The scale of the fraud, which Truong My Lan was convicted of in April, had raised concerns about the country’s economy.

Heinz has revealed it's Curry Baked Beanz have been discontinued in what fans have labelled a "terrible decision".

Three Irish authors have been nominated in the Nero Book Awards this year, including Donal Ryan, from County Tipperary, whose ...

Report from environmental charity warns retailers falling behind on targets to cut nature and climate impacts of average UK ...

More than a third of people surveyed for Zoopla said they would not put in an offer for a home if it was situated too far away from a pub.

The Chancellor has appointed Tom Hayhoe as Covid corruption commissioner to claw back taxpayers’ money wasted on deals during the pandemic. He has started a review of £8.7 billion worth of PPE bought ...

An EastEnders legend has revealed she would be open to returning to the BBC soap opera years after denying a comeback.

A PROPOSED economic strategy for Cumbria should be available to the public by early next year, it has been revealed.

A Santa fun run will fundraise for a palliative care charity. People are encouraged to don their Santa hats and join organisers for a fun run from Hagg Bank Bridge, Wylam, on an out-and-back 5K route, ...

Belsay Hall is hosting a series of festive events this Christmas season. Father Christmas will be at Belsay Hall, Castle, and Gardens on weekends until December 22. Sessions take place at 10.20am, ...

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign highlighting small business success and encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities. The ...

A teenager was the first-ever recipient of a Young Leader Award. The annual general meeting of the Hexham Youth Initiative saw several young people awarded certificates for achievements made ...