Mr Manifold will join the oil giant as chairman-elect on September 1 before taking over from Helge Lund as chairman on October 1.

More than 100 demonstrators assembled outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday evening, with some chanting ‘save our kids’.

A major signalling failure at London Waterloo has caused severe disruption, with trains unable to use 14 platforms at the station, according to a rail company. South Western Railway (SWR) asked ...

Academics used detail on genetic variations from more than five million people to create a tool called a polygenic risk score, which analyses people’s genetics to work out their risk of developing ...

Weapons have been found by police in the boot of a car on Portland. Officers were carrying out patrols on the island at around 6.30pm on Sunday when they decided to request the driver of a white Audi ...

The group reported first quarter profits of 820 million euros (£710.3 million), up from 360 million euros (£311.8 million) a year ago.

Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were three seats short of maintaining a majority.

A thief has stolen a purse and money after gaining entry to a home in Dorset. The offender is believed to have entered the victims home, in the area of Kings Road, Sherborne, through the front door.

Consumer groups demanded action on affordability as green campaigners claimed there had been a ‘missed opportunity’.

Rail passengers travelling from Weymouth to London Waterloo have been urged 'not to travel until further notice' ...

The shows do not disappoint as audience members are always up on their feet dancing the night away and singing along to a track list full to the brim with popular songs.

Julia’s House hospice in Dorset to expand facilities, including the Mermaid Suite, to meet rising demand for specialist children’s ...