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 ...

Storm Austen is on the way this morning after a yellow weather warning was issued 💨 Strong winds and heavy rain forecast 🚗 Follow our live traffic and travel updates throughout the morning E-mail ...

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 ...

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.

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

With thousands of extra parcels expected to be sent and received in the run-up to Christmas, Royal Mail says now is the time for residents to take action ...

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

The first named storm of the season is expected to bring disruption on Friday as strong gusts and heavy rain hit parts of the UK.

Plans have been submitted to convert a former school building at St Dominic's Roman Catholic Primary School in Inchbrook into ...

Households are being urged to be prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted with three days of key supplies.