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Woman denies arson over Dovestone moorland fire

It comes after the large fire broke out near Dovestone Reservoir , in Greenfield, Saddleworth, on 11 July. The blaze took more than three weeks to extinguish. The reservoir was reopened to the public for the first time…

Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland

In May, Kissei, which owns the rights to the drug in Japan, reported 20 deaths from more than 8,500 patients who had been treated with it in the country since 2022. It is not clear if Tavneos was the direct cause of the…

Schoolboy, 14, who died after being hit by a bus named and pictured

The driver of the bus, a 39-year-old man from Portsmouth, was arrested initially on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving before being released on bail until November 17. A Hampshire Constabulary…

The Independent backs world record CPR attempt in bid to save lives

The initiative from the Central London Alliance (CLA) is aiming to bring thousands of people together on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September to set a new Guinness World Record for the most people in a CPR relay .…

Councillor couple lose their jobs after failing to go to a meeting for over six months

Jules and Bob Rogers had been elected as councillors on Pontypool Community Council, but failed to show up for any council business for at least half the year. Pontypool Community Council has now declared two vacancies…

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

Fifa's disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that…

Fact check: Alternative scenario suggests fewer heat pumps and electric cars

The remaining 90% come from transport, heating and the rest of our economy. “If we want those emissions to fall, then we need people to want to use electric cars and electric heating – then our priority should be to make…

Child abuse trial of snooker champion Graeme Dott hears closing arguments

He denies the charges. Prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel told the High Court in Glasgow that "brave and compelling" witnesses had given evidence of him preying upon the children. Dott's lawyer, Euan Dow, said emotions in such…

Putin wants to be seen as a religious crusader. But his holy war is stalling

Donskoi is one of the state-building heroes of Russian history, the prince who struck the first serious blow against the Mongol-Tatar Golden Horde after a century of their rule. In 1380, at Kulikovo field on the banks of…

Royal Mail fails delivery targets yet again despite ‘encouraging’ signs under £500 million overhaul

During the first quarter of the year, the company delivered 85 per cent of first-class mail the next day and 91.4 per cent of second-class items within three working days. Regulator Ofcom sets requirements for 90 per…