A world-record 840,000 people entered the ballot for this year’s event, with more than 56,000 people expected to take part.

REFORM UK have won a town council by-election in West Cumbria - taking almost half of the votes. A by-election for one seat on Egremont Town Council (South ward) was held on April, 24- with the win ...

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' with BBC forecasters predicting temperatures of 27 degrees - see when it arrives and how long it will last.

A marathon organiser has said he believes his event is the “most inclusive” in the world as it will feature participants with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and terminal cancer.

Offshore oil and gas workers will be balloted on strike action in response to a “shameful” pay offer from their employer, a union has said. Unite the Union said on Friday that 50 workers aboard the ...

A small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town in Thailand, killing at least five people on board, officials said. The plane was conducting a test flight to prepare for parachute ...

At least two Australian services were disrupted by protests, with hecklers disrupting services in Melbourne and Perth.

UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres, according to new official figures. The overall quantity of sales increased by 0.4% ...

The Government has revealed plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, including a Red Arrows flypast and a procession.

Anne attended a service at Anzac Cove on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated assault by Australian and New Zealand troops.

Pop-up food festival ‘Eat Street’ is set to return to Whitehaven for two days over the May bank holiday weekend on May 3 and May 4.