Author: James Whitmore

Four people have been killed and five others injured following a collision between a car and a taxi in Bolton during the early hours of Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the crash occurred on Wigan Road at around 12:45am on January 11, 2026, involving a red Seat Leon and a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi. All four deceased individuals were declared dead at the scene. Three teenagers believed to be aged 18 to 19 were among the dead, comprising the Seat Leon driver and two passengers. The driver of the Citroen C4 Picasso, a man thought to be in his…

Four people have been killed and five others injured following a collision involving two cars in Bolton during the early hours of Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the crash occurred on Wigan Road in the Deane area at approximately 00:45 GMT. The drivers of both vehicles involved perished, along with two passengers in one of the cars, identified as a Seat. Up to six people were rushed to hospital following the serious incident. A large police presence remained at the scene as investigations continued throughout the day. Wigan Road remained closed into the afternoon, with traffic monitoring service Inrix…

Transport for London has commenced major roadworks on the A23 Streatham Hill to install protected cycle lanes and dedicated bus lanes along a route identified as an accident hotspot. The works, which started on July 21, 2025, will redesign the section between Holmewood Road on Brixton Hill and Sternhold Avenue, with completion scheduled for spring 2027. The area recorded 72 collisions in the 36-month period up to October 31, 2024, injuring 75 people. Lane restrictions came into effect from Monday, August 4, operating in both directions until autumn. Overnight closures took place on August 3 and 4 between 10pm and…

Detectives from British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man captured in CCTV images following a serious assault on a London Underground train. The incident occurred around 2pm on Friday, 9 January, on an eastbound Piccadilly Line service from South Ealing Underground station. The victim suffered deep cuts to his head after being struck with a wine bottle, which shattered on impact, and required emergency hospital treatment. According to the investigation, the suspect approached the victim and offered him alcohol whilst on the train. When the victim declined the offer, the man became abusive and aggressive. As the victim…

Morrisons has announced the closure of 103 stores, cafes, pharmacies and florists as part of a significant restructuring programme, with 115 workers at its historic Wakefield bakery facing potential redundancy. The supermarket chain confirmed that 50 cafes, all 18 Market Kitchens, 17 daily convenience stores, 13 florists and four pharmacies will shut as part of plans described by chief executive Rami Baitiéh as necessary to “renew and reinvigorate” the business. The closures include the 28,000 square foot Rathbones Bakery facility in Wakefield, which narrowly avoided shutdown in November 2024 after operating at reduced capacity following restructuring. The bakery, founded in…

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian sustained a serious head injury in a collision with a car in south London. The Metropolitan Police received a call shortly after 21:00hrs on Monday, 5 January, reporting the incident on Brighton Road, close to the junction with St Augustines Avenue in Croydon. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, which treated the 41-year-old male pedestrian at the roadside before transferring him to hospital, where he remains under care. The driver of the car, an adult male, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury…

The charity founded by Prince Harry to honour his late mother’s legacy is grappling with internal divisions and financial pressures that have cast doubt over its long-term viability. Sentebale, established by the Duke of Sussex in Lesotho to support young people affected by HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa, has seen donations decline since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The organisation now faces deep divisions within its leadership following the appointment of Dr Sophie Chandauka as chair of trustees in 2024, a decision that met with internal opposition. Chandauka subsequently raised allegations of racism, bullying…

London’s electric vehicle owners have lost their long-standing congestion charge exemption, with new fees taking effect this month following concerns over rising traffic levels in the capital. The changes, which came into force on January 2, mean electric car drivers must now pay a discounted rate of £13.50 when using the Auto Pay system, ending years of free access to the congestion zone. The standard charge stands at £18. Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the policy shift last November after Transport for London raised concerns about increasing congestion. According to TfL projections, an additional 2,200 vehicles could enter the charging zone…