FOR Kurdish-Syrian Shireen Hama, the ousting of former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad brought a sense of relief—but it is tempered by uncertainty for her homeland. Shireen first arrived in Carlisle ...

Shares in the retailer slumped as it slashed profit guidance for the year to next September, just two months after warning over 2023-24 earnings.

Vanuatu’s capital was without water a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed ...

A Russian intelligence agency says it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow. The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services.

Popular British pub chain Marston's has announced an increase in drink prices following tax hikes on employers in the recent budget. The price of a pint has risen by around 10p with these increases ...

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6 in November, from 2.3 the previous month.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be “judged at the next election” after his popularity and Labour’s poll ratings have plummeted since taking office. The Prime Minister defended his actions in office ...

UK inflation has reached its highest point since March, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November, ...

Loose Women star Denise Welch has said she “thoroughly enjoyed” playing a juror on the popular soap opera Emmerdale, describing it as “an honour”. The 66-year-old, who made her name as Natalie Barnes ...

The #A66 in #NorthYorkshire / #Cumbria is closed to high sided vehicles in both directions between the #M6 and the #A1M due to strong winds. There is a @metoffice yellow warning for strong winds in ...

Police have reported a rise in anti-social behaviour in Distington. The area is reportedly experiencing increased incidents of youths banging on front doors and running away. Copeland Police said ...

Marcus Rashford has admitted he is ready to leave Manchester United and take on a “new challenge”. Rashford was left out of the squad for Sunday’s Manchester derby by Ruben Amorim, although the head ...