The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has secured victory by six votes over Labour in Runcorn and Helsby as Sir Keir Starmer failed his first by-election test as Prime Minister. The narrow victory for new MP Sarah ...

A Bury woman has raised thousands of pounds after undertaking an ‘emotional’ challenge while dressed as a fairy in memory of her late daughter.

Ged, who performed at the rave, also coordinates day raves, rock nights and a "Back to Sol Viva" event at The Den - a tribute to the well known Bury nightclub which was demolished in 2013 after more ...

Construction workers of the future have been celebrated at the official opening of a training centre. They are the latest to enrol in an "Introduction to Construction" course based at Star Radcliffe ...

The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.

South Korea is holding an early presidential election on June 3 after conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his imposition of martial law. Mr Han had been appointed prime minister, the ...

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

Northern has shared guidance about routes being affected by engineering works during the early May bank holiday weekend.

Overall, the Northern Gateway is expected to deliver around 20,000 jobs. The developer behind the plans is the Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a 50/50 partnership between land and ...

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...