Josh Simons has announced he will step down as MP for Makerfield in Wigan, paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to return to Parliament.

The university was the winner of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award at the 2026 Better Society Awards.

The site, in Claines, is owned by R H Phillips & Co and Church Farm (Worcestershire) Ltd, and is being promoted by Summix.

It comes after the countys Conservatives struck a deal with the Greens, independents and Liberal Democrats ahead of todays ...

WORCESTER Warriors suffered a heavy 64-28 defeat against Coventry Rugby on the final day of the Champ Rugby season.

Opening in 2026, Scala will offer live performance, independent film, music, talks, digital experiences, dance, workshops, ...

AS THE region gears up for nine days of entertainment, the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival has established its headquarters in ...

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council’s grass-cutting season is now under way, with staff having 5,000km of grass to mow. The ...

Alongside that legislation, a Victims and Courts Bill will aim to improve the experience for victims and witnesses going ...

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has made major gains in England’s local elections, piling pressure on both Labour and the ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to “reset” his government and rebuild public confidence following Labour’s difficult ...

The Trust is also highlighting the 999BSL app, a free emergency video relay service for people who use British Sign Language.