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 …

Plans to remove infrastructure, weirs and dams from three Lake District waters have been submitted. United Utilities stopped abstracting water from Crummock Water, Chapelhouse Reservoir and Overwater in 2023 and …

Lewes FC is asking fans to help it meet stadium running costs between seasons. Maintenance of The Dripping Pan ground will cost around £120,000 for the period until next season …

An inspector has criticised Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) for how it looks after staff. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found LFRS's performance …

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a park in Leicestershire. Police said officers were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue, in Glen …

A man who bit off a pub worker's finger when he was asked to leave the venue has been jailed. Martin Roskilly, 48, became verbally aggressive at The Crown Inn, …

A student who has been elected as a councillor in Lancaster, has told how he made the move out of a desire to make a difference to his community. Eighteen-year-old …

Police could be given powers to restrict vehicle access to York city centre, including for blue badge holders, during events such as the Christmas market. The proposal would see an Anti-Terror …

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticised the US proposal for a new nuclear agreement, insisting it will not stop enriching uranium. Iranian negotiators are set to respond in …