MATTING made of residue from potatoes imported from the Netherlands is being used in a trial aimed at reducing coastal erosion in the Solway Firth.

COUNCILLORS are set to get extra training covering areas including hate crime and preventing the radicalisation of young people, it has been decided.

Sebastian Coe received just eight votes in his bid for the International Olympic Committee presidency as Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe became the first woman to secure sport’s highest office.

Winner of the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter in the spring of last year, Beauport sports the colours of the National-winning Corbiere and firmly entered the Aintree picture with a demolition of ...

The highest temperature recorded was 21.3C in both Northolt, west London, and Chertsey, Surrey, the Met Office said.

CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton has begun her epic challenge in aid of Comic Relief - with some famous faces supporting her and Morning ...