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Broken-Down Coach Sparks Major Delays at Tamar Bridge on A38
Motorists faced severe delays after a coach broke down on the westbound A38 at the Tamar Bridge, forcing a lane closure and causing four miles of congestion. The affected lane reopened shortly after 18:20, easing traffic conditions
Manchester Synagogue Attack Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Shot by Police
A terrorist attack struck Manchester’s Jewish community on Yom Kippur, killing two people and injuring three others outside Heaton Park Synagogue. Police shot dead the suspected attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, while leaders vowed stronger security at synagogues nationwide
Manchester City’s Late Goal Troubles Resurface in Champions League Draw
Manchester City’s habit of conceding late goals resurfaced in Monaco as Eric Dier’s stoppage-time penalty denied them victory in the Champions League, overshadowing Erling Haaland’s two goals and intensifying scrutiny over Guardiola’s side’s defensive resilience
Military Funeral Honors First Female Life Guards Officer After Fatal Crash
The Army’s Life Guards paid tribute to Capt Elizabeth Godwin, 28, at a ceremonial funeral in London. Godwin, who won Sandhurst’s Sword of Honour, tragically died in a car crash while serving as a trainer at Pirbright
Coffee Prices Soar to Record Highs as Weather Woes and Supply Struggles Impact Bean Costs
Robusta coffee prices also reached an all-time high of $5,694 (£4,460) per metric ton in late November. This surge is mainly due to weather disruptions and crop shortages in major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam
Accident in Birmingham: Falling Tree Kills Driver Amid High Winds
The incident occurred on Sutton Road around 15:00 GMT on Saturday, as 60mph (97km/h) gusts swept across the West Midlands, causing widespread damage and felling hundreds of trees
Birmingham Airport Evacuation Causes Disruption After Suspicious Vehicle Investigation
Following a thorough search, the vehicle was deemed safe, and no explosives or dangerous materials were found. The airport subsequently began the process of resuming normal operations, although some residual disruption was anticipated
Man Arrested After Cyber Attack Disrupts Wi-Fi at UK Railway Stations
Authorities allege that the individual is connected to the dissemination of alarming messages about past terrorist attacks that appeared on passengers' devices
Birmingham Wins Bid to Host 2027 Invictus Games, Beating Washington DC
Prince Harry, who visited Birmingham to announce the decision, praised the city's strong connection with the armed forces. "Your city's strong ties to the armed forces community made it a formidable contender from the very start," Prince Harry stated
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Manchester Synagogue Attack Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Shot by Police
A terrorist attack struck Manchester’s Jewish community on Yom Kippur, killing two people and injuring three others outside Heaton Park Synagogue. Police shot dead the suspected attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, while leaders vowed stronger security at synagogues nationwide
Manchester City’s Late Goal Troubles Resurface in Champions League Draw
Manchester City’s habit of conceding late goals resurfaced in Monaco as Eric Dier’s stoppage-time penalty denied them victory in the Champions League, overshadowing Erling Haaland’s two goals and intensifying scrutiny over Guardiola’s side’s defensive resilience
Military Funeral Honors First Female Life Guards Officer After Fatal Crash
The Army’s Life Guards paid tribute to Capt Elizabeth Godwin, 28, at a ceremonial funeral in London. Godwin, who won Sandhurst’s Sword of Honour, tragically died in a car crash while serving as a trainer at Pirbright
Taxi Driver Loses Licence After Charging Manchester United Fan £35 for Five-Mile Trip
A Manchester private hire driver lost his licence after charging £35 for a short journey. Trafford Council acted after the driver illegally picked up a United fan and his son outside Old Trafford, raising public safety concerns