Benefit claimants deemed fit to work will face sanctions if they refuse to take up job opportunities, a Cabinet minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill. Liz Kendall said ...

Irish premier Simon Harris has said it is “entirely possible” that there will be a united Ireland in his lifetime. The Taoiseach made the comments during an interview with Sky News on Sunday, during ...

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has said Nato countries are involved in a “hidden cyber war” with Russia. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will warn in a major speech next ...

Fallen trees caused travel disruption on Sunday morning. A tree blocking the railway between Reading and Basingstoke caused delays and cancellations to trains between the two stations, and in Surrey ...

Steven Broomhead is chief executive of Warrington Borough Council and writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian The return of Neighbourhood Weekender next May is a timely boost to our local ...

Ireland’s Climate Minister has said the Cop29 agreement struck late on Saturday is “far from perfect”, but is a foundation that can be built on in an uncertain world. Eamon Ryan, the former Green ...

HOUSE prices in Warrington have increased, rising more than the average across the North West. This is according to figures from the Office for National Statistics which show the average house price ...

A historic stately home is gearing up for a festive season of magical events. Knowsley Hall, in Merseyside, has announced its exciting line-up of Christmas events. Tickets are now available for the ...