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Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

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Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK?

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms for £32.99 to help Brits

Travelodge releases over 800,000 rooms at £32.99 to help holidaymakers

Buzzards' squad after their final league game of the season, which ended in draw with Belsize Park Picture by Steve Draper

Final kick salvages draw for Buzzards against Belsize Park in last league game

Shelford tackle Buzzards' Jacob Murtagh

Buzzards play for pride at impressive league champions Shelford

Motorists advised to check their insurance policies after latest storm forecasts

Double Trouble! Storms warning for Northern motorists

Jack Cullen

Pictures - Buzzards show spirit in adversity at Harpenden

Storm Corrie is set to hit the UK on Sunday and Monday (image: PA)

Met Office introduces amber weather warnings for wind ahead of Storm Corrie

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds

Owen Forsythe

Pictures - Win for Leighton Buzzard over Chingford

Snow and ice expected across much of the UK, as Met Office warns of 'icy stretch...

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Pictures - Buzzards fight back to draw with Thurrock

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain (Photo: Getty Images)

Thunder and heavy rain storms to drench UK as Met Office issues warning

England to enjoy brief sunny spell, as temperatures set to reach 26C in South Ea...

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets better (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets bet...

Nick Grimshaw is leaving Radio One (Photo: BBC)

Nick Grimshaw to leave Radio 1 after 14 years - to be replaced by Jordan North a...

Temperatures across the UK are set to plummet over the next few days, with snow, sleet and rain to hit certain areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Temperatures in UK to plummet this week as snow, sleet and heavy rain forecast

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe...

Planned BBC shake up will see some jobs and programmes moved out of London - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)

Planned BBC shake up will see some jobs and programmes moved out of London - her...

Climatologist Dr James Hansen, and Director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, poses for pictures beside a mock grave reading "Climate Change, a Matter Of Life Or Death" (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

A new coal mine has the go ahead in Cumbria - but scientists are urging Boris Jo...

These 5 National Parks are top spots for UK staycations

This video shows how coronavirus spread across England throughout 2020

Check how fast the Covid infection rate is rising in your area with this interac...

These areas of England have had their public health budgets slashed (Photo: Shutterstock)

These areas of England have had their public health budgets slashed

Great Northern Conference 2020: how to attend the event - as Boris Johnson confi...

These are the parts of England at risk of moving into Tier 3 - according to Matt...

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These are the rules about driving through a lockdown area

Coronavirus cases are growing across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

More people are currently hospitalised with coronavirus than in March - the late...

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En...

Stricter coronavirus restrictions have been put in place for further areas in the North of England, as cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

More areas in the North of England will not be able to meet in any indoor settin...

A 2 week emergency lockdown could be on the cards for the North and London (Photo: Shutterstock)

A 2 week emergency lockdown could be on the cards for the North and London

Face masks must be worn in indoor venues like cinemas, galleries and places of worship from Saturday 8 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

You must soon wear a face mask in cinemas, museums and churches - here's the lat...

Travelling on public transport now looks a little different due to the coronavirus pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how rail companies are changing ticket prices to adapt to customer needs ...

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Kanye West's latest tweets about possible Kim Kardashian divorce explained

At the rally, West made some controversial statements about Harriet Tubman (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Kanye West’s run for president