AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTransport Disruption: CrossCountry has cancelled “almost all” services after a power cut in Birmingham knocked out its control systems, with only the Peterborough–Cambridge–Stansted Airport route running near-normal and rail replacement buses in place. Fatal Crash & Police Pursuit: A murder investigation is under way after a wrong-way A66 collision near Middlesbrough killed seven, including Cleveland Police officers PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades; the watchdog says the officers weren’t involved in the original pursuit, which was aborted seconds earlier. Local Community & Tributes: Families of PC Clough and the wider community have paid moving tributes to “our hero” as victims’ names are released. Football: Newcastle and Liverpool played out a dramatic 2-2 at St James’ Park, with a late penalty decision and VAR debate stealing the headlines. Culture & Workers: V&A museum staff have voted for strike action over pay, unsafe conditions and heat impacts. Everyday Life: A missing cat reunited with its owner after a year, found 86 miles away in Leeds.
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