It is understood private equity groups Hilco and Alteri are among parties to raise interest over a possible takeover of WH Smith’s high street arm.

Minister Dara Calleary said he understood people’s ‘frustration’ and that authorities were ‘working as hard as possible’.

More rain has fallen on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend – helping firefighters, but boosting the risk of toxic ash run-off in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area ...

Mourners including Steps singer Ian “H” Watkins and TV personality Kim Woodburn have begun to arrive for the funeral of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne. The service for James Lee Williams, who died ...

The First Minister said he was determined to end the ‘vicious circle’ of high waiting times and delayed discharge.