It comes as primaries in parts of England have been considering closing due to falling rolls and funding pressures.

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40 in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.

The world’s largest crane has lifted a 245-tonne dome into place on top of the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK for 30 years. The crane, nicknamed Big Carl, lifted the 14-metre tall ...

Andy Farrell has urged his British and Irish Lions to rise to the occasion knowing they enter Saturday’s first Test against Australia as heavy favourites.

David Loughnane is of the view he is not going to dodge a challenge with Do Bronxs, who runs in the Ire-Incentive – It Pays To Buy Irish Rose Bowl Stakes at Newbury on Friday. Owned by Amo Racing, the ...

Thunderstorms and heavy downpours are set to hit the UK amid a spell of humid weather. Yellow warnings for storms have been issued across much of England on Friday and into the weekend, with the risk ...

The 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

A BIKER was arrested after crashing into the central reservation on a city road. Emergency services were on the scene of the crash after the 47-year-old crashed into the safety barrier at Whittington ...

Alfie Coleman was arrested by counter terrorism police in a Morrisons car park, moments after picking up a Makarov pistol and ammunition.

EastEnders fans are praising one newcomer’s arrival on Albert Square for his subtle acting skills that resemble a soap icon. Oscar Branning, played by Pierre Moullier, made his debut as the third ...

Owen Burrows is praying for rain before he firms up plans for the smart Anmaat. The seven-year-old ended last season on a high when getting up late to beat Calandagan and win the Champion Stakes at ...

Germany has agreed to allow some arriving UK airline passengers to use passport e-gates at its airports by the end of August, the Cabinet Office has announced. This will initially be available for ...