Radio 1's Big Weekend is about to get going in Sefton Park, Liverpool. Each year the station rounds up some of the hottest artists in the world and gets them …

Six protected trees would need to be felled in order for a McDonald's restaurant to be revamped, according to an application by the chain. The fast food giant has applied …

A historic theatre which is being refurbished after a long campaign to save it will not reopen in time for the 2025 panto season as planned, a council has confirmed. …

An innovative inflatable pillow is being trialled to help move and reposition patients in intensive care faster and in a safer manner. The pillow is placed under a critically-ill patient, …

An addiction support hub which had to close due to a city development plan has relaunched following help from the community. The Dynamo Project, which was based near Coventry city …

The restorer of Donald Campbell's Bluebird has not settled a £1,000 charge for legal costs more than six months after losing a trademark fight with the record-breaker's family. Bill Smith, …

A man has described his wife's "horrendous experience" of suffering convulsions and falling unconscious after a suspected drink spiking at a festival. Lucy Hazlem, 45, is one of three people …

Devon and Cornwall's tourist industry is showing signs of optimism, with early indicators suggesting a potentially strong season ahead, say tourism boards. Visit Cornwall and Visit Devon report encouraging booking …

Using vacant student flats to tackle a city's housing crisis has slashed thousands of pounds off a local authority's bills. Colchester City Council said it was halving its £14,000 daily …