The vast majority (91) of penalty notices were for unauthorised family holidays, the Department for Education said.

Former Premier League referee David Coote said he felt “ashamed” of the behaviour that led to his sacking in December for being found to be in breach of his employment contract.

The latest police recorded collision stats, covering July to September 2024, were published today, providing the first year of statistics.

BRIT Award winner Tom Walker has confirmed a date in Wrexham for an unforgettable evening of music. On Sunday, May 4, Tom Walker is set to headline a special gig in aid of Nightingale House Hospice.

Jacob Fearnley faces another sizeable challenge in his fledgling professional tennis career as he bids to lead Britain’s under-strength Davis Cup team to victory in their qualifier against Japan.

England endured more Women’s Ashes disappointment as they were bowled out for 170 on day one of the day/night Test at the MCG by a dominant Australia side chasing an unprecedented whitewash.

Papyrus was set up 28 years ago but according to the charity, demand has surged since it extended its helpline to a 24 hour service in 2023.

Ben Leonard, 16, died while on a trip to North Wales with the Reddish Explorer Scouts from Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 2018.

An unknown number of people are believed to have died when an airliner and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Airport.

Talks to secure a trade deal with India should also support the release of a British citizen arbitrarily detained there, a Labour MP has urged. Ahead of a visit to India by Business Secretary Jonathan ...

Improving A&E and ambulance waiting times are among the top priorities for the NHS in the year ahead, health officials have said. Hospitals have also been ordered to focus on reducing the NHS waiting ...

Agam Berger was captured alongside four other female soldiers when Hamas militants raided Israel on October 7 2023.