Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised Malaysia and Vietnam greater access to Chinese markets as he tours south-east Asia ...

Russian glide bombs and artillery have struck a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine others as Moscow’s forces continue daily attacks across the country.

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has appeared in court and been released on bail over allegations of child sex abuse. Dott, 47, is accused of two charges relating to primary school-age ...

Israel’s defence minister has said troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. The remarks by Israel Katz could further complicate talks with ...

The Swan Inn, on The Roe, has been taken on by new landlady Amy, and has been given a new look after a full refurbishment of the premises. After a hugely successful “soft opening” last weekend, the ...

Scotland’s First Minister has said his Government “accepts” the UK Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, adding “protecting the rights of all” will inform its response. The court handed down its ...

Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out on Wednesday which primary school their child will be joining in September.

Transgender women with a gender recognition certificate can be excluded from single-sex spaces if “proportionate”, the Supreme Court has ruled as the Government said the decision brought “clarity and ...

Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council, a deal could be closer.

Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved to Belmarsh prison after an attack on three prison officers, it is understood. The guards were attacked with hot oil and homemade weapons at HMP ...

A RARE opportunity to buy a historic country house, along with an additional thriving glamping business, has arisen in north Wales. Estate agents Atilo are looking for offers in the region of £940,000 ...

Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan have sent good luck messages to runners from Churchtown Primary School, who are taking on the London Marathon in memory of the Southport stabbing victims.