Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she is dismayed ministers appear to have ‘given up’ on keeping the refinery open.

An 81-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman died following serious injuries in south-east London. Brian James, of Dunwich Road, Bexleyheath, is due to appear at the Old Bailey on ...

CHESTER Zoo’s much-loved Christmas spectacle returned this weekend, and here’s a sneak peek for those planning to visit this festive season.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Russia was ‘condemning black Africans to further killing, further rape, further starvation in a brutal ...

A damaged Maltese ship carrying potentially explosive fertiliser has returned to Norfolk, sparking criticism of Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. MV Ruby arrived at Great Yarmouth’s harbour on Monday, ...

The work will accelerate the development of hypersonic vehicles which travel faster than the speed of sound, John Healey said.

A SCHOOL in Widnes received a glowing inspection the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School, based on Highfield Road, was graded as good for catholic life, mission ...

Downing Street refused to be drawn into a row over the tech billionaire’s criticisms of its plans to reform inheritance tax for farms.

Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin asked defence minister Al Carns why documents about the 1982 attack on the Sir Galahad were being withheld.

A defence minister has pledged to help recognise the service of thousands of women dismissed from the armed forces because of pregnancy. Al Carns, whose ministerial brief includes veterans, offered to ...

The inconsistency which has characterised Runcorn's season so far was highlighted in a memorable 3-2 victory at Bower Fold.

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows 316,000 new businesses were created in 2023, down from 337,000 the year before.