The region is the first in England to move into drought status – despite recent rain – following one of the driest springs on record.

Motorcyclist deaths in Britain increased by 9% last year, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show. Some 343 riders lost their lives in crashes in 2024, up from 315 during the previous 12 months.

Roy Barclay, 56, denies killing Anita Rose, 57, while she was out walking her dog near her home in Suffolk last July.

The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in the north-west following a period of low rainfall.

Merseyside Police said on Thursday in response to journalists’ questions asked at a press conference on Tuesday.

Popular store chain Aldi has announced a raft of new openings across the UK this summer, with many more existing locations also being 'refreshed'.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) released a list of 518 employers and businesses that underpaid workers over several years.

Sir Keir Starmer said he does not need “lessons” from Nigel Farage on what life is like for working people as he took aim at the Reform UK leader and dodged questions about the two-child benefit cap.

Officers have until Thursday evening to question a 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, who is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving, after 79 people ...

The Prime Minister suggested Reform UK is creating a ‘toxic divide’ with a campaign video it produced ahead of a Holyrood by-election.

Skip the pre-flight drink and opt for water or calming herbal teas. Bring noise-cancelling headphones and familiar scents like lavender oil to soothe your senses and reduce stimulation mid-flight. Too ...

It is the first time an estimate has been made publicly available of how common the condition may be among the population.