Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

MOTORISTS are warned there will be a road closure in place this weekend. The closure will be on Sutton Road, preventing traffic travelling west between Jackson Street and Beaufort Street. This is to ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

Around 100 people gathered outside the University of London’s Senate House Library in central London on Tuesday evening.

Black smoke was seen pouring from an industrial unit in Broomlee Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday. A total of ...

Taxpayers face higher fines for not paying VAT and income tax self assessment (Itsa) on time under new rules announced as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement. Late payment penalties for ...

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...

He was awarded the George Medal in recognition of his outstanding bravery for his actions during the 1980 siege.

The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...

The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.