The number of people in England and Wales claiming the main disability benefit has hit a new record high of nearly four million, figures show. Personal independence payments (Pip) are intended to help ...

Author Len Deighton, best known for his spy novels including The Ipcress File, has died at the age of 97. His death was confirmed to the Press Association by his literary agent but no cause of death ...

THE village of Ilkley was famed for its picturesque setting, pure, cold water and clean air. The water flowed from springs in streams down ...

The Government will provide £12 million of funding to support local news outlets as it tries to fill so-called “news deserts”. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy unveiled the local media strategy on Tuesday ...

Energy UK said latest projections from suppliers suggested customers could face an increase of as much as £250 on their annual bill.

New research released today shows that participation in women’s team sport in the UK has surged since 2023, with more women playing ...

Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day parade is expected to draw thousands of spectators to the streets of the Irish capital. The spectacle – comprising 12 large floats and more than 3,000 participants – will run ...

The identity of British artist Banksy may finally have been revealed after years of speculation. Banksy is famous for his graffiti artwork, which has appeared across the UK and around the world, ...

Otley RFC suffered a 29-11 defeat to Preston Grasshoppers in National League Two North, dropping to 11th. Injuries and penalties hinder ...