The Prince of Wales has praised former rugby league captain Sir Kevin Sinfield, saying he should have received his knighthood “years ago”. The rugby coach and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner ...

With applications for next year’s secondary school places closing this week, we have compiled a list of the most difficult ...

Widnes man Paul Byrne was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2000 after a routine check. A clinical trial helped him safely stop imatinib treatment.

With 100 of the vote counted, Brazil’s electoral court said the soon-to-be 81-year-old Mr Lula held an unassailable lead.

A RUNCORN woman has been fined after admitting possession of an XL Bully dog without the required exemption. Chelsea Hodges, of Maple Avenue, Runcorn, pleaded guilty at Warrington Magistrates' Court ...

Workers are still trying to restore power to homes cut off during Storm Boelo. The storm, which saw yellow and amber weather ...

The recovery is under way after two storms in three days saw one man killed by a falling tree and more than 800,000 properties lose power. The final weather warning ended at 9pm on Sunday after Storm ...

Kimi Antonelli will aim to finish his march to the Formula One title in style as he heads to Mexico City next weekend on the brink of the championship.

Vote-counting resumed in Brazil’s polarising presidential runoff between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and ...

Thomas Markle Sr has admitted to paying for sex in the Philippines but denies ever possessing child sex abuse images.

Local actors James Nelson-Joyce and Darci Shaw were among a number of cast members who were guests of honour in the directors’ box.

Lewis Hamilton extended the championship race by finishing fourth and George Russell just about did his bit despite only coming eighth.