Greater Anglia incident happens day after two passengers seriously injured in East Sussex derailment
A train has derailed in Essex, less than 24 hours after two people were seriously injured in a similar incident in East Sussex.
British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the rear carriages of the train derailed “in an upright position” at Wickford railway station, adding that there were “no reported injuries”.
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The Trump administration, in its appeal to the supreme court today, said that “this case involves an extraordinary and unlawful injunction that will halt the ongoing construction of the integrated military complex including a totally secure ballroom space, at the East Wing of the White House, which is vitally required by national security.”
It’s worth noting that the appeals court ruling blocks the above-ground construction of the ballroom, but would allow the work on the underground security structure to continue.
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All new managers want to hit the ground running. But landing with a dull thud has never been a barrier to future glory, certainly not at Ibrox. Take Graeme Souness, whose start as Rangers’ player-manager put the ‘pish’ in ‘inauspicious’. On his league debut, away to Hibs, he was sent off in the first half after a revenge attack on the wrong mullet. Rangers lost 2-1 and were beaten in the third game as well. Graeme out! Rangers won the League Cup and finished the season as champions for the first time in nine years.
When I reflect on the lack of support for my very reasonable case from 1,057 people (Football Daily letters passim), I find consolation in the fact that I won letter o’the day, and none of them did. The Football Daily merch, when it arrives, will have pride of place in the trophy room at Cushion Towers” – Bob Cushion.
So Arsenal are looking to spend €30m on Ezri Konsa as defensive cover. Meanwhile, the club I support, Exeter City, don’t have two brass farthings to rub together (ask your dad). Something wrong here” – Dave Hill.
I will admit to the occasional snigger, but today was the first time in a long time that I’ve actually laughed out loud at a joke in the Fiver – the one about Portugal and Euro 2028. It was a joke, wasn’t it?” – Bill Muskett.
That 6ft 4in striker Brian Madjo has a very high ceiling is the most common sense, practical thing about modern football I’ve read in a long time” – Peter Oh.
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