Bishop Paul Tighe also said there is ‘a little bit of national pride’ that an Irish-born man is the chief organiser while the post is vacant.

The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned.

Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force on Friday.

The Government has revealed plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May, including a Red Arrows flypast and a procession.

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A father and daughter from Benfleet have raised more than £21,000 for a children's charity ahead of running the London Marathon. Jess Rider and his daughter, Alice have taken on the challenge of ...

Fox is accused of sharing a “photograph or film of person in intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation” in the first count ...

HMRC has announced that sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from 2026. This is what it describes as its 'most ...

A Leigh resident is set to run the London Marathon for charity this weekend. Erika Hudson, who works for MWS Accountants, will be running the marathon on April 27 for Havens hospices. She said: "I’ve ...

The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' with BBC forecasters predicting temperatures of 27 degrees - see when it arrives and how long it will last.

A world-record 840,000 people entered the ballot for this year’s event, with more than 56,000 people expected to take part.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed called for a ‘strong alliance of countries’ to help guarantee any peace deal will hold.