John Lewis and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft have chosen the “cover star” of the retailer’s Christmas ad theme song following a nationwide competition. Mel Raeburn said it was “an honour” to ...

Hayes School head of rugby Jack Leech believes that there's still more to come from his team after watching them storm to a resounding 50-10 ...

The Government is considering “fundamental reform” in the courts after the crown court backlog almost doubled in five years, hitting another record high. The number of criminal cases waiting to be ...

The Government is ‘absolutely willing’ to take over if local authorities refuse to put plans in place to meet housing targets.

The UK’s first drug consumption room may not now open until early next year after delays. The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October, allowing them to take ...

Reduced numbers of houses being built has alarmed some in the industry but construction work and completions continue.

Officers were called to Siskin Close in Hawkinge, near Folkestone, at 2.23pm on Wednesday after a report the eight-month-old had been bitten by ...

The parent company behind William Hill has confirmed that it is closing the bookmakers premises in Largs in the New Year.

Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with football star Kylian Mbappe’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator ...

Shoppers are being warned to expect delays receiving parcels from delivery company Yodel ahead of Christmas 2024.

Vestas said it is switching from offshore to onshore wind turbine blades, with half of its 600-strong workforce in Newport set to be affected.

The personal collection of late entertainer Barry Humphries is going to auction, including a pair of diamante-encrusted spectacles belonging to his alter ego Dame Edna Everage.