The by-election was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Labour MP for Makerfield, meaning he had to stand down.

Stars from across the world of entertainment have paid tribute to The Frames frontman who has died in a crash.

End-of-life care can be improved at the same time as legalising assisted dying, the MP behind the campaign to do so has insisted after Andy Burnham said he believes palliative care needs to be fixed ...

ScotRail passengers are being warned to take action over pre-bought tickets ahead of a major app change launching tomorrow.

Swathes of England are suffering from “flash drought” as a result of very low rainfall and high temperatures, the Environment Agency has said. The government agency said seven areas of central, ...

Rachel Zegler and Chris O’Dowd have led tributes to Glen Hansard, who has been remembered as “one of the greats” after his death. The Irish musician, known as the frontman of The Frames, died aged 56 ...

Shamed funeral director Robert Bush has offered an apology “without qualification” to the families left devastated by his mistreatment of their deceased loved ones, a court heard. Following two days ...

James Desborough, 40, is to be sentenced this afternoon for murdering Claudio Aquilino, 57, and Daniel Coleman, 43, in Cornwall last year.

If your suitcase gets misdirected and is arriving at your destination a few days late, you might want to have some essential items with you.

Mary Kate Smith reckons raw grit and wanting it more guaranteed her an emotional Commonwealth medal. The Warrington boxer, 22, booked her place in the 75kg semi-finals with a hard-fought triumph over ...

Jamell Anderson dedicated booking his place in a second consecutive Commonwealth Games final to his adoring three-year-old daughter.

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and writer Dawn O’Porter have led tributes to Glen Hansard, who has been remembered as “one of the greats” after his death. The Irish musician, known as the frontman of The ...