During the Westminster debate, Jim McMahon, the minister for local government and English devolution, responded to concerns.

MP Steve Barclay has branded consultation on changes to local government in our area as "deeply flawed" during a debate in the House ...

That came as a relief to officials at County Hall, particularly as a number of other road schemes have been cancelled, including an upgrade to the A12 in Essex and, closer to home, a dualling scheme ...

Relieved county councillors have welcomed a government commitment to a major Norfolk road scheme - but have pledged to fight on after an A47 dualling scheme was cancelled.

A city-wide, multi-venue format is being considered to relaunch Cambridge Folk Festival next year – but questions remain over ...

Areas set to be hit include the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, and south of England, according to the advanced modelling. The weather will see 30C highs again at times from Friday, ...