Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

There have been major train delays across Lancashire, and other parts of the North West, today (August 20) due to signalling issues. Due to damage and theft of signalling cables between St Helens ...

Tesco will be increasing the price of its meal deals by 25p on Thursday (August 21) - see the reaction from shoppers.

The health service has launched a personalised “blood matching” test for people with rare conditions who require regular blood transfusions. The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these ...

Epping secured a temporary injunction blocking the use of the Essex town’s Bell Hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers on planning grounds.

The jackpot for Saturday’s draw now stands at an estimated £7.2 million after the midweek Lotto rollover. While no one matched all six main numbers, six players netted £1 million after matching five ...

Teenage substitute Andre Garcia scored a late equaliser as Reading snatched a 1-1 draw at Bolton to earn a first Skybet League One point of the season. The 17-year-old had only been on the pitch three ...

The zoo uses non-toxic nail polish in different colours to distinguish the critically endangered hatchlings from each other.

Mani Dieseruvwe scored his third goal of the new National League season as Rochdale climbed to the top of the table after a 4-0 drubbing of Gateshead. Skipper Ethan Ebanks-Landell headed Dale into a ...

Hundreds of basking sharks can be seen breaching the water near the shores of Ireland in what can only be described as 'nature at its most raw and powerful' best. And don't worry, it could even happen ...

A former priest who was the leader of evangelical movement the Nine O’Clock Service has been found guilty of sexual offences against nine women. Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was the ...

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met senior US defence officials alongside other European military chiefs in Washington DC on Wednesday.