The actor talks about what an exciting time it is for British Asian representation, the law career that never happened - and why he has mixed feelings about being the first person of colour to win the ...

It’s 1972 and four teenagers from Halifax are enjoying their first taste of freedom on an all-girls holiday in Torquay. The ...

In Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, it is estimated that over 70 per cent of the population live in informal settlements.

A 92-year-old man has been convicted of raping and murdering a woman in 1967, solving the UK’s longest-running cold case.

Through these wonderful photos I stepped back in time and visited Preston in the 1980s They wrap up life in and around our ...

To look at the paper is to raise a seashell to one’s ear and to be overwhelmed by the roar of humanity,” the philosopher ...

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A local newspaper has been credited with saving a popular village carnival which has been held for more than 50 years. The annual Old Basing Carnival, which attracts thousands of people each year, was ...

According to Channel 5, these are the famous faces taking part in the Celebrity version of Puzzling, including BBC EastEnders star Shaun Williamson. Les Dennis Shaun Williamson Scarlett Moffat Melvin ...

Along with closing 68 stores, Poundland also plans to reduce its chilled food offering and simplifying its online presence. Poundland to close 68 stores across the UK As part of it's plans, Poundland ...

TSB’s Spanish owner has said it has received takeover interest for the UK banking firm (Aaron Chown/PA) The Spanish parent firm of TSB has said it is considering the sale of the UK high street bank.

The UK’s first exhibition dedicated to the life of French queen Marie Antoinette is to open at V&A South Kensington in London.