The first storm of the season has hit the island of Ireland with the second due over the weekend. An orange rain warning came into effect for Cork, Kerry and Waterford late on Thursday night as Storm ...

At least 16 people have died and 54 others were injured after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit China’s Tibet region, collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu. Search and rescue ...

There’s never been a better time to explore car free and take advantage of the new Cumbria Travel Pass to discover this beautiful area.

Discover Cumbria’s Westmorland and Yorkshire Dales: a beautiful area with scenic countryside and charming towns and villages.

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4 in September, compared with the previous month.

Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are due to meet small business leaders at No 10 North on Friday.

The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed armed forces veterans and Poppy Appeal collectors to No 10 North to mark the start of this year’s campaign. Mr Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his ...

Following the Second World War, alongside the creation of the NHS, Attlee’s government built more than a million new homes, ...

Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004.

An independent shop promising a touch of magic and mystery will open in a historic Northumberland market town.

UK clocks go back on October 25 as British Summer Time ends and GMT returns, giving many people an extra hour in bed. Check which devices need changing.