Communities minister Matthew Pennycook rejected suggestions by the Conservatives that councils face a £2.4 billion ‘black hole’.

The Government is in a “hurry” to crack down on knife crime as a minister branded the issue a “scourge”. Solicitor general Sarah Sackman told MPs Labour already introduced a ban on zombie-style knives ...

The man is suspected of shipping boats from Turkey and storing them in Germany, before they are moved to northern France when needed, the NCA said.

Paddy McGuinness is doing a Children in Need challenge and this is how long the distance of the bike ride is and where he is now.

William was welcomed to The Foyer, a temporary accommodation and support service for young people experiencing homelessness.

United Utilities has hiked dividend payouts to investors despite heavy criticism over spilling vast amounts of sewage into England’s largest lake. The water company’s chief executive said it was ...

A tartan designed at the King’s request, which will be used at Balmoral, has been lodged with the Scottish Register of Tartans. The Balmoral Glen Gelder tartan, designed by the Scottish Tartans ...

Charles visited the Deptford Trading Estate in south London as he marked the first anniversary of his anti-food waste project.

The Makin Review named Sir Jamie and the Rev Sue Colman as likely to have had significant knowledge of John Smyth’s abuses in the UK and Africa.

Dave Law was one of Trafford FC’s four founding members in 1990 and has witnessed their transformation during his 34 years at the club ...

James May recently invited his former colleague and old friend Richard Hammond to his pub in Wiltshire. The 61-year-old owns The Royal Oak pub in Swallowcliffe, having originally bought the pub near ...

Gary Lineker’s production company is scrapping its TV arm to concentrate on podcasts. The broadcaster and former footballer, who the BBC said would step down from hosting Match Of The Day (MOTD) at ...