The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

A LUDLOW man charged with assault by beating and criminal damage has been found guilty at trial at magistrates’ court.

Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant. The pair have reached an agreement in principle on ...

HOMEOWNERS are being given an extra four weeks to subscribe to Shropshire Council’s garden waste collection service, after the deadline ...

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

Brenda Dall, who lived in Bitterley between 1969 and 2023, died peacefully in her sleep in a care home in Durham. She is survived by her daughter Claire, son Ian, daughter-in-law Lottie, and two ...

British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match. In footage of the incident posted to social media, the 24-year ...

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

A heifer sold for £3,600 at Shrewsbury's March dairy show. The event at the Shrewsbury Auction Centre saw heifers peak at £3,600 and cows at £3,500. The show champion, Hendomen Arlene 144 VG85 from F.

Anthony Elanga returned to haunt former club Manchester United as Nottingham Forest maintain their Champions League charge, while Manchester City revealed the extent of Erling Haaland’s ankle injury.

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...