President Joe Biden took to the stage at the White House press corps' annual gala and took aim at his predecessor Donald Trump, before making light of the criticism he himself has faced in his 15 months in office.
Job Witton, who has died aged 103, escaped from captivity several times in the Second World War and was awarded a Military Medal.
Director Melly Still and conductor Robin Ticciati have done Ethel Smyth’s 1906 opera proud, with dynamic and intense performances from an excellent cast and chorus.
It's second time lucky for Boeing as they successfully launch their space capsule and dock it at the International Space Station.
Cowley Road saw heavy traffic today after bollards were set up to limit access to side roads.
Carpet bombing is indiscriminate - devastatingly destructive and utterly random. The town in eastern Ukraine's Donbas has seen its topography alter dramatically in the last 72 hours as the Russians intensify their assault on the region.
A drugs runner who played a "significant role" in dealing Class A drugs to vulnerable users in Chippenham, Calne and Corsham has been jailed for almost four years.
Foreign secretary says topics of conversation ranged from the peace treaty to ‘the importance of free trade’ and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
JOHN Studholme (The Cumberland News, letters, May 13) states that ‘people are not happy (with Brexit)’ on the basis of a very small survey.
RAVENGLASS and Eskdale Railway will officially unveil the two new camping coaches at a special launch ceremony on Monday 23 May, hosted by British Railway Historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn.
Interfering with key national infrastructure – such as railways, roads and printing presses – would become a criminal offence under the new legislation
A person has been taken to hospital after caravan fire which is being investigated.
A warning has been given about feeding Red Kites, a bird of prey, after complaints of meat being dropped on people's heads.
The production company behind Tower Block Of Commons believes the Culture Secretary’s claims to be unfounded but said it will investigate the matter.
Nadhim Zahawi clashed with BBC’s Joanne Coburn over the importance of knowing who called the meeting between the Prime Minister and the senior civil servant Sue Gray, ahead of the publishing of her report into the law-breaking parties at Number 10 and in Whitehall during the pandemic. Mr Zahawi said he has not asked No 10 who called the meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray over the partygate report because he does not deem it necessary. Asked if he had called Downing Street for clarification over the matter, the Education Secretary told the BBC’s Sunday Morning programme: “I don’t need to because I don’t believe that having a meeting with your senior civil servant is material to the outcome. That civil servant is independent in their investigation and has the highest level of professionalism and integrity.”
Nicola Sturgeon has tested positive for coronavirus. Scotland's first minister said she had been experiencing mild symptoms on Friday evening and will continue to work from home for the next few days. "Unfortunately I've tested positive for COVID this evening after experiencing mild symptoms," she tweeted.
Thousands of menopausal women have struggled to get their hands on key medication
Education minister says his children go to a private school
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an outright military victory can end Russia's war on his country, while pushing its case for EU membership.
An Iraqi court has postponed the trial of two European tourists charged with antiquities smuggling after their lawyers argued more information was needed about the ancient shards found in their possession
There’s no love lost between the former BGT judge and the Little Britain star.
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