Shildon in County Durham is recognised as the world's first railway town. It became the inaugural place globally to see a steam locomotive transporting passengers on a public railway when the 26 mile Stockton and Darlington Railway launched.more

Londoners may have to endure one more chilly weekend, but the Met Office says that more comfortable spring temperatures are on the way early next week. Commuters started today with a definite chill in the air. Temperatures were around 4 °C, but the wind is making it feel much colder – as low as 1 °C in parts of the city – leaving commuters reaching for extra layers and scarves.more

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave Thursday’s press conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman is still holding a grudge over a question the reporter asked in December regarding an incident that potentially cost him a fifth consecutive Formula 1 world championship title.more

The UK economy will be hit harder by the effects of a war with Iran than the economy of any other G20 country, the British media point out, citing a forecast published today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).more

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after rejecting what they said was the final offer by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to end the long-running pay and jobs dispute.more

Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, in which he called for dialogue in love and truth, the Vatican press office announced today. Mullally has become the first woman in the history of the Church of England to hold the office of Archbishop of Canterbury.more

Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old Spanish woman who was the victim of a gang rape several years ago, will undergo euthanasia this afternoon. The paralysed woman will be able to go ahead with the procedure following a lengthy legal battle and despite her father’s objections.more

Farage has pledged to scrap the generational smoking ban, branding it 'utterly unworkable' and warning the 'puritanical spirit of Cromwell stalks the land'.more

Barcelona footballer Ewa Pajor scored two goals as her team won 6–2 away against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The return leg will take place on 2 April.more

US President Donald Trump has told his advisers that he wants to end the war with Iran within a few weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported today, citing people familiar with the matter.more

The UK and Turkey signed a multi-billion-pound agreement yesterday on training and support, marking the next phase of an 8-billion-pound contract for the supply of Typhoon fighter jets, which was signed in October 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence announced.more

Four men have been sentenced to prison by a court in Berlin for membership of the Palestinian organisation Hamas and for planning terrorist attacks in Europe. Potential targets included sites in Germany, Poland and other EU countries.more

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director general. The ex-president of Google's Europe, Middle East and Africa operations will replace Tim Davie, who said he was resigning in November following a storm over how Panorama edited a speech by US President Donald Trump.more

Chopin Airport took first place in the latest AirAdvisor ranking, which evaluates the leisure facilities of the 25 largest airports in the European Union. The capital's airport overtook Europe's largest hubs to become the best place to rest while traveling in the "Rest & Recharge" ranking.more

Real Madrid’s French footballer Kylian Mbappé was sidelined for several weeks at the end of February and beginning of March due to an injury. According to reports in the French and Spanish media, this was all down to a mistake by the club’s doctors, who in December examined… the wrong knee.more

In May 2026, the Museum of Youth Culture will open in Camden, showcasing a 100,000-item archive of British youth subcultures.more

The UK inflation rate stayed at 3% in the year to February as lower fuel prices were offset by a rise in the price of clothing. However, these official figures were gathered before the US-Israel war with Iran began – when data suggests the price of petrol was at its lowest since June 2021. more

Following a run of defeats, Hubert Hurkacz has decided to part ways with his Chilean coach, Nicolas Massu – a decision the Polish tennis player announced via social media.more

The UK government announced today a ban on political parties accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, as well as a significant reduction in the limit on donations made to parties by British citizens living abroad.more

Royal Mail workers tell BBC they are asked to hide mail to appear as if delivery targets are met. The company responds amid increasing delays and parliamentary scrutiny.more

Cyprus is demanding improved security guarantees from the UK following an attack by Iranian drones on one of the two British military bases on the island, according to ‘The Telegraph’ newspaper. The status of both bases will not be up for negotiation.more

According to a report published yesterday by Superauto.pl, the process of buying a new car in Poland usually takes between 30 and 90 days. Customers start their search online, and the paperwork involved in financing and registration takes around 10 days.more

Transport Secretary announces HS2 trains could run at reduced speed of 300 km/h to cut costs and enable earlier service start.more

‘I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season,’ Mohamed Salah announced via Instagram. The 33-year-old Egyptian footballer has thus begun his farewell to the fans. The English club confirmed his departure on its website.more

Performances by the German musician Dieter Bohlen in Lithuania have been cancelled following the artist’s controversial comments about Russia, according to Lithuanian media reports. A concert by the Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has also been cancelled after he performed the Russian folk song “Kalinka” against a backdrop of symbols associated with Russia.more