Expert spelunker Ottavia Piana suffered multiple injuries after she fell while exploring an uncharted part of the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo.

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket halfway through his side’s tour of Australia. The 38-year-old, who took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, announced his immediate ...

Waspi campaigners have branded a Government decision not to compensate women affected by the way changes to the state pension age were communicated “bizarre and totally unjustified”. The Government is ...

Retailer Shoe Zone said it has shut stores in response to soaring wage costs following the recent Budget measures as it warned over profits once again. The group – which employs around 2,250 staff ...

Three people have sought hospital treatment after taking what police believe to be a "potentially harmful" batch of cocaine ...

Vanuatu’s capital was without water a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought ...

Loose Women star Denise Welch has said she “thoroughly enjoyed” playing a juror on the popular soap opera Emmerdale, describing it as “an honour”. The 66-year-old, who made her name as Natalie Barnes ...

Popular British pub chain Marston's has announced an increase in drink prices following tax hikes on employers in the recent budget. The price of a pint has risen by around 10p with these increases ...

UK inflation has reached its highest point since March, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.6% in November, ...

The Government will not reverse its decision reduce the eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, it has said. Pensions minister Emma Reynolds blamed the Government’s £22 billion black hole for having to ...

Primary school-age children who require personalised support from specialist staff could be enrolled at Rise Carr College under new plans. Darlington Borough Council is consulting on expanding the age ...

Middleton Hall Retirement Village is prepared for the Christmas spirit, as its annual fair proved successful this week.