North West

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

Shania Twain invites 81 year old superfan, Ken, on stage during her set at Lytham Festival.

Watch: Shania Twain invites 81-year-old superfan on stage

Dragons' Den has become an international brand with variations airing around the world (Image credit: Dragons' Den)

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Scotland is the most snow affected area in the UK this week.

Met Office maps show when and where snow will hit across the UK

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV? Fiona Evans

More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine...

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Borders football fixtures in South Challenge Cup

Covid-19 hotspots are starting to emerge in further parts of north west England (Photo: Getty Images)

New Covid hotspots emerging in North West as 211 areas of England record rise in...

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe...

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from sexual abuse - inquiry findings explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from...

The UK will be hit by wintry conditions this week, including cool temperatures, sleet, ice and snow (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is where snow is forecast across the UK this week

'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died in hospital

Coronavirus restrictions where you live explained

Coronavirus cases are growing across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

More people are currently hospitalised with coronavirus than in March - the late...

Travel to Wales from other parts of the UK is currently allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is considering imposing quarantine restrictions for UK visitors

People with acute clinical needs will be the top priority for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 5 groups that will be prioritised for coronavirus testing

A national lockdown has not been ruled out, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it could be imposed as the “last line of defence" (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts are recommending a 2 week national lockdown to coincide with October sch...

See Blackpool Illuminations and explore North West country with autumn hotel dea...

NHS patients, staff, care workers and key workers first are to be prioritised for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Healthcare workers and teachers to be prioritised for Covid testing in England a...

The effects of the pandemic are continuing to bite as redundancies and unemployment rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unemployment and redundancy rates are on the rise in the UK - here are the place...

The nation's favourite name for chips and bread revealed - what do you call it? Sue Wilkinson

Unfortunately for sufferers of hay fever, the recent warm weather has brought with it an influx of pollen (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pollen levels will be high in England this week - here’s the full Met Office for...

Temperatures are set to soar in the UK towards the end of this week, with some areas reaching as high as 28C, as the nation is set to see bright skies and warm sunshine (Photo: Shutterstock)

A mini-heatwave is coming to the UK this week - here’s when to expect highs of 2...

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Learners who pass first time do make the safest drivers

The weather in the UK this weekend will be warm and bright in most areas, with temperatures rising to 26C in some parts as the country enjoys wall-to-wall sunshine (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the weekend weather forecast as the UK is set to bask in bright sunshine ...

The weather in the UK this week is initially set to be a mixed bag, before temperatures should soar in some parts mid-week, potentially giving us the hottest day of the year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when and where temperatures are expected to soar up to 27C across the UK ...

A 'happy' street name could add £55,500 to the value of your home

Easter weekend will shortly be upon us, but will the weather in the UK be warm and bright or miserable and chilly? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what the weather will be like over Good Friday and Easter Sunday

The UK is braced for three days of heavy rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the difference between a ‘flood alert’ and a ‘flood warning’

These are the most contagious areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the places in the UK where you’re most likely to catch the flu

North West nurses, police officers, and firefighters can now save up to 60% on g...

A 'pollen bomb' hit the UK yesterday (Tue 18 Jun) which could trigger allergies and difficult breathing conditions (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your asthma and hay fever symptoms may worsen this week as 'pollen bomb' hits UK

Energy bills fall by up to 11 per cent compared with last year

Blind drunk - shots and a pint of cider rated the worst first date tipples

Scotland votes Ed Sheeran best songwriter of today

Scots have average of £12,500 in savings, study reveals

The dualling of the busy Balmedie to Tipperty section of the A90 has been long-awaited

State of the roads causing misery for motorists

Scottish parents amongst most generous when it comes to pocket money

Parents in Scotland are amongst the most generous in the UK when it comes to pocket money, research has revealed.

By The Newsroom