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 ...

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

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

Hope is on the horizon for a vacant building once home to one of Tenbury's largest employers after the site was put up for sale.

In July, Caffè Nero submitted plans for 35 Bull Ring, the former home of clothing retailer Joules. The company has now secured listed building consent to redecorate the premises and install new ...

Norman ‘Tam’ Murray and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain missing after they, alongside their vessel the Kilda, disappeared on ...

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