A former picture house and shopping centre will finally be redeveloped after remaining empty for a quarter of a century.

New mums in England and Wales could receive a tax-free payment of up to £500. The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a scheme that provides a one-off payment to those expecting their first child or having ...

Police are highlighting the importance of knowing a two-digit number that could be vital in an emergency when calling 999. Last month, there were 40 instances in Cambridgeshire where silent 999 calls ...

Few places do luxury quite like the Lake District. With beautiful hills and stunning views over wide open water, it's no wonder the place is so popular with visitors. Yet while the likes of Windermere ...

A total of 437 candidates will be standing at this week's Lancashire County Council elections – which are set to be the last ever held for the authority. The hopefuls will be battling it out for 84 ...

A vet has issued a warning to owners or anyone considering buying one of four increasingly popular dog breeds. V et Dr Suzanne Moyes told Green Pantry that while small dog breeds have gained ...

The landlord of a much-loved pub has decided to step down, announcing big changes for the popular watering hole. In October of last year, 25-year-old Owen Fowler took over the Mason Arms in Southport.

A woman has been rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' following a crash on the M6 this morning (May 15). Police, firefighters, paramedics and highways officers were called to the scene on the ...

With April's arrival just around the corner, the motoring world is set to hit a lively spell full of activity. The start of the month will see car tax rates soaring up to £195 for vehicles registered ...

Police fears are growing for the welfare of a homeless man following a huge fire at the weekend. Eight fire engines, a drone unit and two aerial ladder platforms rushed to the scene at Stuart House on ...

A man who relied on his wife "for everything" took his own life after she was killed in a crash by a motorist who had been warned not to drive. Vernon Law's eyesight was so bad that he couldn't even ...

Announcing the death of a family member is a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones - and we have gathered the messages posted this week in one place. To see the full list of death notices, ...