A number of planning applications were lodged across Cumbria this week, including residential conversions, extensions, changes of use and agricultural buildings. Here is a round-up of the applications ...

Emergency agencies are still on standby to ensure they are in position to respond effectively to major incidents.

At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia ...

At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was not aware of any citizens who have been ‘impacted directly’ by the gun attack at Sydney’s ...