UK government outlines £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail plans, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander highlighting phased northern rail upgrades.
A tribunal cleared a solicitor of professional misconduct but barred a paralegal after ruling misleading emails breached regulations.
Wales’ first minister Eluned Morgan said it is “damn right” the nation should receive more rail funding from the UK government.
Iran plans to execute protester Erfan Soltani amid a severe nationwide crackdown, with hundreds killed and limited legal access reported.
Swindon Town signs Sunderland U21 midfielder Ben Middlemas on a two-and-a-half-year deal, adding their third January transfer signing.
Man United appoints Michael Carrick as interim manager with Steve Holland as assistant, aiming to stabilize the team ahead of Premier League fixtures.
Paul Hardcastle confirms the tragic death of his son, Paul Hardcastle Jr, who died at 35 in a fatal motorbike accident, sharing his heartbreak publicly.
Emma Raducanu took the first set at the Hobart International before heavy rain halted her match against Camila Osorio in the WTA 250 event.
US warns UK officials could face travel bans if X is blocked amid Grok AI deepfake row, raising tensions over tech regulation and free speech.
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for acclaimed rock band Black Midi, has died at the age of 26, prompting tributes from fans and musicians.