Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries
Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of a neck injury. Brown won the last of his 24 caps against Scotland almost a year ago, having ...
Trump tries again to get Friday’s hush money sentencing called off
US President-elect Donald Trump tried again on Tuesday to delay this week’s sentencing in his hush money case, asking a New York appeals court to intervene as he fights to avoid the finality of his ...
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide and sanctions group’s leaders
The Biden administration said on Tuesday it has determined that Sudan’s Rapid Support Force rebel group and proxies are committing genocide in the country’s civil war and has imposed sanctions on the ...
Remembering Dry January: when Cumbrians banished the booze
After the overindulgence of Christmas, many are keen to embrace healthier habits, and we’re looking back on Dry January and Cumbrians’ ...
Tragic young mother’s relationship ‘recipe for disaster’, court told
A young mother’s relationship with her partner was a “recipe for disaster” – but he is not guilty of driving her to suicide through domestic violence, a jury was told. Ryan Wellings, 30, denies the ...
Two Britons missing for nearly a week in the Dolomites, charity says
Two British hikers have been missing in Italy’s Dolomite mountains for nearly a week, a charity has said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Sam Harris, 35, have not been seen or heard from since January 1, ...
Families shoulder ‘imbalance’ of care costs, says Wes Streeting
The Health Secretary was confronted about the costs facing individuals and families in paying for care as he took questions on LBC.
Dogs Trust Cumbria issues cold weather warning to owners
The charity concluded by reminding owners that if a dog prefers not to walk in very cold weather, it is acceptable to postpone walks until it is warmer. However, to compensate, dogs should be given ...
Do I welcome it? No – Ange Postecoglou ‘not a cheerleader’ for Carabao VAR trial
Referees will explain the outcomes of reviews to fans present at the ground and to viewers at home, over the two League Cup semi-finals.
Minister defends Reeves’ China trip after warrants issued for UK-based activists
The UK ‘must sometimes be involved’ with countries whose values ‘may not completely align with ours’, Foreign Office minister Catherine ...
European court rules against Greece over migrant’s illegal deportation
The European Court of Human Rights in a landmark ruling on Tuesday found that Greece illegally deported a woman back to neighbouring Turkey, and described the use of summary expulsions, or “pushbacks” ...
Boy, 12, pleads guilty to violent disorder after disturbances in Leeds suburb
A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after serious disturbances in a Leeds suburb over the summer. A court heard the boy was 11 years old when he took part in “what is known ...