UK

Plans to demolish warehouses and office building for new homes approved

Former school teacher appointed first town crier after auditions

Man jailed after buying converted firearm from weapon-stockpiling lorry driver

McDonald’s branch to shut for weeks as part of upgrades

Emergency services cordon off seafront road

Huge emergency response as fire breaks out at former Odeon cinema

Historic pub tees up comeback with golf simulator plans

Five great ways to kick off the February half-term this weekend