Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes following the death of former Labour Party general secretary Lord Tom Sawyer. He said the former trade unionist’s “place in our party’s history is ...

A MAJOR road is closed in both directions after a "serious" fuel spill near the A13. The A1306 is closed in both directions in Purfleet due to a "serious fuel spillage" between Circus Tavern ...

Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland’s route director, said: “Storm Floris has caused significant disruption to Scotland’s railway, with wind speeds of up to 90mph, unprecedented for a summer storm. “Our ...

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract until summer 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman was appointed as Black Cats boss in June 2024 following his departure from Lorient.

Dame Stella Rimington, who was the first female director general of MI5, has died at the age of 90, her family has announced. In a statement, her family said: “She died surrounded by her beloved ...

Around 2,700 homes in Ireland are still without power after Storm Floris brought strong winds to the island. Weather alerts remain in place on both sides of the border. In Northern Ireland several ...