North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine show no interest in seeking asylum
The agency said it was willing to discuss the matter with Ukrainian authorities if the soldiers eventually do ask to go to ...
Alex Michelsen dumps former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas out in first round
Young American Alex Michelsen caused the first big upset of the Australian Open by knocking out former finalist Stefanos ...
UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opening in Glasgow
The UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opens its doors in Glasgow on Monday. The Thistle Centre will provide a space where drug users can take illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine under ...
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek dedicate Australian Open wins to Los Angeles
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek used their first-round victories at the Australian Open to send messages of support to California amid the devastating wildfires. American Gauff wrote ‘Stay strong LA. Thank ...
Emotional Jodie Burrage wins on grand slam return after year of injury
Jodie Burrage put a year of injury struggles behind her with her first main draw victory at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old Briton admitted ahead of the tournament she considered quitting the ...
Heathrow breaks record for annual passenger numbers
Heathrow airport said 2024 was its busiest year for passenger numbers. Some 83.9 million passengers travelled through the west London airport’s terminals last year. That is 4.7 more than in 2023 and 3 ...
Man creates ‘crazy’ Claudia Winkleman caricature cake
Keith Scovell, who said he loves ‘off-beat’ cakes with ‘auras’, has previously portrayed other celebrities in cake form.
Driver arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified
Police have arrested a DRIVER on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified. Officers stopped the vehicle on Friday, January 10. The driver has been charged with driving whilst disqualified and two ...
Male arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Workington
The driver also failed a roadside drug wipe for cannabis. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 12, in the Workington area. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "CBO's 2657/2656 were on ...
Jodie Burrage puts injury misery behind her with emotional Australian Open win
The 25-year-old Briton admitted ahead of the tournament that she considered quitting the sport a couple of months ago, but she tasted victory in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time with ...
Lake District: Manor house near Muncaster Castle for sale
Set within two acres of land, a ‘stunning’ Manor house in the Western Lake District has recently been advertised for sale and is set to go under the hammer later this month. Glenwood, at Ravenglass, ...
Lake District challenge boasts record number of participants
The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra will be taking place in July, with the organisers announcing this week that 2025 will be a record-breaking year.