While parts of northern England had their drought status downgraded to ‘recovery’ recently, other areas in the UK remain in severe drought.

Tributes have been paid to the middle distance runner who died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.

French authorities expressed relief on Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as schools at the ...

The Chancellor insisted he set out the timetable for changing the welfare system but never set out the timetable for savings.

Mummified Egyptian remains could be returned to Egypt after they were removed from display in a Scottish museum amid ethical concerns.

The Prime Minister has said he is ‘open’ to discussing a slavery apology from Britain but ruled out considering financial compensation.

Crowds gathered for the Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh on Halloween. Described as a “modern re-imagining of an ancient Celtic festival”, organisers said it marks the transition from summer to ...

Tributes have been paid to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34 after suffering from cancer. The athlete, from Portaferry, Co Down, a former European champion and twice Olympian ...

More than 300 demonstrators have been arrested after they gathered outside the US embassy in London in support of proscribed group Palestine Action. Hundreds of people took part in the protest in Nine ...