M1 Chaos: Lorry Fire Sparks 12-Hour Closure, 10-Mile Queues
Major disruption on the M1 as a catastrophic lorry fire forces a full closure between junctions 28 and 29 in Derbyshire. Drivers face severe delays with emergency services on the scene.
Major disruption on the M1 as a catastrophic lorry fire forces a full closure between junctions 28 and 29 in Derbyshire. Drivers face severe delays with emergency services on the scene.
The iconic Sahara Poker Room, a legendary Las Vegas institution, has permanently closed its doors. The shutdown signals a worrying downturn in Sin City's tourism and gaming revenue, with visitor numbers plummeting. Discover the full impact on one of Vegas
A landmark US manufacturing firm closes its California factory after 78 years, laying off hundreds of workers and dealing a severe blow to the state's industrial sector amid a growing business exodus.
Discover how a prehistoric Venus figurine became an unexpected catalyst for body acceptance and fat liberation in modern Britain, challenging centuries of beauty standards.
Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.
Swimmers and beachgoers are being warned to stay out of the water at Benone Beach due to a significant sewage discharge incident. The public is advised to avoid the area for their own safety.
A massive 79-metre-long sinkhole has suddenly opened up on the A1101 in Cambridgeshire, prompting an immediate and indefinite road closure. Motorists are being urgently diverted as safety concerns mount.
Northern Ireland's beloved Benone Beach has been temporarily closed due to a dangerous bloom of blue-green algae. Discover the health risks, official advice, and what visitors need to know about this environmental alert.
A Waitrose supermarket in Basingstoke was plunged into tragedy and abruptly closed after a woman in her 40s died inside the store, leaving staff and shoppers horrified.
A daring alligator scales a 3-metre wall at Florida's Alcatraz East museum in a failed escape attempt, captured on CCTV and drawing Trump-era closure comparisons.
Drivers face severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise near Gatwick Airport due to emergency repairs. National Highways issues congestion warning with long queues forming. Get the latest traffic updates and alternative routes here.
Starbucks Japan sparks outrage with a promotional campaign perceived as mocking religion, leading to calls for boycott and store closures in Kagoshima.
London's iconic pink-hued café, Palm Vaults, beloved by celebrities like Rita Ora, has closed permanently after a social media firestorm over its £5 takeaway charge. Discover the full story behind the closure of this Instagram-famous hotspot.
Palaeontologists from the University of Portsmouth identify first new armoured dinosaur from the Isle of Wight in 142 years. Vectipelta barretti reveals surprising connections to dinosaurs from Asia.
Sydney's iconic Manly Wharf Hotel, a cherished harbourside institution for over two decades, has abruptly closed its doors, leaving locals and visitors stunned and mourning the loss of a community landmark.
A popular California beach has been abruptly closed after a group of aggressive sea lions, displaying unusual territorial behaviour, took over the sands, posing a significant risk to public safety.
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.
Donald Trump's DC hotel sparks fury by closing a key public walkway, disrupting commuters and families. Locals and officials condemn the move as a disregard for public convenience in the heart of the capital.
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody following a fatal stabbing in Westminster, just metres from the popular Natural History Museum ice rink. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
UK drivers face new 'red X' smart motorway rules with £100 fines and penalty points. Learn the critical changes and how to avoid penalties for ignoring lane closures.
Plans to bring the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK have been cancelled after French experts warned the move could cause 'irreversible damage' to the 11th-century masterpiece, dashing hopes for a British Museum exhibition.
Santander announces the closure of its popular 123 current account, impacting cashback and savings for thousands of UK customers. Here's the full breakdown.
Hurricane Erin wreaks havoc along the East Coast, causing severe flooding that has submerged a key motorway and unleashed destructive winds, prompting urgent safety warnings.
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.
A man has tragically died following a major multi-vehicle collision on the M23 in Surrey during the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting a full closure of the motorway for over 10 hours and causing severe travel chaos.
Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.
A growing campaign urges the British Museum to reclaim the Bayeux Tapestry, challenging its permanent home in France and reigniting a centuries-old cultural debate.