Economy

A pop star, a seagull dropping a rock and mysterious missing puffins were among our most read stories this week. We have picked five articles from the past seven days …

The Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his "heroic virtues". Gaudí – who has been dubbed by some as "God's architect" …

A couple have been recognised for dedicating the past 27 years to caring for adults with additional needs. Roger and Kym Garnett have welcomed people into their home in Banbury …

A new exhibition celebrating 90 years since the release of a film that helped to introduced the Isle of Man TT to a wider audience has been opened. No Limit, …

Concerns have been raised over the environmental impact that a temporary ice rink could be having on a popular park. The winter attraction at Imperial Gardens in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, provides …

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has switched on Parliament's historic Ayrton Light to commemorate the moment his predecessor did the same thing 80 years ago towards the end …

Oxfordshire's county flower has seen a resurgence, as more than five times last year's total were counted during an annual census. Nearly 30,000 snake's-head fritillaries were found at Iffley Meadows …