The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of President Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.

A man who gouged out an 87-year-old pensioner’s eye and beat him to death with his own walking stick has been locked up indefinitely. Sekai Miles, 23, subjected Bernard Fowler to a “brutal” random ...

Health expert Dan Buettner has revealed that a store cupboard staple could make a huge difference in extending your life. His findings suggest that beans are not just a superfood but the bedrock of ...

The youth, who cannot be identified due to his age, was convicted by a majority verdict of killing Jahziah Coke.

A woman will commentate on Saturday’s Grand National for the first time in more than 70 years. Gina Bryce will take the third leg of the commentary from Aintree racecourse in Merseyside for BBC Radio ...

The Food Standards Agency 'do not eat' warnings to customers after some products have been found to contain plastic and others insects ...

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape. Detectives began an investigation after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by ...

Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949, the removal of any natural material such as sand and pebbles from public beaches in the UK is illegal. Bans on seemingly harmless acts can be enforced by local ...

The council declared a major incident earlier this week in a bid to increase collections of bin sacks amid a huge pile-up of waste on the street.

The actor denies the misconduct allegations and has said several people who have made claims are part of a conspiracy to defame him.

Live updates from the sentencing hearing of Brandon Tyler, who has admitted 32 offences, including 15 of sharing a photo or film of someone in ...