Organised crime arrests as police investigate A66 crash that killed two officers
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Nine men and three women are arrested as police investigate the lead-up to the crash that killed seven people.

How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway.

Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.