Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.

The William Hill owner said the closure of 270 shops ‘shows the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation’.

The prolific Norway striker was not risked in City’s Champions League victory over AEK Athens in midweek after a blow to the foot against Ipswich.

Thousands of Christmas shoppers on London’s Oxford Street will have their faces scanned by live facial recognition cameras, with the technology due to be installed in December, just in time for the ...

The first storm of the season has hit the island of Ireland with the second due over the weekend. An orange rain warning came into effect for Cork, Kerry and Waterford late on Thursday night as Storm ...

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4 in September, compared with the previous month.

At least 16 people have died and 54 others were injured after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit China’s Tibet region, collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu. Search and rescue ...

Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004.

Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are due to meet small business leaders at No 10 North on Friday.

Dubbed as the BEST hardy shrub for year-round colour, Nandina 'Fire Power' is on offer with You Garden this week.

A "traditional" pub in Brentwood has been taken over by a 23-year-old man who "can't wait for what's next" at the boozer. The Spread Eagle in Queens Road, Brentwood, was previously advertised on ...

Vue Cinema in The Brewery Shopping Centre in Romford is undergoing a major refurbishment including new food offerings and a new largest screen for the venue.