Plans for a new Walton Bridge are a step closer after the government approve the scheme.

A virtual model gives people the chance to see how a new Thames bridge will fit into the existing landscape.

A lower bridge arch and changes to road designs are part of revised plans for a long-awaited river crossing in Surrey.

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Drivers using the A14 are set to face delays as maintenance work begins over the weekend.

The future of a tableware firm in County Durham is under threat after administrators are brought in.

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Jerry Bailey ends his glittering career with a second place at Gulfstream Park in Florida.

The debate over Australia's national identity is raging intensely, encompassing its troubled history and its foreign policy. But will it ever be solved, asks David Cannadine in his weekly column.

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Redundancy notices are sent to staff at a Swindon factory, which has been bought out by a rival firm.

A mysterious prehistoric tomb has a "light box" cut into its roof which allowed a shaft of light to herald the start and end of winter.