"I have a big part but I'm on for a very small time and there is a modicum of acting which is good because I am a terrible ...

Migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel for a second day since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister. Crossings continued on Thursday during warm, sunny weather and calm conditions at ...

This round-up of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK’s independent fact checking charity which works to give people access to reliable information they can trust. Hottest days in the UK As ...

Samiha Rahman, 15, has been named as the victim, along with mother Shally, 42. Family friend Mishba Uddin said the 15-year-old girl and her mother "were not very good swimmers" and were just on a "day ...

Seven parks in Barking and Dagenham have once again been recognised for excellence, retaining the Green Flag Award.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners. Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were ...

Vincent Kearney, now the northern editor at RTÉ, brought legal action against MI5 and police forces at a specialist tribunal.

The gripping Irish drama Kin has been confirmed to be returning for a third series leaving fans "excited" for its come back.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced rates will be cut by 20 for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, ...

Beautiful Budapest and the Black Sea. From the magnificent history of the Iron Gates Gorge to the romantic capital city of Bucharest, explore the extraordinar ...

Scottish Labour is beginning the search for a new leader after Anas Sarwar quit the post to join new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Government. It was confirmed last on Tuesday that Mr Sarwar will be a ...

The BBC is considering locking down its iPlayer streaming service to those who are not paying the TV licence fee ...