Scientists have made an urgent call for research to establish the risks to health and the environment from particles produced by tyres which are the “leading contributor to microplastics”.

Authorities are on high alert following the violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Illegal mining remains common in South Africa’s old gold-mining areas, with miners going into closed shafts to dig for any remaining deposits.

The UN Humanitarian Country Team in the Philippines said it was raising 32.9 million dollars (£26m) to help the government provide assistance to about 210,000 people in critical need of aid and ...

The royal family has wished the King a happy 76th birthday, with the Prince and Princess of Wales sharing a photo of the relaxed-looking monarch wearing sunglasses and a garland during a recent royal ...

Pub chain Young’s expects to take an £11 million annual hit from a hike in employer taxes announced in the autumn Budget. Chief executive Simon Dodd said the impact of a rise in employer national ...

The conversion of a Crewe school into an academy has been delayed because of problems with the floor screed on an extension which was built in 2007.

Rachel Reeves will tell City chiefs she has a plan to boost the economy with billions in pension investment as she continues to battle criticism over her tax-raising Budget.

Airline passengers will benefit from tougher enforcement of consumer protection laws following an inquiry into the August 2023 air traffic control (ATC) meltdown, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has ...

DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 northbound this morning following a crash. One lane is closed and there is heavy congestion. The incident happened at junction 19. More details to follow.

Social media has been blamed for an increase in children taking their own lives and developing eating disorders due to bullying.

The supplement includes clubs and teams from a variety of sports including football, rugby and netball as well as swimming, athletics and cricket. Thank you to everyone who submitted a photograph of ...