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Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4 on Thursday.
A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...
Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...
A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...
Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...
I doubt many Londoners would agree there have been long-term benefits for either the community or the local economy in having a mayor ...
The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...
As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate ...
The Lake District boasts five top beauty spots that are a must-see. Windermere and Ambleside top the list with their stunning mountain views around England's largest lake. The area is regarded as the ...
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted the situation surrounding unsettled striker Alexander Isak is “far from ideal”. The Magpies rejected a £110million bid for the Sweden international on Friday ...
A special event is set to mark 40 years since an iconic moment on the Lake District fells. On Saturday, September 13, enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the anniversary of Alfred Wainwright's ...
A DAD of two and ‘experienced and talented’ paraglider died after losing control of his craft in turbulent conditions at a well-known ...