The FTSE 100 group said the investment would almost double the amount of energy that can be transported around the UK.

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security service levelled criminal charges against ...

UK inflation has reached its highest point since March, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November, ...

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6 in November, from 2.3 the previous month.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be “judged at the next election” after his popularity and Labour’s poll ratings have plummeted since taking office. The Prime Minister defended his actions in office ...

Loose Women star Denise Welch has said she “thoroughly enjoyed” playing a juror on the popular soap opera Emmerdale, describing it as “an honour”. The 66-year-old, who made her name as Natalie Barnes ...

Motorists and commuters in parts of the UK are urged to be aware of difficult travel conditions on Wednesday morning with two yellow warnings for wind in force.

The RSPB is highlighting some of the year’s conservation successes as it warns of the challenges nature faces in 2025.

Gilsland Spa Hotel and Villa went unsold at a public auction on December 17. The formerly popular destination was listed for sale by Town and Country Property Auctions after the previous sale fell ...

FIRE safety improvements have been proposed at a veterinary clinic. A planning application was submitted by Napper Architects to create an external fire escape to improve fire safety at Scott Mitchell ...

TEACHERS and governors at a popular Tyne Valley school have slammed proposals to slash pupil admissions. Northumberland County Council plans would see year groups at the Sele First School in Hexham ...

The time spent responding to hoax calls to the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has reached a three-year high.