Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes state election in New Delhi region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won the most seats in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, according to official ...
Grimsby Town v Carlisle United: odds for League Two clash
A look at the main bookmakers' odds as Mark Hughes' Carlisle United take on Grimsby Town in League Two at Blundell Park today.
Police appeal for information on Workington incident
Cumbria Police are asking anyone with information regarding an incident in Workington to get in touch. Officers are investigating after a group of youths smashed two windows on a building on Central ...
Actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies aged 85
Tony Roberts, a Tony Award-nominated theatre performer who appeared in several Woody Allen movies, has died aged 85. Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley.
Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
More than 100 hostages were released during a wee-klong ceasefire in November 2023. More than 70 are still in Gaza, and Israel has said 34 of those are believed to be dead. Israel says Hamas has ...
Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales
Maximum temperatures will be slightly below average but areas stuck under the clouds will feel colder than they really are, the Met Office said.
Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release
Eli Sharabi, 52, and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34, appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.
Two men arrested in Maryport on suspicion of drug dealing
Two men have been arrested in west Cumbria on suspicion of drug dealing. Officers from Allerdale Police arrested the men in Maryport this week following witnesses reporting drug dealing in the town.
Who are the latest hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Those released were Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami — three Israeli civilians taken by Hamas militants from southern Israel in their shock attack on October 7, 2023. In the first phase of the ...
Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry
A report this week set out the contact Valdo Calocane had with mental health services before the killing spree and highlighted failings in his care.
EastEnders stars discuss their prep for 40th anniversary
Adam Woodyatt and Jacqueline Jossa discussed their preparation for the EastEnders 40th anniversary live special on BBC Saturday Kitchen ...
Swedish royals announce birth of daughter
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter. The young princess, whose name and photograph have not been released, was born on Friday in ...