The Environment Agency revealed poor performance from all nine water and sewerage firms in England despite expectations for incidents to decrease.

John Swinney has pledged to “turn the heat up” on the UK Government to allow a second independence referendum as part of his latest strategy to achieve separation.

Actress Kate Beckinsale has paid tribute to her “brave” mother as she announced her death on Instagram. Underworld star Beckinsale said her mother, Judy Loe, died on Tuesday. Loe, who was also an ...

James Wade says he feels more relief than pride when he overcomes the challenges of bipolar disorder and performs at his best. The 42-year-old was diagnosed with the mental health condition in 2009 ...

Comedian Tina Fey and Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker will also feature during the four-day event next month.

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout’s start to day two at The Open did not go entirely to plan on his return to Royal Portrush.

Humphries sealed a maiden title in Blackpool last year and is aiming to join Rod Harrington, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in winning it in successive years. He is used to joining select clubs ...

A protest is set to take place in Dalton in Furness on Saturday (July 19) against plans to build a new Islamic centre in the town.

Delivered in partnership with not-for-profit lender Fair for You, the Food Club provides an initial interest-free loan of up to £75 to eligible applicants, loaded onto a pre-paid card for use in-store ...

Advent International will buy a 70 stake in Reckitt’s essential home business, which also includes brands such as Air Wick.

The British and Irish Lions have been accused of preventing Pete Samu from appearing for the First Nations and Pasifika XV because they were scared of defeat in Tuesday’s final midweek fixture.

Exchequer secretary to the Treasury James Murray said it was ‘absolutely not the case’ that Number 10 had wanted Ms Abbott to out of the party.