Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we’ll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Wednesday, we’re featuring everything from the horrific police car collision in Tyneside to confirmation of the UK’s new Universal Studios theme park.
This Wednesday, our News team have been working around the clock to blog all the latest information on the horrific police crash that has seen seven officers hospitalised and two people arrested. Meanwhile, our Royal team has been covering Harry’s sudden escorted exit from court and our Politics team have been digging up all they can about the new Universal Studios theme park.
Since this morning, our reporters have been working nonstop to live blog all of the latest information on the horrific A1 crash that has left seven police officers in hospital. The collision took place at 2:30am on Wednesday morning, forcing a stretch of road near Denton, Newcastle to be closed.
Northumbria Police have now confirmed that an investigation is underway after multiple police cars were involved in the collision during a pursuit. The force said specialist officers from the Roads Policing Unit were sent to the area and at 2.25am got behind a car, and a pursuit was authorised.
Shocking pictures show four damaged marked police cars as well as an unmarked police car on its side. The black BMW on the scene, in front of the marked police cars, is believed to be a civilian car. At the time of writing, information is still being released on the incident, visit our live blog below for the latest updates.
Our Royal team have been faced with yet another busy today as Prince Harry appeared in court for the second day running, while his father, King Charles, continued his 4-day trip around Italy. Attention was once again drawn away from the King to his estranged son as the Duke of Sussex was escorted out of court by burly bodyguard’s after a woman’s outburst.
Parts of today’s hearing were heard in private, without members of the press or public. Shortly after the proceedings were paused to allow the room to be cleared early this afternoon, a member of the public shouted her support for the duke as he left the courtroom saying: “I support you Prince Harry“.
The Duke of Sussex has been at the Court of Appeal today to challenge the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of taxpayer funded protection when in the UK.
Donald Trump has continued to grab headlines in recent days with his baffling reciprocal tariffs plan that has sent financial markets across the world into meltdown. This afternoon, China hit back at Trump with an 84% tariff on US goods after they were hit with huge 104% tariff by the US President – worsening fears of a global recession.
Washington appears to be nonplussed by Beijing’s reaction, judging by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks. He said on Fox Business: “They are the surplus country, their exports to the US are five times our exports to China.”
China’s state media earlier reported: “The US’ practice of escalating tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake, seriously infringing on China’s legitimate rights and interests, and seriously damaging the rules-based multilateral trading system.
After only two days in the Big Brother House, it’s safe to say Mickey Rourke has made waves. This afternoon, our Showbiz team broke the news that the Hollywood actor has been issued a stern warning by ITV bosses after making an unacceptable, homophobic remark towards his housemate JoJo Siwa.
The drama is set to appear on TV screens this evening and sees Mickey, 72, asking the singer about her sexuality before making cruel digs. He is called out by JoJo, 21, and Chris Hughes before being called into the Diary Room and given a strong warning. In the shocking moment, Mickey asks JoJo: “Do you like girls or boys?”
After revealing that her partner is non-binary, Mickey responds: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.” Later on, Mickey asks Chris if everyone has to vote one another out of the house. Mickey says “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.”
Many Brits will have awoken this Wednesday to the exciting news that one of the most advanced theme parks in the world is set to be built in the UK. While details are currently pretty thin on the ground, our Politics, Travel and News teams have been trying to dig up more information.
Boasting world leading immersive attractions, rides and thrilling rollercoasters, the 476-acre entertainment resort complex will also be complete with a 500-room hotel for people to rest after an exciting day. The theme park will be Universal’s first in Europe and its sixth around the world.
Reacting to the news, Keir Starmer said: “What a momentous day. What an important day. It’s not just the first one in the United Kingdom – that would be pretty good. It’s the first one across Europe.”
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