ANTI-MIGRANT ACTIVIST DANNY TOMMO REMANDED IN CUSTODY

Police abandoned their pursuit of a Volkswagen Passat just seconds before it travelled the wrong way down the A66 and collided with a police vehicle, killing five people in the car and two officers.

A British woman has admitted exposing herself on a packed flight from Birmingham to Melbourne after becoming intoxicated and ignoring instructions from the crew during take-off. Sarah Parker, 30, pulled down her shorts and underwear in the aisle before squatting in full view of fellow passengers, with the incident later resulting in criminal charges.

A Tesco shopper’s attempt to enjoy a quiet drink in the park took an unexpected turn after he realised he had bought alcohol-free gin and tonic. The customer called 999 in frustration, prompting Hertfordshire Police to release the unusual conversation as a reminder about when emergency services should, and should not, be contacted for help.

A Birmingham student is set to begin a new chapter at Eton College after securing a fully funded scholarship, with Yusuif Ahmed believed to be the first person of Sudanese descent to attend the prestigious school. The 16-year-old achieved outstanding GCSE results after completing a rigorous selection process and hopes his journey will inspire others to pursue education.

A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy while acting as his private tutor. Emily Drury, 26, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences took place between May and June last year when the boy, aged 15, was preparing for his GCSE examinations.

A convicted robber who managed to escape lawful custody twice within a matter of days before fleeing to France has been handed an additional prison sentence. Daniel Boakye, 21, who performs under the rap name Dsavv, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting two counts of escaping lawful custody. The court heard that his dramatic attempts to evade authorities sparked an international manhunt before he was eventually located and arrested in Brittany, France.

A TikTok creator has sparked debate after arguing that Nigeria deserves greater recognition for helping Africa gain global visibility, particularly through Afrobeats, film and culture. Speaking from her own experience as an African parent, Nana, known online as Tenara, praised Nigerian influence while acknowledging the wider contributions made by countries across the continent.

Police have launched an investigation after two cars were deliberately set alight outside a venue in Birmingham, with three men reportedly seen fleeing the area before driving away in a white Volkswagen Golf. No injuries have been reported, while officers are now reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses as enquiries continue into the incident.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine after Russia warned of potential repercussions following reports that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory. Speaking on Tuesday, Burnham stressed that the United Kingdom would remain committed to Ukraine despite mounting pressure from Moscow.