The number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, NHS England said, as it warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals”. Health leaders said that ...

COMBINE the airy views above Fremington Edge with a return alongside the River Arkle. The ‘Edge’ is a fine sight from Reeth, often admired, but is not often climbed. The walking is easy and safe, but ...

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 ...

Mr Biden said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions.

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.

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

It has emerged that in November there were 5,378 children in temporary accommodation, including 3,385 who were aged nine and under. The number represents a 121% increase since January 2019, when just ...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Irish schoolboy Kyran Durnin. The man is being detained at a Garda station in the east of the country in relation to the disappearance of the Co ...

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 ...