditch 2031 cut-off date for recording historic paths
“Campaigners have had decades to record rights of way, and the decision to scrap the 2031 cut-off date has been made without engaging with those who will be affected, inflicting significant ...
Man questioned after four pedestrians hit by car in West End
A man is being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London’s West End on Christmas Day.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot looking forward to Ruud van Nistelrooy reunion
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is looking forward to a reunion with compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy even if his memories of their tussles in the Netherlands are not particularly happy.