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The actress says she asked BBC bosses to give her the role now occupied by Jodie Whittaker.

Louella Fletcher-Michie was found dead in woodland after she had taken drugs at Bestival in Dorset.

The firm is to buy 100 stores out of administration, but 27 outlets will close.

The money from David Harding is the biggest single British donation to a UK university.

A 70-year-old living remotely in Scotland is rescued after his distress beacon signal is picked up in Texas.

Theresa May will repeat her commitment to deliver a deal which avoids a hard border with Ireland.

MPs debate how much England's councils will have to spend, amid complaints of a £3bn funding gap.

Willow Sims found herself in debt and facing eviction and deportation after losing her right to work.

The veteran stage and screen actress is using her latest play to delve into her famous family's past.

Teenagers say that a change in tuition fees could decide whether or not they go to university.

Counterfeit Xanax bars with a street value of more than £1m have been seized at the UK border since 2016.

More than 600 people a day leave their jobs because of the demands of being a carer for a relative.

Former Drivetime presenter says Jo Whiley was brought in as co-host to boost Radio 2's gender balance.

Megan Hinton works with the police to highlight the dangers of sending compromising photos.

It's not just a quick coat of red gloss when Kirsty Meakin does her nails.

Birmingham's famous Sarehole Mill could be producing flour again by Easter.

Lai see, also known as hong bao and ang pao, are given to celebrate the Chinese New Year

Apps that help us manage our money are proving increasingly popular, but how effective are they?

The emergence of a 2016 letter from Business Secretary Greg Clark to the Japanese carmaker makes headlines.

The US says 21 Savage is a felon, but his lawyer says he's "the type of immigrant we want".