Firefighters have issued a warning to residents after being called to reports of a smoking tumble dryer in a Basildon home.

He said he no longer believes the Tories have a ‘positive platform’ to offer, and he will now sit as an independent.

The move follows a successful trial in which 15 investigators stopped 2,600 people receiving the benefit after moving abroad.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits the high standards they set winning the Premier League last season means any blip will come under immediate scrutiny. Despite winning their opening match 4-2 ...

James Doyle is facing a short spell on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a viral infection. Wathnan Racing’s retained jockey did not ride at York on Thursday after feeling unwell and will now ...

Millions of people embarking on bank holiday getaways are being warned over long delays on the roads and disruption to train services. The RAC urged drivers to set off as early as possible or “be ...

Oliver Glasner has warned Crystal Palace are in “big trouble” if they lose captain Marc Guehi before recruiting reinforcements.

Farke’s side were the top-ranked team for goals scored (95), touches in the opposition box, possession and high turnovers en route to the title.

TRAIN and signalling faults are causing disruption to the journeys of south Essex c2c commuters this morning. The faults, affecting trains between Fenchurch Street and Pitsea have so far caused three ...

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will defend their US Open titles while Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu lead British hopes. Here, the PA news agency picks out five talking points at Flushing Meadows.

Childs, GMB national officer, told the BBC that workers have dealt with a ‘yo-yo’ while the matter went through the courts.

Israel Katz said the city could ‘turn into Rafah and Beit Hanoun’ – areas that were reduced to rubble earlier.