The family of a 16-year-old who died after a car plunged into the River Wear have paid tribute to their “beautiful girl”, saying she had a “zest for life”. Zara Shaw died when the vehicle went into ...

The movement, which began as an online campaign and now calls itself the Cockroach Janata Party, organised street protests ...

Cutlery and a distinctive chair designed by Mackintosh will also feature in the Lyon & Turnbull sale later this month.

The RAC says the average price for a litre of diesel has risen to a new record high, with some forecasts charging 203p a litre on Friday.

A man in his 40s has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police over alleged indecent exposure at Stubshaw Cross Park, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Political activist Tommy Robinson has appeared at a crown court accused of harassing two journalists by allegedly telling one “I’m coming to get you” and the other “I’ll be knocking at your door”. The ...

Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after an eight-hour journey that set a US speed record. The fresh arrivals include a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he is ...

Fake social media post falsely claims Lowton Medical Centre will become a 15-bed HMO. Wigan Today and MP Jo Platt warn residents the story is untrue online.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities said, as they struggle ...

The Pontypridd-born guitarist had undergone two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

The stabbing, dramatic footage of which circulated on social media, sparked significant rioting in areas of Northern Ireland. A family get into a PSNI vehicle as disorder flared i ...

Matt Clement wants his unique sporting story to be an inspiration to others after ‘starting a whole new life’ just before turning 50.