Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. The appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh is a major step by the ageing leader towards designating a ...

Seven fire engines are in attendance at a large commercial building fire in Lostock Gralam this evening, Saturday.

The Ukrainian president and his US counterpart met within St Peter’s Basilica after they each paid respects at Pope Francis’ ...

Being in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis was a “real honour and privilege”, a group of friends from the UK and Ireland ...

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Children with Cancer UK hopes to raise £3 million towards its efforts to create a world where every child and young person ...

Stephen Moore, 54, who has served as a firefighter in London for 23 years, is attempting to run the fastest marathon wearing ...

Officers were called to Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday and found three people with injuries, West Yorkshire Police said.

WITTON Albion ended their season with a home defeat to Atherton Collieries. Ben Harrison’s side left themselves with a mountain to climb in the second half after turning around 3-0 down. Half-time ...

An Israeli air strike has flattened a three-storey home in Gaza City, killing 10 people – half of them children – as Arab mediators scrambled to restart a ceasefire. Israeli strikes have killed at ...

Northwich have missed out on promotion after their defeat to Shifnal Town in the Midland League Premier Division Play-Offs Final ...

If you say you’re putting the “best ever pub pie” on your menu you need to back up your claim. But it’s safe to say Marston’s have done just that. The pub chain, which has three Mid Cheshire venues, ...