The trial of an Accrington man accused of rape and attempted rape has been pushed back to next year. Arif Russell, 30, of ...

As many as 15 caravans have pitched up an "unauthorised encampment" in an Oxford park.

Tonight will be largely dry and cloudy. Some clear spells will develop at times, but as the night progresses cloud will build in again from the west.

Patrick Lacey is one of four suspects who have been charged after a man was shot twice in the leg outside a house ...

A bid is being prepared for Accrington in Lancashire to be crowned as the UK's new Town of Culture in 2028. The proposal is being worked up by Hyndburn Council in the hope of attracting millions of ...

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An own goal gave Newport a 1-0 win at Accrington which lifted them off the foot of Sky Bet League Two. Bobby Kamwa's strike deflected off Isaac Sinclair into the net to give the Exiles their first win ...

Police said only “minor injuries” were reported and no arrests were made ...

Jobs in Accrington and Blackburn are at risk after BT confirmed its plans to close offices in the towns affecting nearly 700 staff. The major telecommunications company has announced that both the BT ...

League Two midtablers travel to Anfield to take on mighty Liverpool in a third round tie. For a club best known as a punchline in an advert, it’s chance to make national (and global) headlines if they ...