The SNP’s backing for the pension triple lock is not political, First Minister John Swinney said as he recommitted to the policy if he was in charge of an independent Scotland.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain closed for a fourth day after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger over the weekend. A ...

John Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men comes to Worcester's Swan Theatre on October 28 in a stage adaptation directed by Larry Lamb.

The boss of Premier Inn owner Whitbread has said UK tax hikes caused the firm to cut back on planned UK hotel investments, which would have created more jobs. Dominic Paul, chief executive of the ...

Katie Price has arrived at court to continue giving evidence in her ex-husband’s rape trial. The media personality began giving evidence behind a screen during Kieran Hayler’s trial at Lewes Crown ...

The Pepperpot Players are celebrating 50 years of amateur theatre with a special anniversary show at Upton Memorial Hall on October 21, 23 and 24.

The Foreign Secretary said it had been a “very difficult few days” in relations with Washington following the US president’s announcement. Mr Miliband and European allies gave a public show of support ...

Sir Ken McCallum said the past year has seen increased Iranian action against Jewish sites, and a move towards harder targets such as military bases.

The Conservatives have said reoffending is “off the charts” as prisoners were once again released early from jail to free up places. Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said the ...