Øresund Bridge: £50 Toll for £3.4bn Sweden-Denmark Link
The 8km Øresund Bridge, a vital transport link between Sweden and Denmark, sees 70,000 daily crossings. Discover the facts about its £3.4bn cost and future.
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Serial Killer Patrick MacKay Aims for Freedom After 50 Years
Patrick MacKay, one of Britain's longest-serving inmates, will plead for release at a March parole hearing. The 72-year-old was convicted of three murders and confessed to eight more. Read the full story.
Albanian killer's TikTok jail posts lead to deportation
Eugert Merizaj, jailed for murder, livestreamed from HMP Manchester. He is now set for deportation under a £4m-a-year scheme to send 200 dangerous criminals back to Albania.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the longest-living former MP and war hero who survived a WWII plane crash. A life of remarkable service remembered.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, a former Labour defence minister and the UK's longest-living ex-MP, has died at 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and decorated war veteran, has passed away at 105. Discover the remarkable life of the Labour defence minister.
Longest-living former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP, has died at 105. The Labour veteran served for decades and was a key defence figure. Read his remarkable life story.
Longest-living former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies at 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and a Labour stalwart, has died aged 105. Read about his remarkable life, from wartime survival to confronting Margaret Thatcher.
World's Longest Bridge: 102 Miles, Two-Hour Journey
Discover the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, a 102-mile engineering marvel in China that slashes travel times and withstands earthquakes. Explore how it transformed transport.
UK's Longest Missing Person Case: Mary Flanagan, 66 Years
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
UK's Longest Direct Train Faces £3m Delay Payouts
The 500-mile Caledonian Sleeper from London to Fort William is Britain's longest direct rail journey. Discover its scenic route, new Birmingham stop, and why it paid £3m in compensation.
UK's Longest Rail Route Faces Scrutiny Over £3m Payouts
The Caledonian Sleeper, Britain's longest direct rail journey from London to the Scottish Highlands, offers spectacular views but faces criticism over £3m in delay compensation since nationalisation.
World's Longest Rail Tunnel to Open in 2032
The Brenner Base Tunnel, a £7.4bn engineering marvel, will become the world's longest underground railway in 2032, connecting Austria and Italy. Discover the details of this historic project.
Italy's £11.7bn Bridge Plan for Sicily Faces New Hurdle
Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.
World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Approved in China
China greenlights the world's longest underwater tunnel, a 76-mile high-speed rail link that will cut travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the engineering marvel's impact.
300-1 Blowers Makes History at Exeter Racecourse
A 300-1 outsider named Blowers has become the longest-priced winner in British racing history at Exeter, shattering a 36-year-old record in a stunning upset. Read the full story of this incredible shock.
World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Being Built in Norway
Norway is constructing the world's longest and deepest underwater road tunnel, the Rogfast, set to slash travel times and open in 2033. Discover the engineering marvel.
World's longest flight: 19 hours, no economy cabin
Singapore Airlines operates the world's longest flight from New York to Singapore, taking nearly 19 hours. Discover why this ultra-long-haul route has no economy class.
Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
World's longest train journey reaches North Korea
The world's longest direct train journey from Moscow to Pyongyang takes eight days through Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway. Discover what makes this route truly terrifying.
World's Longest Straight Road in Saudi Arabia
Discover the world's longest straight road in Saudi Arabia, a 150-mile highway through the desert. Find out the driving time and safety warnings for this unique route.
World's Longest Flight: 185 Hours London-Sydney
Qantas prepares to launch the ultimate marathon flight - a revolutionary 19,000km non-stop journey from the UK to Australia that will redefine long-haul travel forever.
Gauff's serving nightmare returns in Pegula defeat
American star Coco Gauff's serving demons returned to haunt her in a straight-sets defeat against compatriot Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals in Cancún.
Army Mother Reveals Teen Soldier's Sex Assault Ordeal
A serving soldier's mother reveals shocking details of her teenage daughter's sexual assault by a senior officer, exposing systemic failures in Army safeguarding and sparking demands for urgent reform.
Pentagon Revamps Transgender Troops Policy
The US Department of Defence implements sweeping changes to transgender service policies, raising questions about military readiness and inclusion standards across NATO allies including Britain.
Dodgers win epic 18-inning World Series marathon
In one of the longest and most dramatic World Series games ever played, the Los Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in an extraordinary six-hour, 18-inning showdown that will be remembered as an instant classic.
Nottingham Police Officer Dies After Medical Episode at Station
Tragedy strikes Nottinghamshire Police as PC Stephanie Irons, a dedicated officer with 13 years of service, passes away following a sudden medical emergency at her workplace.
Truro City's 914-mile trip sets English football record
Cornwall's Truro City makes football history with longest-ever domestic away trip in English football - an exhausting 914-mile round journey to face Cumbria's Carlisle City.
British Grandma's Decade on Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, continues her desperate battle for freedom as hopes for a UK-funded legal appeal dwindle.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row after 12 years
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
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