Mrs Ferguson died when she was struck by a van driven by Vernon Law, 72, in Whitworth, Rochdale, on July 11 2023. A month before Law was told he had cataracts in both eyes but he lied to an ...

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.

To recognise the residents who have had a positive impact on the town, Dalton with Newton Town Council is looking for a standout member of ...

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has said she is “completely horrified” and “disgusted” by the Supreme Court ruling on gender and will fundraise for a transgender charity. The Bridgerton and Barbie star, ...

Kevin Booth denies directing sexual communication to a woman without her consent at his home in the Highlands.

And Military Code, a homebred colt by Wootton Bassett, has him thinking of Royal Ascot after winning the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at 6-1 in just a five-runner race.

The King thanked a wellwisher who told him he looked in good health, joking: “You are very kind, it’s all mirrors.” Charles was joined by the Queen for the traditional Maundy service at Durham ...

Simon Armitage has said he is “excited” to receive the freedom of the City of London, despite being a northerner all his life. The Poet Laureate, who was brought up in Marsden, West Yorkshire, ...

The chief executive of Toby Carvery has apologised for “the upset that it has caused” after it felled a 400-year-old oak tree outside one of its restaurants. The tree, in Whitewebbs Park, north London ...

Outgoing BP chairman Helge Lund received a near 25% vote against his re-election at the UK oil major’s annual general meeting in a shareholder revolt. The company’s board was dealt a bloody nose from ...

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to counter worries about economic growth fuelled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. The bank said in a statement that “the outlook for ...

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.