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The bus was on its way from Bolton to a depot when the incident occurred.

Lewis Hamilton has avoided a grid penalty despite being found guilty of failing to slow for yellow flags during qualifying for the Sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. It happened during the second part of Friday’s session after team-mate Charles Leclerc span off track.Cameras on board Hamilton’s Ferrari showed him going through that section of the Interlagos track but without showing any sign of slowing down. Double-waved yellow flags require drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop, but the seven-time world champion failed to do so as he tried to reach the start-finish line.The stewards have…

Police have arrested two boys after a student was injured in an alleged assault at a college in Berkshire, Thames Valley Police said. Armed police were dispatched to Reading College on King’s Road in Reading on Thursday afternoon (November 6) following an incident.The public was told to avoid the area as officers worked to “resolve the situation”. The college was put into a lockdown as police responded. Panicked students were reportedly crying and calling their mothers. In an update on the day of the incident, police had said: “We are aware of an assault with injury in Kings Road, Reading.…

Princess Beatrice has spoken for the first time about her new role after her father, disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was stripped of his titles and honours.King Charles gave Beatrice an exciting new role as she has been appointed Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust, six years after her father stepped down as its Royal Patron following the furore over his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Beatrice made a six-word remark about her new job, saying: “I feel incredibly inspired and grateful.”Andrew’s replacement was also announced, his brother, Prince Edward, during a poignant event for the charity’s supporters at St…

Darkest Hour (Saturday 6pm on BBC Two)Hundreds of films have been made about every aspect of the global conflict over the decades since the end of World War 2. Winston Churchill depictions had always proven popular, and none more so than when Gary Oldman starred as the British Prime Minister in 2017’s Darkest Hour. Critically acclaimed for his performance, the chameleonic actor won the Best Actor awards at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, SAG Awards and, of course, Oscars. The film’s synopsis reads: “May 1940. As the Nazis advance against Britain’s European allies, newly elected prime minister Winston Churchill must decide…

Prince Harry has made an emotional speech in Canada, as he thanked Toronto for “providing him” with his wife, Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex spent two days in Toronto carrying out engagements to mark Remembrance Week.On Thursday, he attended the 17th annual True Patriot Love Foundation National Tribute Dinner to reflect on his “commitment to support those who serve”. Harry joined business leaders, dignitaries, and supporters from across Canada to celebrate the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families.The Duke met with veterans, active service members, and their families, engaging in conversations about their experiences.During his…

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He was 97.The breakthrough — made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 — turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades. But near the end of his life, he faced condemnation and professional censure for offensive remarks, including saying Black people are less intelligent than white people.Watson shared a 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for discovering that deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is…

The following service alterations will apply:Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western – will be cancelledWigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street – will be cancelledBlackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street – where possible, will call at stations to Wigan North Western where the service will terminateLiverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North – where possible, will start at Wigan North Western and call at stations to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport / Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street – will be cancelled

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released an emotional message paying tribute to Holocaust survivor, Manfred Goldberg, following his death, aged 95. Prince William and Princess Kate took to their official X account to say they were “deeply saddened” to hear of his passing.Their message, which was personally signed by both of them, read: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Manfred Goldberg. Having joined him on a visit to Stutthof, we witnessed first-hand his extraordinary strength, grace and dedication to sharing his story. His tireless work to educate young people about the Holocaust will never be forgotten.…

Hundreds of local residents are expected to attend the second protest against Adlington’s new town plans this weekend. The protest is in response to proposals by the Government’s New Towns Taskforce to build between 14,000 and 20,000 new homes in the area, a plan critics say could overwhelm local infrastructure and encroach on Green Belt land. The Supporters of Adlington Greenbelt Facebook group is behind the demonstration, which will see around 200 people gather at the Poynton Relief Road roundabout on Saturday, November 8.With the village’s current population at approximately 1,200, the proposed development would dramatically increase the number of residents, raising concerns about…