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Emergency crews suspend search for Texas flooding victims amid new rain warnings
It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month.
Amazon delivery driver dies after train hits van at level crossing
An Amazon delivery driver has died after their van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. British Transport Police said it was called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly ...
Buscot Lock: Body found after man goes missing in river
A body has been found in the search for a missing man who entered a river near Swindon. William, a 23-year-old man, disappeared after entering the River Thames at Buscot Lock, near Faringdon, at ...
Jean-Claude Rouget back in the big time courtesy of Leffard
Jean-Claude Rouget returned to the Group One winner’s enclosure as Leffard got up to deny Trinity College in a pulsating finish to the Cygagames Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp.
Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open and claim Open spot
Chris Gotterup held off the challenge of Rory McIlroy to claim his maiden DP World Tour title at the Genesis Scottish Open and a ticket to next week’s Open Championship.
England’s bowlers set up thrilling day five shootout as wickets tumble at Lord’s
England’s bowlers set up a thrilling day five shootout at Lord’s as 14 wickets tumbled amid high drama at the home of cricket. England were bowled out for a sub-par 192 on the fourth evening, a ...
Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts
Bob Geldof has said Live Aid still resonates today, 40 years on from the two-venue benefit concert which brought together a stellar cast of celebrity musicians. The campaigner and rock star, 73, said ...
Community gathers to ‘honour’ scientist who died following alleged attack
The organisers described the number of people who came forward to get involved in the fundraising event as ‘overwhelming’.
Person dies after train crashes into van at level crossing
Officers were called to the rail line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday, British Transport Police said.
Plane involved in collision at Southend Airport in ‘serious incident’
Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to reports of a serous collision involving one 12-metre plane.
Lancashire climb above Durham with tense three-wicket Vitality Blast victory
Lancashire climbed above Durham at the top of the Vitality Blast North Group following a tense three-wicket victory at Old Trafford. Durham started the day atop the group and elected to bat first but ...
Prince George beats the heat in Royal Box at Wimbledon final
Prince George was spotted using a folding hand fan to keep cool as temperatures soared during the men’s singles final at Wimbledon. The young royal sat in the Royal Box on Centre Court alongside his ...