It is an unlikely story, one that many people may not know from a period when our nation was at war with the British. This story is about an African slave named Venture Smith , who bought his freedom in the 18th century and transformed himself into a wealthy businessman in Connecticut.

Diana Johnson MP argues against haemophiliac care being under threat from the Health and Care Social Bill.

TORRINGTON — It is an unlikely story, one many people may not know from a period when our nation was at war with the British.

Cuts to speech and language services are leaving parents struggling to get help for their children, England's departing communication tsar says.

It is an unlikely story, one that many people may not know from a period when our nation was at war with the British. This story is about an African slave named Venture Smith, who bought his freedom in the 18th century and transformed himself into a wealthy businessman in Connecticut.