Images of Punch dragging around the plushie that is bigger than he is drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo, ...

Iran fired on Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel as the conflict spiralled. Turkey said Nato defences intercepted a ballistic missile ...

Duane Owusu, 36, threw Zahwa Mukhtar out of an overcrowded Mercedes car and felled her with a single strike after attending a rave in east London.

Nearly half of UK credit card users pay interest every month. New 0 balance transfer deals lasting up to 38 months could help borrowers ...

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been banned from driving for the next six months after breaking one of London’s 20mph zones. The FA Cup-winning boss, 51, was caught by a speed camera as he ...

Saharan dust and “blood rain” are expected to bring colourful skies to the UK on Thursday on what could be the warmest day of the year so far. The Met Office said Saharan dust is being blown north ...

A shoplifter who killed a supermarket security guard during a struggle while trying to flee with alcohol has been jailed for more than five years. Alun Harris-Richards, who had undiagnosed heart ...

Children from across south Cumbria have sent in messages of love for their special mums - and we are compiling them into a souvenir Mother's ...

Two Lake District hotel managers have swapped jobs as part of a professional development scheme. Adam Bujok from Wild Boar Estate and Gary Tennant from Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, both managed by ...

Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s warning comes as three men were released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Aldi launches budget Mother’s Day gifts and spring homeware - with candles, rugs, lamps and kitchenware but limited stock.