Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4 on Thursday.

Food sold at Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled with urgent 'do not eat' warnings ...

Railway history is set to be made as Hexham, a market town in North East England, will see its first-ever direct passenger train service to London.

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 ...

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 ...

A detached bungalow with private gardens is for sale a short distance from the school and shops of Darras Hall.

AN agricultural show will celebrate a milestone next weekend. Glanton Show, an annual Northumberland country show, will again celebrate the village with activities for the whole family to enjoy on its ...

A farm shop will host its first summer car show this month. Brocksbushes Farm Shop, located just off the A69 near Corbridge, will offer something for everyone during the event, which will ...