The estimated cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has risen to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report, which branded the situation “a national disgrace”..

Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital.

A nursery worker who raped and abused young children in his care has been jailed for 24 years..

Sir Keir Starmer says he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..