Doncaster radio show celebrates going viral

The UK’s oldest football phone-in show paid homage to a viral phone call on Friday after broadcasting live from a Doncaster pub. The Salutation, on South Parade in the city centre, played host to BBC Radio Sheffield and sports fans from across the region as...

Major rail disruption throughout south-east England

There has been widespread disruption across several rail operators in south-east England due to signal failures. The trainlines affected include Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express. A Network Rail spokesman said: “At 3.04am there was a loss of power with...

Rishi Sunak visits York ahead of Cabinet meeting

The cabinet meeting to be held in Yorkshire will cover Sunak’s plans to redistribute the funds from HS2 into transport links across the North and the Midlands. In an interview with BBC Radio York, Mr Sunak also spoke about the continuing NHS strikes. He said: “I...

Serving Met officer charged with rape and stalking

A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with rape and stalking. PC Jake Cummings, from Hemel Hempstead, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Friday, police said. The 23-year-old is accused of rape, two counts of stalking, two counts of...