6+ hour ago   (656+ words) The owner of a holiday park in Derbyshire has voiced concern over the prospect of a tourist tax being introduced for visits to the county. It was confirmed on Thursday that regional mayors are set to gain new powers to…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (541+ words) Transport campaigners in the South are urging the prime minister to visit the region to see for himself how rural areas are struggling with limited bus services. Susan Dorsett is leader of Hampshire-based group the Knightwood Valley Park Campaigners, and…...

16+ hour, 35+ min ago   (424+ words) Bus passengers in Lancashire will be able to get discounted fares for longer than previously planned after the initiative was extended until after Christmas. The flat £1-per-journey fare in operation during evenings and all day on Sundays across much of…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago   (618+ words) The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting with some of the UK's biggest bosses. The prime minister said those who take risks in business should be backed by…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (170+ words) Listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary of Saturday's Scottish League Cup and Championship matches. Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Slovan Liberec vs Mladá Boleslav in the Czech First League Follow live text commentary,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (147+ words) Andy Burnham talking after completing the Great North Run, becoming the first Prime Minister to do so. WATCH MORE: Athletics Videos 'I loved it' - Andy Burnham completes Great North Run. Video, 00:01:35'I loved it' - Andy Burnham completes Great North Run…...

20+ hour, 6+ min ago   (395+ words) A council is exploring the possibility of introducing trams as part of a long-term plan to reduce reliance on cars and buses. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is looking at a potential tram or ultra-light rail network linking major…...

21+ hour, 8+ min ago   (565+ words) The Great North Run (GNR) returned to Tyneside this weekend, with 63,000 runners taking part in the world's biggest half marathon - including Prime Minister Andy Burnham. England star and Newcastle captain Dan Burn rang the starter's bell, with famous faces including…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (92+ words) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks on his reasons for competing in the Great North Run. Watch the Great North Run LIVE on BBC Sport Prime Minister Andy Burham on competing at Great North Run. Video, 00:00:27Prime Minister Andy Burham on…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1011+ words) Bill Lewis describes life on the streets as lonely, destitute and tough. That is, in part, why he is sceptical about whether the prime minister will succeed in ending rough sleeping. "I doubt that's going to happen," he reflects. Andy…...