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Driver caught using elbow to steer car transporter on motorway

Driver caught using elbow to steer car transporter on motorway

National Highways released footage of the incident on the M40 near Gaydon in Warwickshire.

Put climate change at heart of next election, says Tory net zero tsar

Put climate change at heart of next election, says Tory net zero tsar

Chris Skidmore called on all parties to commit to decarbonising the UK in their manifestos for 2024.

Hancock ‘hugely disappointed and sad’ after WhatsApp messages sent to newspaper

Hancock ‘hugely disappointed and sad’ after WhatsApp messages sent to newspaper

The former health secretary has accused journalist Isabel Oakeshott of a ‘massive betrayal’.

ITV warns over ‘challenging’ ad outlook as annual profits fall

ITV warns over ‘challenging’ ad outlook as annual profits fall

The broadcasting giant reported underlying pre-tax profits of £672 million for 2022, down from £774 million in 2021.

Woman completes aim to sample a scone at every possible National Trust location

Woman completes aim to sample a scone at every possible National Trust location

Sarah Merker has ranked and reviewed 244 scones and accrued thousands of Twitter followers in the process.

Eurovision tickets for Liverpool to go on sale next week

Eurovision tickets for Liverpool to go on sale next week

The cost for the live and preview shows range from £30 to £380.

Political correctness ‘has created blind spot for Islamist extremists’

Ms Braverman was speaking at a counter-extremism conference.

Hollywood stars and cruise ship passenger memories feature in photo exhibition

Hollywood stars and cruise ship passenger memories feature in photo exhibition

Former passengers sent in their holiday snaps for the digital exhibition.

Final report from public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing to be published

Final report from public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing to be published

Inquiry chairman Sir John Saunders will release his findings on whether the terror attack by Salman Abedi could have been prevented.

What the papers say – March 2

What the papers say – March 2

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex feature among the front page stories.

Portrait of Picasso’s daughter Maya sells at auction for over £18 million

Portrait of Picasso’s daughter Maya sells at auction for over £18 million

The piece was one of five works that was sold for more than £15 million at the sale by auction house Sotheby’s on Wednesday.

Schools in south of England and Wales face disruption as teachers stage strikes

Schools in south of England and Wales face disruption as teachers stage strikes

Three in five parents support teachers taking strike action, a poll suggests.

Hancock in clash over schools opening during Covid, according to leak

Hancock in clash over schools opening during Covid, according to leak

Messages highlighted by The Telegraph suggest the then health secretary wanted ‘rearguard action’ against the then education secretary.

Scotland should demand single market access after NI deal, says Yousaf

Scotland should demand single market access after NI deal, says Yousaf

SNP leadership candidates faced off in the first of 13 hustings events to take place in the campaign on Wednesday in Cumbernauld.

Cottage which royal couple must ‘vacate’ has royal links going back to 1680

Cottage which royal couple must ‘vacate’ has royal links going back to 1680

Frogmore is a Grade II listed two-storey, stucco-faced house sitting in the north of the Frogmore Estate at Windsor.

Police revisit scene of shooting of detective in Omagh one week on

Police revisit scene of shooting of detective in Omagh one week on

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot a number of times at a sports centre.

Harry and Meghan asked to ‘vacate’ their UK home Frogmore Cottage

Harry and Meghan asked to ‘vacate’ their UK home Frogmore Cottage

Reports have claimed the move was sanctioned by the King.

Senior police officer referred to watchdog over alleged rape comments

Senior police officer referred to watchdog over alleged rape comments

Sir Stephen House denies saying the ‘bulk’ of rape complaints are ‘regretful sex’.

Ministers considered culling pet cats at start of pandemic, says Lord Bethell

Ministers considered culling pet cats at start of pandemic, says Lord Bethell

The former health minister said officials were ‘unclear’ about the role of domestic pets in spreading the disease.

Remains found in woodland following search for Constance Marten’s baby

Remains found in woodland following search for Constance Marten’s baby

The discovery followed a widespread two-day search operation by hundreds of officers across Sussex.

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