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The biggest police force in the country is turning to facial recognition technology to stamp out the use of illegal e-bikes..

Pre-Budget “jitters” among shoppers dampened a much-needed Black Friday boost for retailers, figures show..

Hollywood star James McAvoy has said he is “delighted” the UK premiere of his directorial debut will close the film festival in his home city next year..

England’s hopes of launching an Ashes comeback in Adelaide have been hit by a series-ending injury to pace bowler Mark Wood..

Balloons containing up to six times the legal limit of carcinogens are available to UK consumers through leading online marketplaces, according to an investigation..

Trains will be given a Union flag-inspired red, white and blue paint job as part of the Government’s rail-nationalisation plans..

Victims of NHS maternity failings received “unacceptable care” leading to “tragic consequences”, the head of a probe into maternity care in England has said..

The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings for rain and wind in parts of Scotland, Wales, and South West England amid Storm Bram..