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Plans to turn derelict West Lothian pub into 'hostel-style' holiday let thrown out

Plans to convert a derelict pub in Longridge into a 14 room accommodation block for single people thrown out at planning committee

Cody Gakpo injury update revealed before Liverpool face Fulham

Bradley Barcola is expected to be available after he was removed late on against Atletico Madrid due to cramp

Petition for Ali G statue slammed for 'totally inappropriate' Manchester bee comparison

One councillor said the plans would "demean" the town in Surrey

New concerns over gas-powered generators at planned Cardiff data centre

Two MSs and a councillor have raised concerns over the development

Alvaro Arbeloa denies Fulham rift after cryptic social media behaviour

Fulham have lost their first three games of the new season but Arbeloa said the mood is ‘positive’ ahead of the trip to Liverpool

Trump commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at Pentagon

Trump to commemorate 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at Pentagon

New Glasgow leader Ricky Bell says 'listening' council will 'fight' governments for funding

The Govan councillor was elected to lead Glasgow City Council yesterday, after Susan Aitken stepped down.

HMRC admits pensioners face 'legal letters' over savings interest

Officials have admitted that state pensioners are increasingly receiving tax letters over their savings interest, as banks share data with the taxman

Mystery continues over woman found dead in Liverpool park as police rule out more than 70 names

The body, which was discovered on 28 August, is believed to have been there for several weeks

Premier League club give statement after star flips car onto roof

Hull City star Sorba Thomas managed to escape unscathed following the incident near the training ground

Strictly's Amy Dowden 'can't sleep' as she drops hint over huge BBC show news

Dancer Amy Dowdne has hinted that she may have had some good news about the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing

Ryanair boss refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment

Michael O’Leary rejected accusations that he had trivialised rape.

Pair in court charged with helping one of Jordan Hogg's killers get to port after murder

Darren Ellis and Laura Horrigan are alleged to have taken Sydney Bashford to the Port of Stranraer after the death of Hemlington man Jordan Hogg

No northern Ashes Test a result of 2023 switch

The decision not to host a men's Ashes Test in the north next year is a result of the reallocation from Southampton to Headingley in the previous series in 2023.

Chichester Festival Theatre mourns man who helped save it from closure

Remembering Alan Finch

Number of West Lothian pothole repairs increases since £2m investment pledge

Budget investment in staff and pothole repair equipment sees more than 2,000 works carried out in August

State pensioners urged to claim £50-a-week DWP payments

Pension Credit is a handy benefit from the government, but nearly a third are opting not to claim it.

Principality Stadium in running to stage Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight

The Cardiff venue is being explored as an alternative to New York’s Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium.

Meet the sisters behind one of the fastest-growing businesses in Wales

RGM Security is a word-of-mouth success story that has won co-founding sisters Gemma Moses and Rebecca Rees-Jones acclaim and new customers in a traditionally male-intensive industry

Kate visits hospital where she was treated for cancer

The Princess of Wales has visited the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness and praised the "incredible" care she received.

Man United ban hundreds of season ticket holders after controversial touting investigation

Manchester United fan group The 1958 have urged fans to protest against the ‘season ticket ban fiasco’ ahead of this weekend’s Manchester derby

Rangers fans asked for Old Firm minute's applause after teen dies from rare cancer

Carter Kidd has passed away at the age of 14 following a battle with ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Andy Burnham government confirms school rule change which could save families £450

Parents at 1,400 more schools will find out if they can save up to £450 through free breakfast clubs from September, when more than 2,700 will be up and running.