Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in metropolitan LA on Friday.

Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands, recorded minus 18.7C on Friday night, the Met Office said.

A ‘substantial’ former Gentleman’s residence in the heart of a market town in the South Lakes is for sale. This Grade II listed property in Ulverston offers a development opportunity with planning ...

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, who were known for such definitive hits of the era as Soul Man and Hold On, I’m Comin’, has died aged 89. Publicist Jeremy ...

A large chunk of land in the Western Lake District has recently been advertised for sale. More than 35 acres of meadow and pastureland near Santon Bridge, at Holmrook, has recently joined the market. ...

UK woman Shamima Begum was disallowed to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court in August last year.

The Ghosts Of Mississippi star said he went to visit the remnants of his home in the Pacific Palisades, to find it was still there.

The inauguration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro left his opponents to grapple with conflicting feelings of hope and disappointment on Saturday, pondering why the self-described socialist ...

Firefighters for the first time have made progress containing the Eaton Fire north of Pasadena, officials said on Friday. It ...

President Nicolas Maduro extended his rule over Venezuela until 2031 when he was sworn in on Friday, despite credible ...

Gael Monfils made history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title at the ASB Classic in Auckland. The 38-year-old Frenchman, who won his first tour crown 20 years ago, defeated ...

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