Penistone in South Yorkshire is the highest market town in the country - and it's that fact that its slightly unfortunate name stems from. Originally called Pengeston, then later Peningston, the name...
A judge outlined three key reasons as it was ruled Tommy Robinson’s prison sentence would be reduced by four months following a hearing at the High Court. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen...
British drinks powerhouse Diageo has revealed it is bracing for a £111million hit from US tariffs, despite the UK government having secured a trade deal with former US President Donald Trump.The...
UK now best placed country on trade - Reeves2 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor, BBC News•@faisalislamGetty ImagesThe UK is now in a better place on trade "than any other country in the world",...
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Golden sands, radiant sunshine and azure waves - there's nothing quite like a beach trip on a sunny day. When the weather is just right, it feels like you're on holiday without the hassle of jetting...
Meet the 'invisible crew' who have 35 seconds to prevent a Eurovision blunder23 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesThirty-five seconds. That's all the time you get to change the set...
A man has been charged with a series of offences after the remains of 37 dogs were found at an address.Essex Police said officers, together with colleagues from the RSPCA and Basildon Council,...
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Thames Water’s chief executive has defended his decision to accept a £195,000 bonus just three months into the job last year. It comes as the boss of the under-fire firm, which supplies 16 million...
Three chicken products have been urgently recalled from shops over fears they could be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria. SPAR stores have recalled the items due to the possible presence...
Health officials have warned Brits to watch what they're eating after 28 deaths linked to listeriosis, an infection caused by consuming contaminated food. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA)...
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Getty ImagesTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport journalist2 hours ago140 CommentsGrand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore has retired from racing with immediate effect.In 2021, the Irishwoman became the...
Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain19 minutes agoHannah O'Grady and Joel GunterBBC PanoramaMODA top general who failed to report evidence of...