The demand has been made ahead of a meeting between the Prison Officers’ Association and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Homeowners have been warned of a boiler noise to listen out for that could see a £300 repair bill if not dealt with ...

Despite the declaration of an Easter ceasefire on Saturday, Ukrainian forces have recorded 59 instances of Russian shelling.

Parents across the country have been taking to TikTok to post the egg-centred creations their children have made in the lead ...

One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time, and possibly the 32nd ...

The bank holiday weekend will end with cloud and rain for much of the UK, the Met Office has forecast. The weather service said that Monday would be “rather cloudy with rain continuing eastwards, ...

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley has said that her sister is the “best she’s ever been”, after being moved into a residential care home. The DJ, 59, has been vocal about her younger sister, Frances, ...

Restaurant chain Hickory’s has said it plans to open 10 new sites each year as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

68-year-old actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The acclaimed star, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and ...

At least 49,000 A&E visits last year saw patients wait 24 hours or more for a hospital bed – with people aged 65 or over accounting for almost 70% of cases, the Liberal Democrats have said.

Scottish Water staff will stage a two-day strike from midnight amid a continued dispute over pay. Workers will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday following a one-day strike last month. Unison, which ...