The former first minister of Scotland has recalled being hit by a ‘wave of grief’ after hearing of his death in October last year.

Ministers are considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales and introducing mandatory eye tests for older drivers.

Five people, including a prominent reporter for Al Jazeera, have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, the broadcaster has said. Heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City late on Sunday ...

A former RAF corporal has become the oldest-ever contestant to appear on the hit Channel 4 gameshow Countdown.

The UK’s biggest airline said the system shares real time aircraft trajectory information with air traffic control providers.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admitted the club could be forced to consider selling captain Marc Guehi this summer. The Eagles came back to beat Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out and lift the ...

The M6, south of Carlisle, between junctions 41 and 42 is closed in both directions following a collision which has resulted in a HGV overturning. Police were contacted at 3:43am today with a report ...

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling a gorse blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4.05pm on Sunday. Smoke could be seen billowing ...

How to pronounce Cascais, at the centre of the Portuguese Riviera, is the first hurdle English speakers must overcome if deciding to book a trip here ...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has vowed to “rebouble efforts” to cut down on the number of children missing classes at schools. She said progress was beginning to be made, despite government ...

Animal Rescue Cumbria and The Wainwright Shelter take in, rehabilitate and rehome 350 cats and dogs every year. These cute cats are ready to find their forever families… ROSALIE is a Bengal, she is ...

A PENSIONER who planned to give a lift to a friend’s son after a rugby match in Carlisle was arrested because he was over the limit for cannabis.