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UK and EU agree to intensify talks in bid to secure Brexit trade deal

UK and EU agree to intensify talks in bid to secure Brexit trade deal

Boris Johnson and the European Commission president acknowledged there remained ‘significant gaps’ on key issues in the negotations.

Michael Gove bids to move Government departments outside London

Michael Gove bids to move Government departments outside London

The Tories have already announced the party will open a second headquarters in Leeds next year.

Burglar caught after leaving half-eaten peach at scene of crime

Burglar caught after leaving half-eaten peach at scene of crime

The discarded fruit was able to provide a DNA match to Arran Burton, 27.

Boris Johnson strikes positive tone on agreeing ‘good deal’ with EU

Boris Johnson strikes positive tone on agreeing ‘good deal’ with EU

The Prime Minister is set to discuss progress on talks with the European Commission president.

Douglas Ross urges Tories to ‘pick side’ on Scottish independence

Douglas Ross urges Tories to ‘pick side’ on Scottish independence

The Scottish Conservatives leader said any Tory who thinks the union is not worth a fight ‘is in the wrong party’.

Man charged with Dudley double murder after bodies found in car park

Man charged with Dudley double murder after bodies found in car park

Jonathan Houseman, 32, from Stourbridge, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Carjackers with axe target shopper in ‘terrifying’ attack

Carjackers with axe target shopper in ‘terrifying’ attack

The woman’s 12-year-old daughter witnessed the incident.

Harry wishes runners ‘good luck’ ahead of historic London Marathon

Harry wishes runners ‘good luck’ ahead of historic London Marathon

Runners will choose their own route for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon after the coronavirus pandemic thwarted the mass event.

Royal Navy in £160m Caribbean drugs bust

Royal Navy in £160m Caribbean drugs bust

Cocaine and amphetamines were seized.

Fastest Ever Present will run 40th London Marathon at Top Gear airfield

Fastest Ever Present will run 40th London Marathon at Top Gear airfield

Chris Finill will join five other runners at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, which is often used to film the hit TV show.

Transport review to examine practicality of Irish Sea bridge

Transport review to examine practicality of Irish Sea bridge

Boris Johnson said he wants ‘ambitious ideas’ to better connect the UK but critics say a fixed link would be a waste of money.

Weather warnings in place as rain lashes UK

Weather warnings in place as rain lashes UK

The persistent rain is expected to cause flooding and disruption.

William: Combat climate change like world is fighting coronavirus

William: Combat climate change like world is fighting coronavirus

The Duke of Cambridge was filmed over two years for the ITV documentary Prince William: A Planet For Us All.

London Marathon charity anthem co-created by people with learning disabilities

London Marathon charity anthem co-created by people with learning disabilities

Side By Side aims to bring people together ahead of the virtual marathon on Sunday.

‘Potent’ experimental Covid-19 drug given to Trump already being used in UK

‘Potent’ experimental Covid-19 drug given to Trump already being used in UK

The REGN-COV2 antibody treatment is being given to patients as part of a UK trial.

Tories to announce new HQ in Leeds following ‘blue wall’ election success

Tories to announce new HQ in Leeds following ‘blue wall’ election success

The Conservative conference will get under way on Saturday.

Walter Reed hospital has rich presidential history

Walter Reed hospital has rich presidential history

Founded in 1939, the military medical centre has treated presidents through the decades.

Book claims Queen thought Sussexes ‘erratic and impulsive’

Book claims Queen thought Sussexes ‘erratic and impulsive’

Battle of Brothers claims to show the depth of the Royal Family’s anger towards Harry and Meghan.

Virtual London Marathon gives Ever Presents mixed feelings about 40th race

Virtual London Marathon gives Ever Presents mixed feelings about 40th race

Runners will choose their own route for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon after the coronavirus pandemic thwarted the mass event.

Charity boss steps up to raise funds with first London Marathon

Charity boss steps up to raise funds with first London Marathon

Muscular Dystrophy UK has seen its income fall by around £2.8 million and there have been 19 job losses.

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