Scotland has seen a 12% drop in child poverty since introducing reduction targets into law in 2017, according to new research. There has been a reduction of 21,000 children living in relative poverty, ...

The National Literacy Trust charity has warned that writing for pleasure is in a ‘worrying state of decline’ among young people.

The Government announced earlier this month that more than £1billion has been paid out to subpostmasters across the Horizon-related schemes.

A veteran who lost both legs and his left arm serving in Afghanistan has made history after becoming the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific.

Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit medicine.

Erosion of the traditional two-party dominance of British politics and a continuing decline in voter trust in the system suggests the political landscape is “poised for potential transformation”, ...

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s ...

Billed by Downing Street as “the biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation”, the move will see the UK purchase 12 F35A jets and join Nato’s airborne nuclear mission. The jets, ...

Temporary traffic lights due to electricity work on Newbrick Road both ways at Simmonds View. Until 0:00 on 30th June.

Traffic taking turns due to water main work on A1045 both ways from Millbank Lane to Northumberland Road. Expect delays. Until 0:00 on 27th June.

Lane closed due to emergency repairs and water main work on A3220 Warwick Road Westbound from Trebovir Road to Longridge Road. Until 30th June.

A350 Bridge Approach both ways closed due to gas main work between B3068 and New Quay Road (Poole Bridge). Until 0:00 on 30th June.