Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector lifted to its highest level for almost four years despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, according to new figures.

Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased over the month.

A man has been found dead at a home in Bolton after police attended a concern for welfare. Emergency services were called to a residential address on Sedgefield Drive on Thursday afternoon (April 30).

The daughter of Starspangledbanner is one of two for Aidan O’Brien, together with True Love, winner of the Cheveley Park Stakes and successful on her reappearance in a seven-furlong Group Three ...

Activists worldwide are marching in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many ...

NatWest has revealed its profits swelled to top £2 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it expects to be boosted by interest rates staying higher, despite cautioning over a worsening outlook for ...

The everyday heroes that keep the capital’s grassroots sports scene thriving and accessible to all were celebrated at the 2026 London Sport ...

A NEW café has opened on Chapel Street in Leigh, promising ‘Bangladeshi home-style cooking with an English twist and a family feel.’ ...

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London on Wednesday.

The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the decision by President Donald Trump to remove 10 tariffs on sales of whisky to the US.

Prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill US ...

This interpretation would allow the White House to avoid the need to go to congress for approval to extend the conflict.