The British-American author found fame with her debut novel, A Woman Of Substance, and went on to write 40 novels.

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

The findings have been released ahead of the NASUWT teaching union’s annual conference in Liverpool over Easter.

State-of-the-art robotic systems that can help remove tumours or replace a patient’s knee have been approved for use on the NHS in a move that could transform treatment for thousands of people in ...

Men are less likely than women to seek support after being diagnosed with cancer, a charity has said. And if they do seek ...

A UK-developed invisible radio wave weapon has taken down “drone swarms” in the largest trial of its type to date. British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and neutralised swarms of drones ...

Farmers, officials and industry leaders in Ivory Coast said fairer prices for cocoa are more urgent than ever before.

Yeyasso farming co-operative in Ivory Coast is trialling a new supply chain initiative that aims to increase the Fairtrade premium it receives.

Simon Armitage has said he is “excited” to receive the freedom of the City of London, despite being a northerner all his life. The Poet Laurete, who was brought up in Marsden, West Yorkshire, attended ...