Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has begun a trial of autonomous vehicles on the streets of Manchester as it looks to bring robotaxis to cities around the UK. The first self-driving cars are operating,…
Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist,…
‘Dearly loved’ teen died after being accidentally shot by drunk friend at house party
Connor Bell suffered an ‘unsurvivable’ brain injury A drunk teenager shot his friend friend at a house party after mistaking the trigger of an air rifle for the safety catch,…
‘A big responsibility’: Clifton Suspension Bridge master hails £7.6m renovation
The job does not give the holder age-old perks such as the right to drive sheep across the great structure, but the title “bridge master” does have a certain ring…
Tinie Tempah says he will finally visit Scunthorpe after campaign by fans
The rapper Tinie Tempah has said he will finally visit Scunthorpe – 16 years after he announced to the world that he had never been to the town in his…
Father and son, 15, in critical condition after ‘unprovoked’ home attack identified
Leicestershire Police say the attack appears to have been ‘completely unprovoked’ A 15-year-old and his father remain in a life-threatening condition in hospital after they were attacked by two masked…
Man City owners did not discuss Premier League charges with me, Andy Burnham says
The prime minister said he was ‘very happy’ to set out details of the meetings with the club’s owners Andy Burnham has said Manchester City’s owners and directors did not…
Andy Burnham rules out deal with Zack Polanski’s Green Party
The prime minister branded the recent motion passed by the Green Party conference that ‘zionism is racism’ as antisemitic Andy Burnham has ruled out a future deal with the Green…
‘Life-threatening’ sting warning as invasive Asian hornet nests surge in Jersey
More than 800 Asian hornet nests have already been identified on Jersey this year, posing a serious public health risk Asian hornets pose a growing public safety risk in Jersey,…
Details of pastor’s Big Church Festival death revealed as inquest opened
He was described as ‘our beloved pastor Robert’ in a tribute from his church A “beloved” pastor died after a large wooden arch fell over a temporary road and landed…