The Government was being called on to prioritise funds to improve ‘disgusting’ school toilets as part of plans to improve the school estate.

Torrential thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are set to feature in a “lively night of weather”, the Met Office has said. It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far as ...

Darren Crawford, who gave an address in Earlston, pleaded guilty to forcing open a car and stealing two bank cards in Peebles on July 19 last year. He also admitted shoplifting of ...

Police have come under attack for a fifth consecutive night in Northern Ireland, in what has been dubbed a ‘week of shame’ for the region.

The Strictly Come Dancing co-host was honoured on Friday alongside fellow presenter Tess Daly, for her services to broadcasting.

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being ...

Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition. The Government announced ...

It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’ ...

A health leader has condemned racial inequalities in the health service, saying that his mother received a “black service, not an NHS service” as she died. Lord Victor Adebowale, chairman of the NHS ...

The Scottish Conservative leader is to give his keynote speak to his party conference in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Actor Idris Elba has unveiled a commemorative stone from Mobo at a London college that helped him “dream bigger” as a student. On Friday, Elba, 52, who hails from Hackney, and is most known for his ...