Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to pause the mothballing of four rural nurseries. Parents were told in April that Ballogie, Crossroads, Glass and Sandhaven nurseries would close at the end of …

Religious orders linked to a historical mother and baby scandal in Ireland have been asked to "reflect further" on their responsibilities. It comes as the Irish government said that that …

A local authority is sitting on almost £19.5m of unused funds meant for health, education and leisure projects. Medway Council has received the contributions from developers which were granted planning …

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was attacked with an axe during a break-in. Stuart Whittaker, of no fixed address, was accused after the incident …

Researchers from the University of Brighton are to hold an inclusive open water swimming session to focus on making blue spaces, such as seas, lakes and pools, more accessible to …

"Surrey is a prime parakeet county," says Oliver Fry from the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Standing in Meadowbank Park in Dorking, he tells Secret Surrey the bright green birds like tall …

Tens of thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each, and could see debts written off, in response to the scandal over the forced …

The latest event planned as part of Bradford's City of Culture year takes place this weekend when The Big Brass Blowout comes to town. A celebration of brass music, the …

Businesses in Ironbridge have welcomed the announcement two new flood defence walls will be built in the town. The government awarded £708,000 to Telford and Wrekin Council in order to …

The moment when Coldplay performed a song dedicated to Luton Town at Radio 1's Big Weekend following a radio station campaign has been marked at an awards ceremony. BBC Three …