Dad's house rammed before son died in A66 crash
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

New arrests include a 16-year-old boy and two men held on suspicion of being in an organised crime group.

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2026

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.