Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targets
Andy Burnham’s government has said it will look at cutting electric vehicle sales targets, in proposals that could add millions of tonnes a year to the UK’s future carbon dioxide…
‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring Barnsley voters back to Labour?
Labour marked its worst performance in more than 50 years when voters went to the polls in Barnsley in May, but 100 days on from those seismic local elections, the…
Grandmother spared jail after fatal car park crash that killed 81-year-old pedestrian
Linda Hall was given a suspended sentence after guilty to causing the death of Rita Grimshaw, 81, by careless driving A grandmother who fatally struck an 81-year-old pedestrian in a…
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
The government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a “significant risk to the public” during the current drought and heatwave conditions, according…
Jeremy Bamber’s legal team challenge ban on his talking to the media
The legal team of Jeremy Bamber, who has served 41 years in prison for murdering five members of his family, has challenged Wakefield prison’s decision to ban him from talking…
Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s father
Two men have been charged over what is understood to be the attempted murder in prison of Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his 10-year-old daughter…
Disposable barbecues temporarily banned as UK battles multiple wildfires
UK has become more vulnerable to wildfires due to the extreme heat and dry conditions The Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they…
Man and woman arrested over grass fire that damaged four houses
A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson over a large fire in Stoke-on Trent, Staffordshire Police said. The force said the arrests were…
Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif’s father
Two prisoners have been charged with the attempted murder of fellow inmate Urfan Sharif who was jailed for the murder of his daughter Sara Sharif. Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam…
Pair charged with attempted murder after Sara Sharif’s father attacked in Belmarsh Prison
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after the father of murdered schoolgirl Sara Sharif was attacked in prison. Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are accused of…