A cross-party group of MPs are backing plans which would ensure councils maintain playgrounds, and that new developments include play areas.

This handy tool [nationalexpress.com/summer-festival-map] shows how you can max out your festival experiences - on a budget.

A coastal town was treated to free chips with a twist - the chippy was powered by an electric car. In the aptly named Kent town of Deal, National Fish and Chip Day was celebrated with 300 portions of ...

Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours.

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The June 6 1944 invasion of Nazi-occupied France used the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to breach German defences.

It comes as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the ECHR had become a “sword used to attack democratic decisions” and launched a review into whether she would commit to leaving the agreement. It’s ...

WHSmith pricing "should be illegal", according to shocked customers. Welsh snooker legend Mark Williams recently posted a picture of a checkout screen in WHSmith, where it showed a 500ml bottle of ...

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Kemi Badenoch has insisted that the Conservatives are still the main opposition to Labour despite her party slumping to fourth in a Holyrood by-election this week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in London this weekend. The warning is in place from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, June 7. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to cause ...

Forecasters said Saturday is expected to be a very showery day, with frequent heavy showers – some thundery – with gusty winds and hail. Up to 40mm of rain could fall over the course of a few hours – ...