Scotland is braced for heavy rain on Friday as the first of two named storms sweeps in. A Met Office yellow warning for rain ...

Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.

The William Hill owner said the closure of 270 shops ‘shows the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation’.

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4 in September, compared with the previous month.

Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed armed forces veterans and Poppy Appeal collectors to No 10 North to mark the start of this year’s campaign. Mr Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his ...

A Harry Potter train, a larger Gruffalo display and giant illuminated figures have helped turn a Devon garden centre into a festive destination months before Christmas Day.

The dramatic findings have highlighted how relatively simple measures in the countryside could help protect communities from flooding as extreme weather becomes an increasing concern ...

Sidmouth's 2026 Poppy Appeal was launched at Becketts Coffee House, with a new book telling the stories of 233 local people who died in the world wars.

The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.