Woman jailed for fatal 85mph crash killing three friends
Jorja Colville sentenced to 3 years 10 months for causing deaths of three young men in high-speed Falkirk collision. Read the full court details and police statement.
Jorja Colville sentenced to 3 years 10 months for causing deaths of three young men in high-speed Falkirk collision. Read the full court details and police statement.
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
South Yorkshire Police apologise after wrongly identifying a teenage car crash victim, telling a family their son was dead while he was in hospital. A fundraising page set up for his funeral is now supporting his recovery.
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Two men escape with minor injuries after their seaplane crashes into a river in Manaus, Brazil. Eyewitness footage captures the dramatic moment. Read the full story.
The Cleveland Browns have dismissed head coach Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 season, ending his six-year tenure. Explore the details and fallout of this major NFL move.
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
A 47-year-old man died after his Mercedes Sprinter van collided with a parked Skoda in Boarhills. Police seek witnesses and dash-cam footage from the scene.
The driver involved in the Nigerian car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua and left the fighter injured has been formally charged. Read the latest on the case.
The driver in Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has been charged. Two of the boxer's close team members died in the Nigeria accident. Read the latest details and tributes.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
A light aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford. Police and AAIB are investigating the serious incident. Read the latest updates here.
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
One pilot killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air over Hammonton Municipal Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
As 2025, a '9' year of enlightenment, ends, tarot reveals what each star sign should release and what energy to carry into 2026, a '1' year of magic and new beginnings. Discover your sign's guidance.
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
A tragic plane crash in Kentucky on Christmas Day has claimed 12 lives. Authorities confirm the death toll and are investigating the cause. Read the latest updates on this devastating event.
At 30, Carlos Cuesta discusses his difficult Arsenal exit, learning from Mikel Arteta, and his historic challenge as Parma's head coach. Discover his unique journey.
Discover how intentional rituals, distinct from routines, can elevate everyday life, reduce stress, and create space for restorative activities. Learn expert tips from transformation coach Erin Coupe.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
At just 30, British-born Alex Sarama has been named head coach of the WNBA's new Portland Fire. Discover his unique journey from UK grassroots to the pinnacle of women's basketball.
General Muhammad al Haddad and seven others died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The tragedy strikes a blow to Libya's fragile unity efforts. Read the full story.