The English actor starred on the soap as David Barlow, Ken Barlow’s brother, from when it first launched in 1960 until 1969.

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

The pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, though he has vowed to fight any challenge to his position.

Andy Burnham has said he will ask to stand for Labour in a by-election after an MP quit to make way for the Greater ...

The Foreign Office has issued a travel warning to football fans who will be heading over to Turkey for the Europa League final. Aston Villa will be taking on the German side Freiburg in Istanbul on ...

Councillor Richard Walters has been elected Mayor of Shipston for the 2026/27 civic year, succeeding Councillor Tony Booth in ...

The Rose & Crown pub in Ratley, near Banbury, to reopen under new owners Dee and Norm Knight-Barrett as a traditional British ...

Worcestershire's new council leader Cllr Matt Jenkins has promised to “build bridges across the political spectrum”.

Jeremy Clarkson samples British cricket protein burger at Great British Farm-Fest, highlighting edible insects and ...

STUART Pearce gave an Essex football club a night to remember as he pulled on his boots for the first time in 20 years to celebrate the impact of ...

REFORM UK have been kicked out of power in Worcestershire. The Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives and independents banded ...

The public inquiry is taking place after patients of former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel raised concerns that he had harmed as ...