The number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food and heating is at a record high, according to new research which suggests the rise has been driven mainly by those traditionally less likely to be struggling..

Andy Burnham’s premiership begins at a time when four-fifths of Britons feel the country is going in the wrong direction, only half are satisfied with their living standards and confidence in the quality of the NHS has plummeted, according to polling..

Young obese women are driving a rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes across England, research suggests..

The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever”..

A new tourism website has been launched to showcase everything Hastings has to offer visitors.

Amberley Museum has announced the date for its Classic Car Show this July.

A tougher enforcement policy is being introduced to raise housing standards and protect renters in Lewes.

Serious concerns have been raised about future of mental health services under ongoing NHS reforms.