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The number of plays and musicals staged by the UK's main subsidised theatres last year was down by almost a third compared with 10 years earlier, BBC research suggests. In …

A British expat has described the "confusing, thrilling and bizarre" experience of living through a major power blackout in Spain. Experts have been trying to determine what caused the sweeping …

Haydn said he remembered Bruce reaching out towards him. He added: "Bruce didn't have a choice really, I think he went to shake my hand or ruffle my hair or …

People using a public toilet block in a Derbyshire town will soon be charged 20p to spend a penny. Refurbishment work began this week at the Sylvan Car Park facilities …

West Midlands Police are set to host this year's National Police Dog Trials. The annual trials, now in its 63rd year, will be held at the force's training centre in …

When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information: The full name of the person who took the pictures (as this person owns the copyright) Confirmation that the …

People are being urged to "use water wisely" in gardens as dry and warm weather continues in Yorkshire. Reservoir levels are almost 15% lower than average for this time of …

A bull found loose on the streets of Birmingham has begun to settle in to his new home at an animal sanctuary – 170 miles away. The bull was seen …

A man has denied ever going down to the cellar of his shop, where it is alleged he repeatedly raped a teenage girl. Prosecutors said the teenager and another vulnerable …

The new leader of the local authority in the Isle of Man's capital said he was "keen to use the council as a vehicle to get the people the services …