The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.

Royal Portrush will host the 153rd Open Championship for only the third time in its history. Six years ago Irishman Shane Lowry made his major breakthrough, a popular winner once home favourite Rory ...

Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship – the final major of the year – and there are a number of intriguing plot lines. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the players who are likely to be ...

There are some closures Essex drivers should be aware of this weekend, according to National Highways England. Essex's main roads, such as the M25 and Dartford Crossing, will be affected. If you are ...

A rare male marsh harrier was captured in a stunning photograph soaring above Colne Point Nature Reserve in Essex.

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence continues against Taylor Fritz while seven-time champion Novak Djokovic takes on world number one Jannik Sinner.

Switzerland substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Stade de Geneve, while Arsenal and Tottenham both completed transfers ...

Oasis will play their first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years on Friday. After kicking off their highly anticipated world tour in Cardiff last week, the group will return to their roots for five ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Last month the 36 year-old US musician pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily ...