Two suspected thieves got a taste of instant karma when they were confronted by a world karate champion outside his home. Dave Treadwell, 45, was roused from sleep when his wife Kelly, 47, noticed an...

This year’s local elections will be a major test for all four major party leaders. The votes across England for council, mayor and the Runcorn by-election will finally prove whether the national...

Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation12 hours agoPamela TickellBBC News, North East and CumbriaFamily handoutThe family of a five-year-old girl who had a quadruple amputation after...

Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections29 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaRegistration to vote in May's local and mayoral elections in England is to close on...

Green Party aims for 'record-breaking' local elections48 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe Green Party of England and Wales is aiming for a "record" number of councillors as it...

CCTV has been issued after an alleged "dine and dash" pair reportedly fled three restaurants. The footage shows two people dining in Agra Palace, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, before allegedly leaving...

Picture yourself walking down cobbled streets lined with old dollhouse-like wooden houses in pastel colours. Enter some of them, and come across quality restaurants, handcraft and homeware shops, or...

Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty1 day agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesUkrainians in the UK are losing out on job opportunities and homes because of uncertainty...

Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty12 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesUkrainians in the UK are losing out on job opportunities and homes because of...

Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty2 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesUkrainians in the UK are losing out on job opportunities and homes because of...

Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty29 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesUkrainians in the UK are losing out on job opportunities and homes because of...

Derbyshire has reaffirmed its reputation as a desirable county, with one of its charming market towns being named among the top places to live in the UK. The prestigious Sunday Times Best Place To...

David Reid, a former reggae musician from Manchester who was imprisoned for the rape and sexual abuse of a young girl in the early 1980s, has died in prison at the age of 63. He was serving his...