A planning row – which has seen Warrington Borough Council (WBC) clash with neighbouring St Helens Council (SHC) – continues to rumble on.

The sugar tax could be extended to milkshakes, sweet treats and dairy alternatives, resulting in increased charges.

Kemi Badenoch has said she would not want a man performing an “intimate” examination which checks for breast cancer. The Conservative leader said she would “definitely want a woman” to perform a ...

Sir Stephen Houghton, chairman of the body representing metropolitan district councils, questioned benefits changes and investment strategy.

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death amid questions about whether he would participate in the conclave to elect his successor. After his ...

Thousands of UK travellers are trying to return home on Tuesday after being stranded overnight because of widespread power cuts in Portugal and Spain. Airports in both countries were disrupted by the ...

It came as parent firm Associated British Foods said it saw ‘weaker sales’ across the budget fashion chain’s UK and Ireland stores.

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called on Tuesday morning ...

FOUR casualties were taken to hospital following a two-car crash on the M6 last night. At around 9.10pmon Monday, officers were called to between Junctions 22 and 23 northbound at Haydock to reports ...

Mark Carney’s election victory in Canada came after a surge in his Liberal Party’s fortunes following Donald Trump’s threats against ...

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have temporarily shut more than half of tourist resorts in the scenic Himalayan region after last week’s deadly attack on tourists raised tensions between ...

A former Royal Marine is attempting to complete the world’s longest triathlon which he started in the UK and will finish at the summit of Mount Everest.