Two women from Essex and Northamptonshire die in Romania crash while taking dogs to France
Two women from Essex and Northamptonshire died in a Romania crash while taking 10 dogs to France for UK-based Homeward Bound.
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Four jailed over £20m cocaine import plot involving frozen fish deliveries
Four men have been jailed for plotting to import approximately 600kg of cocaine hidden in frozen fish shipments to Billingsgate Market, in a scheme valued at £20m.
Energy Support Grant could help eligible UK households clear up to £1,700 of debt
Eligible UK households could receive up to £1,700 through the British Gas Energy Trust’s Energy Support Grant, which opens on 1 October 2026. Non-British Gas customers may also apply, but must first check their own supplier’s support fund.
Catania Airport suspends inbound flights after Mount Etna ash cloud
Catania Airport suspended inbound flights and limited departures until 4:00pm on Saturday, 26 September, after Mount Etna emitted an ash cloud estimated at 4 kilometres high.
Allwyn reports £111m EuroMillions jackpot win for UK ticket-holder
A UK ticket-holder won the reported £111 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday’s draw, according to National Lottery operator Allwyn.
Manchester City initial verdict could expose club to damages claims from four Premier League rivals
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham could pursue damages claims against Manchester City after an independent commission found 114 of 115 alleged rule breaches, although the verdict is subject to appeal.
Passengers ordered off Jet2 flight after reported bomb threat at Tenerife airport
Passengers were ordered off Jet2 flight LS1536 at Tenerife South Airport after Atlantic Hoy reported that one person had made a bomb threat. The aircraft was checked and later landed at London Stansted.
Bank of England warns higher energy prices could force interest-rate rise from 3.75%
Andrew Bailey said higher energy prices could make it harder for the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 3.75 per cent, as MPC members assessed rising UK inflation risks.
Met Police to investigate handling of Nicholas Brandram arrest after IOPC assessment
The Metropolitan Police is set to investigate its handling of Nicholas Brandram’s arrest after an assessment by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty to alleged English Channel boat slashing
Daniel Thomas has pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone PIN after being accused of slashing a boat in the English Channel. His case was sent to Portsmouth Crown Court after bail was refused.