The latest industrial action followed the rejection of a new Government offer by British Medical Association members.

The ONS said growth slowed to 0.1 in the third quarter from a downwardly revised 0.2 in the three months to June.

Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act at a popular beach in Sydney.

Over 6,000 Somerset pupils from 47 Bath and Wells Diocese schools joined Bishop Michael Beasley for a virtual Christmas collective worship event.

North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police secure vacant Weston properties after anti-social behaviour surge, as part of Winter of Action.

Heavy rain has eased drought risk in the West Country, says the Environment Agency, but low aquifer levels mean water conservation remains vital.

Whooping cough vaccine uptake among p England hits record 80.6 per cent, boosting newborn protection after 2024 outbreak.

Opposition parties accused Wes Streeting of putting ‘political pitch-making’ above his role as Health Secretary.

Australian governments have been galvanised into action on countering antisemitism and tightening national gun controls since the attack.

Conservationists have described 2025 as year of the octopus after enormous numbers were seen in the south west.

Posting on social media on Sunday, Steve Witkoff said the talks aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukraine, the US and Europe.

The UK could see its first white Christmas since 2023 with snowfall possible on the south cost of England, the Met Office has said.