Daniel from Wigan is invited to Avanti West Coast’s training centre to test drive his favourite trains.
Month: August 2024
Controlled explosion at Newtownards WW2 bomb site
Military experts had constructed a sand-filled structure around the device.
Man stung 160 times after wasps invade his home
Andrew Powell says he hasn’t been able to sleep because of the pain since he was attacked in his home.
Mr Bates vs the Post Office and Baby Reindeer nominated for NTAs
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at London’s O2 Arena on 11 September.
Family cafe closes after 98 years due to high costs
Fulgoni’s cafe has been run by the family for nearly a century, but financial pressures have finally told.
Hundreds brave cold for full moon lido swim
Swimmers turn out for the evening dip as part of a campaign to save Ilkley Lido.
Rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport
The test was carried out by a German firm who hope to launch the UK’s first vertical rocket into orbit.
King Charles to meet Southport attack victims
King Charles will visit Southport following a stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three girls.
Peak-time fare scheme scrapped over passenger numbers
Peak-time fares will return and increase from the end of September following a pilot project.
Scotland’s drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise
Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died – an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.
