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'River Palace' above Charing Cross station is Grade II listed amid furious planning battle

Proposed plans would see the building at 1 Embankment Place transformed into a 35,000 square metre office site

Dad died in Benidorm hotel on Champions League trip after taking cocaine, inquest told

Guy Edward Bradshaw was found dead in his hotel room just hours before the match was due to start

Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright shares update on 'much-loved' pet after cancer fears

The Yorkshire Vet returned to screens on Thursday with more animals in need of treatment

Bristol-based business owner 'blown away' after Dragons' Den success

EXCLUSIVE: The business-owner behind an ethical and sustainable fashion brand based in Bristol has recalled the 'whirlwind' experience.

Birmingham father-son duo 'emotional' on Dragons' Den after health scare

A father-son duo from Birmingham brought their drinks business to Dragons' Den, hoping to secure an investment.

Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools

Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy.

Terminally ill dad gets to daughter's wedding with a little help from some 'wonderful people'

Bill Billing, 84, from Monkton, Pembrokeshire, was diagnosed with stage four secondary cancer on his spine in November last year and had been unable to leave his home since being discharged from hospital.

Wrexham set for historic crowd landmark at West Ham

Phil Parkinson says it will feel "very special" when Wrexham play in front of their biggest-ever crowd at West Ham United on Friday.

Weight-loss drugs to remain on Wada monitoring list but not banned for 2027

Wada will revisit its position at next year’s executive committee meeting

Abigail, 23, missing over four weeks as police 'increasingly concerned' - updates

South Yorkshire Police are desperately trying to find her.

Plans to host a 1,200-seat theatre for three years in a London park face fierce opposition

Ealing Council is backing the plans for the theatre despite public objections to latest ‘takeover’ of a green space in the capital

The wish list that could transform 'monster' Welsh road

The A55 dual carriageway was built over a number of decades and has been a constant source of frustration for many who use it - but there are a number of improvements that could be made to transform the route

Son of alleged gangster appears in court after extradition from Lanzarote

Jason Murphy, son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, is charged with facilitating a criminal organisation by a court in Dublin

Lulu receives plaque honouring musical achievements at Glasgow's first ever Music Heritage Trail

The Shout singer joins Lewis Capaldi, Texas, Wet Wet Wet and others in being honoured at the first ever trail.

Titanic-style drone spectacular floated for future North West 200 by Causeway Council

Best darts bookmakers UK: Expert reviews & betting guide 2026

Check out our recommendations for the best darts bookmakers in the UK and find out everything you need to know about wagering on the oche action

15 brilliant pictures of the Prince and Princess of Wales during visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Prince and Princess were joined by a host of leading figures from the world of sport during their visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium

London pub owner faces enforcement action after brazenly turning century-old boozer into a discount store

The Hammersmith Ram on King Street has a history going back to the 18th century, but the building is now home to a shop selling pots, pans and suitcases

Readers' letters: Here’s who should vote in a new indyref

A reader suggests rules for a new referendum

Major North East bus reform plans spark concerns from leading Tory councillors

A move to a franchising model is currently undergoing consultation

Inside the life of wanted Brookside star as he evades authorities

The ECHO has released a documentary following our investigation this month

Coronation Street fans praise decision in Kit Green cancer storyline as soap finds 'new duo'

Corrie viewers have seen Kit Green being diagnosed with breast cancer this week

Married at First Sight star dies aged 39 after year-long battle with brain tumour

Adrian Szymaniak, who appeared on the third series of the Polish version of Married at First Sight in 2018, has died aged 39 after a year-long battle with an aggressive brain tumour

Can American football win over Aussies during its first-ever game Down Under?

Regular-season games have been played in countries such as the UK, Germany, Spain, Brazil and Mexico.