Bedford rail crash: train sped up after red light warning, say investigators 01. October 2026 (14:40) Driver of East Midlands train, who died in June crash, received automatic warning after passing red light but train continued to accelerateThe train that ran into the back of another in the Bedford rail crash sped up after the driver received a warning he had passed a red light, rail investigators have reported.The driver of the East Midlands train, who died in the crash in June, acknowledged the automatic warning but did not appear to act after passing a danger signal that was rarely ever red. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Rocket company granted licence to launch from UK 01. October 2026 (14:38) HyImpulse passed a review process with the Civil Aviation Authority that means it can launch from SaxaVord on Shetland early next year.(London News)
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France? 01. October 2026 (14:31) The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.(BBC News)
British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detention 01. October 2026 (14:30) Indian government issued with warning it would be in contempt of court if it failed to release Jagtar Singh JohalThe British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been released from a Delhi prison after the Indian high court warned the government it would be found in contempt of court if it continued to attempt to keep him in jail despite an 18 September court order releasing him on bail. Johal has been incarcerated for nine years without any full trial.The court order was issued after Johal’s lawyers issued a writ of habeas corpus alleging he was being detained against the express direction of the court. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
