The by-election was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, meaning he had to stand down.

Tributes have poured in from across the world for the Irish musician and activist, who died in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning.

The US president, who is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, argues the move would make the UK ‘a wealthy country’.

The 53-year-old is set to replace fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum and take over England’s red-ball set-up.

Reform UK’s deputy leader in Scotland has reported one of the country’s most high-profile lawyers to police over hate speech claims. Thomas Kerr has asked officers to investigate a speech made by ...

Firefighters are making strong progress in containing a major wildfire. A large blaze above Blaenavon in Torfaen remains a concern after burning for more than a week, but South Wales Fire and Rescue ...

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has hit “crisis-era lows”, a UK-based maritime data firm has reported as a brief pause in fighting was shattered by fresh clashes in the Middle East. Lloyd’s List ...

Bright orange water has sparked concern in Ponthir, raising fears of pollution among residents who use the area for fishing and recreation.

Daniel King enjoyed a huge moment in the saddle as he steered King Alexander to victory in the Tote Galway Plate for Willie Mullins.

A two-vehicle crash closed a major road and caused long traffic delays on the A4042. The crash, which happened near ...

Dr Anthony Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a ...

Saltburn are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”.