Nationwide Building Society predicted a house sales jump in March, followed by a period of weakness following stamp duty changes.

The Conservatives have won the Harrington by-election on Workington Town Council. James Miskelly, known as Billy, beat his Labour Party opponent, David McGuckin with more than 64 per cent of the vote.

Deputy governor Dave Ramsden pointed to ‘increased uncertainty’ in the UK economy in a speech on Friday, amid higher-than-expected price rises.

A66 both ways partially blocked, heavy traffic due to accident from A5086 (Cockermouth Roundabout, Cockermouth) to Lorton Turnoff (Embleton).

Justin Timberlake says he is “heartbroken” he had to cancel a stop on his US tour due to illness The American singer, 44, announced he could not perform at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, ...

Adam Johnson was playing for Nottingham Panthers against Sheffield Steelers when he was hit in the neck by an opposition player’s skate.

Nestlé is recalling some of its Frosted Shreddies cereals from UK supermarkets and has urged customers to act to get a refund ...