The William Hill owner said the closure of 270 shops ‘shows the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation’.

Israel has ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank, following a deadly shooting earlier in the day in the occupied territory. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office ...

Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain to much of Scotland over Friday, with residents, drivers and business owners urged to take care. A Met Office yellow warning for rain came into force at ...

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

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

A Harry Potter train, a larger Gruffalo display and giant illuminated figures have helped turn a Devon garden centre into a festive destination months before Christmas Day.

Sidmouth's 2026 Poppy Appeal was launched at Becketts Coffee House, with a new book telling the stories of 233 local people who died in the world wars.

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 ...

The dramatic findings have highlighted how relatively simple measures in the countryside could help protect communities from flooding as extreme weather becomes an increasing concern ...

Art lovers helped raise over £4,500 for Sidmouth School of Art at a Rockfish fundraiser featuring David Shrigley and an auction of donated works.

Sidmouth Rotary’s Christmas appeal returns after raising £85,000 in four years, with donation points across the town and a new poster designed at the college.