The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.

Stephen Peel has dedicated the past 16 months to the nation’s favourite takeaway. He has reviewed more than 120 fish and chip shops including Paul’s Widnes Fish Bar and Festival Way Fish Bar in ...

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.

A CONVENIENCE store in Runcorn has been closed down by the courts after being caught selling illegal vapes. An application was granted at Warrington Magistrates’ Court for a closure order for Danny’s ...

Royal Portrush will host the 153rd Open Championship for only the third time in its history. Six years ago Irishman Shane Lowry made his major breakthrough, a popular winner once home favourite Rory ...

Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship – the final major of the year – and there are a number of intriguing plot lines. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the players who are likely to be ...

Maredudd Francis was also involved in a horrific crash, shown in police dashcam footage, with police later searching his home and finding evidence to confirm his involvement in the supply of illegal ...

Switzerland substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Stade de Geneve, while Arsenal and Tottenham both completed transfers ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Last month the 36 year-old US musician pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily ...

The 39-year-old will defend her title as undisputed world light-welterweight champion in New York on Friday night.