West Yorkshire coffee shop chain Merrie England has blamed soaring costs and Government policy for contributing to trading troubles as it shut its doors after 60 years. The group – founded in 1966 – ...

Wirral’s Freya Anderson insists the gap is closing on swimming powerhouse Australia after claiming another Commonwealth Games relay silver.

Interior minister Alexander Dobrindt said investigators were evaluating a mobile phone that was found in the van. He said they have found a possible video claim of responsibility ...

New analysis suggests the State Pension could reach £20,561 by 2046, with retirees facing income tax bills of up to £1,598 if tax ...

Pharaoh made her debut for Team England 24 years ago in Manchester and joined forces with close friend Sian Honnor to win the women's pairs title in Glasgow. The 47-year-old now has two golds, one ...

MADDIE DOWN cherished a ‘full circle’ moment after battling to a brilliant Commonwealth bronze. The Birmingham sprint star, 18, bagged a T38 100m medal on Monday night with a polished performance in ...

Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, in responding on X, accused France of coddling ”some of the worst human rights ...