Woman critically injured in petrol arson attack
A woman is fighting for her life after a suspected attacker doused her in petrol and set her on fire in a horrific incident at her home. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking news story.
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Thomas Midgley Jr: History's Most Dangerous Inventor
Explore the chilling story of Thomas Midgley Jr, whose inventions - leaded petrol and CFCs - killed millions and nearly destroyed our planet. Discover how his creations caused lasting environmental damage.
Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home
Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.
Bradford fire trial: Man denies murdering four
Sharaz Ali, 40, denies murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a petrol-fuelled house fire in Bradford. The trial continues at Doncaster Crown Court.
Fuel Duty hike could send pump prices to 13-year high
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as scrapping 5p Fuel Duty relief may push average petrol prices to their highest since 2012. AA warns this would hammer drivers and fuel inflation.
Hidden car switch saves thousands on fuel
Leading motoring experts reveal how a simple dashboard switch, cruise control, can slash fuel consumption by 14%, saving drivers up to £1.65 per hour on motorways.
Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel
Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.
EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole
As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.
Fuel Duty Freeze End Fears: New War on Motorists?
Exclusive: Treasury documents reveal plans to end fuel duty freeze, sparking fears of soaring petrol prices and fresh conflict with Britain's drivers amid cost of living crisis.
AA Warning: Never Let Your Fuel Tank Get This Low
The AA has issued an urgent warning to British motorists about a common refuelling habit that could be silently destroying their engines and costing thousands in repairs.
Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested
Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.
Boston bomb scare: Town evacuated over suspicious device
Dramatic scenes in Boston, Lincolnshire as bomb disposal experts rush to investigate suspicious package, forcing mass evacuations and road closures in town centre.
OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge
Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.
Queen and Charles narrowly avoided unexploded WWII bomb
Explosive revelations from new royal biography reveal how the Queen and her son faced mortal danger from an undiscovered wartime bomb at Windsor Castle, while Prince Andrew emerges as the monarchy's 'weak spot'.
Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study
Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.
7 Reasons You Don't Need an Electric Car Yet
Thinking of switching to electric? Hold that thought! Our expert analysis reveals why sticking with petrol might be smarter for now. Discover the hidden costs and practical limitations of EVs in today's market.
Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed
Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.
Teen's miracle survival after petrol station inferno
16-year-old Jacob Thompson suffers severe burns in terrifying Coonabarabran petrol station explosion while heroically attempting to save others from the blaze.
Young man set on fire in Sydney family feud attack
Shocking details emerge as a 20-year-old Australian man fights for life after being allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire in what police describe as a targeted attack linked to an ongoing family dispute in Sydney's western suburbs.
Unexploded WWII Bomb Found in Bridgend - Mass Evacuation
A major emergency operation is unfolding in Bridgend after the discovery of a suspected WWII unexploded bomb. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated as bomb disposal experts work to make the area safe.
Ukraine drones hit Russian oil refineries amid sanctions crisis
In a dramatic escalation, Ukrainian drones have pounded Russian oil refineries just hours after Trump imposed crushing sanctions on Moscow's energy giants, sparking fuel queues and nationwide power cuts across Russia.
UK inflation holds at 6.7% as prices remain stubborn
September's inflation rate holds at 6.7% despite predictions of a fall, as rising petrol costs and persistent food prices squeeze British households.
McClean: Petrol bombs over poppy protest
Shocking details emerge as Republic of Ireland international James McClean reveals he and his family received petrol bombs and death threats over his refusal to wear the remembrance poppy, with police investigations ongoing.
EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.
Sydney petrol station worker stabbed in customer argument
Shocking violence erupts at a Sydney petrol station as a worker is brutally stabbed following a heated argument with a customer. Police launch urgent manhunt for the attacker.
Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed
Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.
5 Driving Habits Costing You Fortune in Fuel
Leading motoring specialist reveals the everyday driving mistakes that are draining your wallet at the petrol pump and how to fix them immediately.
Teen's bomb factory explodes in Tennessee suburb
Exclusive investigation reveals how 17-year-old Tristan Cook built an explosive laboratory in his family home, leading to catastrophic consequences for the quiet Tennessee community.
Petrol crisis: Drivers face £369 fuel bill shock
UK drivers are being hammered by soaring petrol costs with average annual fuel bills set to skyrocket by £369. Experts reveal when prices might finally fall and how to save money at the pumps.
Bomb squad races to Jamie Oliver's restaurant after WWII find
A routine construction project near Jamie Oliver's Barbecoa restaurant turned into a major security operation when builders uncovered a live WWII bomb, prompting bomb squad deployment and partial evacuations in London's financial district.
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