The Government is ‘absolutely willing’ to take over if local authorities refuse to put plans in place to meet housing targets ...

The Government is considering “fundamental reform” in the courts after the crown court backlog almost doubled in five years, ...

Reduced numbers of houses being built has alarmed some in the industry but construction work and completions continue.

The UK’s first drug consumption room may not now open until early next year after delays. The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October, allowing them to take ...

Planners have recommended proposals to “modernize” a high street with 24 flats, commercial units and offices be refused.

The personal collection of late entertainer Barry Humphries is going to auction, including a pair of diamante-encrusted ...

More than half of incidents involving the death or serious harm of a child under five involved a parent or relevant adult ...

The figures were bought in 2015 from eBay by Fr Chrichton Limbert, who is the vicar of Christ Church, Southgate, and his wife ...

An eight-month-old girl has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being attacked by an ‘XL Bully-type’ dog.

The A2 is likely to remain closed in both directions all morning following a crash, as work continues to clear a fuel ...

The creation of a young mayor post for 11-year-olds with an annual price tag of £35k and £2k for ceremonial robes is being ...

Tumi Phillips felt he was close to pulling off a stoppage victory that few have managed against tough Mexican Christian Lopez ...