As the clock struck midnight in Japan, temple bells rang and some climbed mountains to see the year’s first sunrise, while a ...

See the full list of 12 Poundland stores in the UK set to shut for good in January 2026 amid a growing number of closures.

A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left a number of people dead and injured during new year celebrations, police have said. The incident occurred at around 1.30am local time on Thursday in Le ...

See the full list of 33 River Island stores set to close before the end of January 2026 as part of a restructuring plan.

Kneecap said they will “not be silent” ahead of a further legal challenge over a court’s decision to throw out the terrorism case against rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh.

The eight week old fluff balls are currently being cared for by Animal Welfare Furness. Will and Elle are both described as being full of energy. Animal Welfare Furness said: "These bundles of joy are ...

Two drivers have been arrested within 24 hours after allegedly failing roadside drug tests on the A590 and the M6. The first occurred at 8:30am on December 30 after concerns were raised by other ...

Hari Budha Magar, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan, is on the final leg of the Seven Summits Challenge.

The fourth series of The Traitors will see 22 people from across the UK descend on a Scottish castle in a bid to win up to ...

The historic buildings at a whaling station were built in about 1906 by Norwegian carpenters, but have fallen into disrepair.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers in relation to state responsibilities for victims of trafficking.

Concerns have been raised by Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham after the local NHS trust confirmed plans to reduce bed numbers at Furness General Hospital as part of cost-saving measures.