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Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

Freight train which caught fire had 25 wagons holding diesel or gas oil

The train derailed and caught fire as it passed through Llangennech, near Llanelli, on Wednesday night.

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

Boris the puppy has lucky escape after falling into hot tub

The 13-week-old English bulldog suffered an extreme reaction and was rushed to an emergency animal clinic in Gateshead.

Enforcement action taken at NHS trust over infection control concerns

Enforcement action taken at NHS trust over infection control concerns

The CQC says it has launched immediate action at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Teenager convicted of killing Pc Andrew Harper launches appeal over sentence

Teenager convicted of killing Pc Andrew Harper launches appeal over sentence

Henry Long’s appeal comes days after two other teenagers lodged applications seeking permission to challenge their convictions and sentences.

Price of European city breaks down by ‘up to a quarter’

Price of European city breaks down by ‘up to a quarter’

A key factor in the price falls has been the lack of demand for hotel rooms resulting in more competition and lower rates.

Notting Hill Carnival boss urges revellers to stay away and be ‘sensible’

Notting Hill Carnival boss urges revellers to stay away and be ‘sensible’

The street party will become a digital celebration this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mother who killed two of her children was seen as ‘loving, caring and competent’

Mother who killed two of her children was seen as ‘loving, caring and competent’

Sarah Barrass and her half-brother Brandon Machin were jailed for life last year with a minimum term of 35 years.

Statue of Diana to be installed on her 60th birthday

Statue of Diana to be installed on her 60th birthday

The artwork was commissioned by her sons William and Harry.

Honeymoon couple cut short Swiss Alps trip to beat quarantine deadline

Honeymoon couple cut short Swiss Alps trip to beat quarantine deadline

Another Briton returned home early after a visit to his family.

Minister insists there is a ‘limit’ to home working as return to offices pushed

Minister insists there is a ‘limit’ to home working as return to offices pushed

An unnamed Government source reportedly said those continuing to work from home could be more ‘vulnerable’ to redundancy.

New measures to support deployment of safe Covid-19 vaccines

New measures to support deployment of safe Covid-19 vaccines

The measures will include expanding the trained workforce who can administer vaccines.

Banksy-funded rescue boat already saving refugees in Mediterranean

Banksy-funded rescue boat already saving refugees in Mediterranean

The Louise Michel is covered in the artist’s work and has already been rescuing people encountering trouble on the seas.

Retired military dog honoured with medal after tackling al Qaida gunman

Retired military dog honoured with medal after tackling al Qaida gunman

Kuno is being awarded the Dickin Medal by animal charity the PDSA.

Johnson pays tribute to Japanese PM after abrupt resignation

Johnson pays tribute to Japanese PM after abrupt resignation

Shinzo Abe lastyear became the longest serving prime minister of Japan.

Safest possible environment key to getting children back to school – headteacher

Safest possible environment key to getting children back to school – headteacher

Schools are preparing for the new term next week.

New Lib Dem leader Davey confident party remains ‘robust’

New Lib Dem leader Davey confident party remains ‘robust’

Sir Ed Davey admitted the party has ‘lost touch’ with voters.

Police body raises concern over ‘loopholes’ in powers to break up house parties

Police body raises concern over ‘loopholes’ in powers to break up house parties

The new legislation allows officers to disperse indoor gatherings with more than 15 people from one household.

Tourists in Czech Republic and Switzerland pay hundreds to beat quarantine

Tourists in Czech Republic and Switzerland pay hundreds to beat quarantine

Swiss International Air Lines is selling seats on a flight from Geneva to Heathrow departing on Friday afternoon for £321.

Nine out of 10 want to continue working from home, report says

Nine out of 10 want to continue working from home, report says

One academic said it ‘doesn’t make economic sense’ to prevent employees from choosing how they work in future.

Ghost town fears see Shapps push for end of ‘limited’ home working

Ghost town fears see Shapps push for end of ‘limited’ home working

The Transport Secretary used interviews on Friday to encourage workers to head back to the office.

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