Trespassing on the railway is costing millions and causing significant delays across the North West. New figures show that trespass incidents cost taxpayers nearly £6 million last year, resulting in ...

Over two decades on from being inspired by Star Wars to start fencing, Nat Lewis is now training the sport’s new hopes.

Bury Council is looking to cut jobs as part of efforts to manage its struggling financial position. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has been told an email offering staff the chance to engage ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities said, as they struggle to contain the spread of the virus. The latest figures from the health ...

Hometown hero James Burke hopes to keep all his emotions in check when he takes to the piste at the Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff next week.

Retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Argos and Asda have recalled products this week alongside an urgent alert from safety regulators.

Lawrence Dallaglio believes Bath are still the ‘standard bearers’ for English sides in the Investec Champions Cup as they look to right last season’s semi-final wrongs.

Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake can help Gloucester improve their Champions Cup fortunes as they prepare for their seismic opening clash against reigning champions Bordeaux.

Lawrence Dallaglio believes Glasgow Warriors are ready to take the next step in the Investec Champions Cup as they look to find a continental cutting edge.

A Radcliffe woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting fraud over a house she did not own.

Brits call for UK fines for loud music and poor bus etiquette after Singapore introduces penalties for noisy audio, eating, littering and feet on seats.

Justice Minister Naomi Long urged the Orange Order to ‘do the right thing’ and not march, describing many feeling ‘despair’ at the situation.