Thames Water has decided not to go ahead with almost £2.5 million in controversial payments to senior bosses. The debt-laden utilities giant faced a political outcry over plans to hand out the money.

John Healey said the Ukraine war was at a “major moment” after an apparent breakthrough in US-led peace talks, but urged allies to keep up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.

The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.

Norfolk police have confirmed the investigation prompted by personal items left by the River Wensum in Norwich remains ongoing.

The UK Civil Service workforce grew by 3,000 between June and September and is at its highest level for nearly two decades, figures show. An estimated 554,000 people were employed in the Civil Service ...

Queues formed for the opening of Black Sheep Coffee at Chantry Place in Norwich as it opened for the first time.