HS2 decision means cash can now be spent on northern transport proje...

Rishi Sunak discussed his commitment to a mass transit system for Leeds after he tried his hand at jewellery making in Farsley, West Yorkshire.

‘Afghan asylum claims 10 times number of those arriving in resettlem...

Campaigners have criticised the Government for ‘failing to help Afghans through the schemes’.

Zoo unveils winter lights display with glowing see-saws and 500,000...

The display has been created across 140-acre Marwell Zoo, near Winchester.

Police to investigate role before woman’s death during Storm Babet

Derbyshire Constabulary made a mandatory referral to the police watchdog after the death of Maureen Gilbert in October.

Sir James Dyson faces wait for decision in libel claim against Mirro...

The inventor, 76, gave evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice over two days.

Union to meet trust as more strikes planned over pupil threats and v...

Union bosses say behaviour at the school is ‘completely unacceptable’ and that teachers have a right to be safe at school.

Van thief convicted of murdering delivery driver with his own van

Mark Lang, 54, suffered fatal injuries as he was dragged hundreds of metres by his vehicle after trying to stop the thief from getting away.

Badenoch says she was accused of being part of a Covid-19 ‘culling’...

The Business and Trade Secretary told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that the Government is not doing enough to tackle dangerous misinformation.

Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says

The Royal College of Nursing has now commissioned research into the issue and is calling on the Government for more investment in support services.

Rise in UK asylum applications looks to have levelled off

Afghanistan was the most common nationality applying for asylum in the UK in the year to September 2023

Tory party facing bid to bring High Court challenge over leadership...

Tortoise Media is pursuing legal action over a refusal to give information about Conservative members who elected Liz Truss.

William takes up role as regiment’s chief by participating in mock a...

The Prince of Wales took part in the simulated attack on Salisbury Plain as part of a visit to the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment.

Astronomers detect mysterious high-energy particle falling to Earth...

The Amaterasu particle is one of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected.

Braverman piles pressure on Sunak as net migration hits record 745,0...

The Prime Minister has come under pressure from Tory MPs to bring down net migration urgently.

Crane worker who lifted man from burning building says rescue was ‘c...

A large fire broke out in Reading on Thursday morning.

Student ‘did not feel safe’ around ballet teacher, court told

Jonathan Barton, 41, denies sexually abusing a number of his pupils.

Three children and woman injured in ‘appalling attack’ in Dublin cit...

Gardai and emergency services are at the scene on Parnell Square East in the city centre.

Man charged with murder over death of 24-year-old who was hit by car

Jack Field died after being hit by a vehicle in Hailsham, Sussex, and was described as a ‘role model and hero’ by his family.

Three children among five in hospital after ‘serious incident’ in Du...

Gardai and emergency services are at the scene on Parnell Square East in the city centre.

Lost toy monkey returned to toddler after 600-mile rail adventure

Kayna Tay said her three-year-old son was ‘inconsolable’ after the cuddly ape was misplaced.