One of the cases has been confirmed as meningitis B, which was the same strain behind a cluster of fatal cases in Kent earlier this year.

The English actor starred on the soap as David Barlow, Ken Barlow’s brother, from when it first launched in 1960 until 1969.

Kate travelled to Italy to learn first-hand about the Reggio Emilia Approach, named after the city that pioneered the teaching method recognised across the globe that stresses the importance of ...

Andy Burnham has said he will ask to stand for Labour in a by-election after an MP quit to make way for the Greater Manchester Mayor to return to Parliament to challenge Sir Keir Starmer.

The pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, though he has vowed to fight any challenge to his position.

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

STUART Pearce gave an Essex football club a night to remember as he pulled on his boots for the first time in 20 years to celebrate the impact of ...