Rachel Reeves has been urged to bloat Britain's benefits bill further after a Cabinet minister said child poverty levels are "shameful". Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted there would be...
First week 'critical' to avoid children missing school later, parents told3 hours agoHazel ShearingEducation correspondentGetty ImagesPupils in England who missed school during the first week back in...
As the handsome frontman of chart-topping glam rockers The Sweet, Brian Connolly had the world at his feet. The band enjoyed huge success in the 1970s, playing to massive crowds all over the world...
French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK38 minutes agoHugh SchofieldBBC News in Paris andChris GrahamBBC NewsReutersThe Bayeux Tapestry, which documents the Norman invasion of England in...
A 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life after a horrific fall in a playground. The emergency services were called to the scene at Wharton Recreation Ground off Ledward Street in Winsford at 6.11pm...
The popular teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys has made a triumphant return with its second series, earning labels such as "trashy" and "insane" from fans in fresh reviews.The eagerly ...
Pop icons Edele Lynch and Lindsay Armaou from record-breaking 90s chart toppers B*Witched have revealed they were slighted by a fellow pop star at the height of their fame. Speaking exclusively to...
Coldplay has expressed its deep regret after being compelled to reschedule the final two dates of its 10-show stint at Wembley Stadium due to strikes on the London Underground. The Fix You hitmakers,...
UK weather maps have revealed the exact date that England will welcome back balmy weather. According to maps by both Net Weather and WXCharts, temperatures will reach the mid and higher 20s on...
England is set for a perfect summer's day next week when temperatures could reach a dreamy 27C. Weather maps predict the south of England will be the hottest on Sunday, September 7, but the whole of...
Back in November 2003, Channel 4 asked the public to vote for what they considered the “worst singles of all time.”The results, broadcast in January 2004, placed some of pop’s most recognisable...
As summer draws to a close, many people are heading to the coast for a final holiday getaway. But before choosing a destination, it's worth considering an often-overlooked factor - beach safety. Data...
Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery 4 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorDanish Defence handoutGerman prosecutors say a Ukrainian man has been arrested in Italy...
Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control26 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC News, reporting from Donetsk, UkraineThe Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has...
Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control26 minutes agoQuentin SommervilleBBC News, reporting from Donetsk, UkraineThe Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has...