The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it had “missed opportunities that might have led to action ...

Sir Keir said the plan amounted to “the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War”. Taking spending on the security and intelligence services into account as well as ...

Jonathan Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics.

The Independent Reporting Commission also urged police to ‘call out’ paramilitary involvement in crime when it happens.

The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her children, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years last November.

A documentary titled Tim Westwood: Abuse Of Power airs on BBC Three. BBC director-general Tim Davie says the allegations are “shocking” and the claims made by the women are “powerful and appalling”, ...

The boss of South West Water’s owner has apologised to customers over pollution incidents, including the “devastating” parasite outbreak in Devon, while revealing her salary has risen this year.

Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey is among a number of clergy facing possible disciplinary action after a damning abuse report which prompted Justin Welby’s resignation.

The Conservative leader also said she ‘wouldn’t be afraid’ to call Vladimir Putin a dictator if it were her heading to the White House ...

Famed for its footlong sandwiches, takeaway shops in Ireland are currently trialing jacket potatoes in 170 of their restaurants.

Wokingham NatWest, which closed in 2023, could become a retail store, plans put to Wokingham Borough Council reveal.

A Bracknell GP surgery has closed its doors temporarily as work to build a new and ‘desperately needed’ health centre steams ahead.