4 d. ago 'Army' of police shut down crime boss 'Hotdog' Smith's house on illegal scrapyard as wife says she will be forced to live 'in a TENT'

A 'small army' of police surrounded and shut down a crime boss's illegal home and scrapyard this week as his wife sat by in despair in a move she says will force her to 'live in a tent'.

Events

5 d. ago Wimbledon runs out of Evian! Mineral water supplies go dry at SW19 and reusable bottles are taken off the shelves as fans struggle in the heat

Wimbledon has run out of Evian water supplies amid the blistering weather at the Championships, forcing organisers to shut down the tournament's branded refill stations.

Politics

6 d. ago I stayed at Newcastle's most luxurious hotel Dakota and climbed St James Park landmark to see Scotland

North east English city has similarities with both Glasgow and Edinburgh

Politics

9 d. ago Welsh pub forced to shut because it can't find staff to work there

The pub opened some three years ago and was popular in its community

Politics

1 week ago Ben Stokes’ waning influence with the bat on display in England’s soggy defeat | Andy Bull

Captain was bamboozled by Jadeja’s bowling before falling to Washington Sundar in crushing second Test loss to IndiaIt was raining hard in Birmingham on Sunday morning. A weight of great black clouds broke over the city while it was feeling its way into the day. On the streets people pressed themselves together under the cover of bus stops and awnings: revellers off to the Queens Heath pride festival, heavy metal lovers making their way home after Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park the previous evening, and cricket supporters bound for the ground, most of them with last-minute tickets, split between anxious Indian and wry English fans, the only people in the city who were happy enough to be getting wet.The bad weather was about the only way England were going to get out of this match with a draw. A team who have spent three years learning how to do the improbable were in no position at all to attempt the unremarkable and bat out the match, even after the rain had washed out ...

Politics

1 week ago Wife of crime boss 'Hotdog' will be forced to live in tent as illegal scrap yard shut down

Mary Smith, 48, said she will be forced to move out of her eight-bedroom house and live in a tent after an eviction order was granted.

Events

2 w. ago Primary school forced to shut as urgent meeting called over major 'illegal waste' fire

Council bosses have issued a statement

Events

2 w. ago M&S boss issues update on when online orders will fully return after cyber attack

M&S was forced to shut down its online store after falling victim to a cyber attack during Easter weekend and this affected contactless payments in stores, as well as click and collect orders

Events

2 w. ago Man dies after medical incident at music festival with event forced to shut early and crowds evacuated

The young man’s death is not believed to be suspicious

Events

2 w. ago Major music festival shut down as crowds evacuated over medical emergency

A medical incident shut down Margate Drum & Bass Festival with revellers forced to evacuate this afternoon as temperatures rose above 30C across England

Culture

2 w. ago Glastonbury bosses shut down area as Lorde performs surprise set as fans go wild

Glastonbury bosses have been forced to shut down part of the festival as crowds descend on a tent to see a secret set from pop star Lorde, with festivalgoers told 'Woodies is now full'

Politics

3 w. ago 'I ordered full English in major UK city and was floored when bill arrived'

A hungry woman treated herself to a full English breakfast in one of the UK's most popular cities, but when the bill arrived, she couldn't quite believe her eyes

Politics

3 w. ago Woman buys full English breakfast in popular UK city but is floored by price

A woman named Suzanna bought a full English breakfast in a popular UK city, but the price absolutely floored her. She couldn't believe what she was charged for the meal

Economics

3 w. ago The historic English city that is the best day trip within one hour of London

The historic English city that is the best day trip within one hour of London  Time Out

Politics

4 w. ago Historic 'oldest shop' in English city is forced to shut its doors after 160 years of trading

WH Mogford & Son, tucked away in Westbury-on-Trym high street, has been a traditional hardware store since 1860s, but this September it will close its doors for the final time.

Politics

last month Children's home run by Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ampika Pickston forced to shut down

The home was closed amid concerns about the care

Society

last month Historic Dundee dresses unearthed at Oxfam shop find a new home in the Museum of Edinburgh

A trio of vintage evening dresses discovered at Oxfam’s Broughty Ferry shop are set to take centre stage in a museum collection after staff uncovered clues linking them to a mysterious entertainer from Dundee’s past.

Culture