A Cumbrian beach has been named among England’s dirtiest in the latest Brown Flag Awards. Haverigg Beach was the only new entry on the 2026 list after its bathing water quality was downgraded over the ...

US President Donald Trump indicated the “significant influence” John Swinney had on the removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky, the First Minister has claimed. Mr Trump announced the move on social media ...

A guitar used by Slash of Guns N’ Roses during the chart-topping rock group’s Not In This Lifetime tour has fetched more than £230,000 at auction.

Older and poorer pensioners could be hardest hit by rising energy bills, with some spending up to £1 in £7 of their budget on fuel.

The figures, published as part of a scheduled release of statistics, come in the same week as two Jewish men were attacked in London.

Kuwait-born Abdullah Albadri was tackled by armed police after he leapt up an embassy fence armed with two 4in knives last May.

An inspirational boxing coach was overcome with pride after being honoured at a prestigious regional sports ceremony.

A MAN in Kendal has been arrested on drugs charges after police conducted a search at house in the town and seized a large quantity of cocaine.

Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.

The Iran conflict raising the spectre of interest rate hikes also prompted a rush in mortgage activity in March.

The BBC has announced who will be replacing Scott Mills for its coverage of Eurovision 2026 in Austria - see who it is.