The designer says his "chic, elegant and timeless" statue design was inspired by his home city.

Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.