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Do you ever wonder if you’re a descendant of the Vikings? How likely is it that you have Viking DNA? 1 min ...

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How far across the world did the Vikings go? How can the objects the Vikings left behind tell us their story? 1 min ...

The centrepiece of an historic fountain has returned to a town centre after it was removed 61 years ago. The domed Coronation ...

Scotland's most successful jumps trainer Lucinda Russell celebrated the 1,000th winner of her career as Starlyte prevailed at ...

Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ends his career with victory in the Tour de France ...

A house fire that killed two people in Coventry was started accidentally, a fire service has said. Crews called to the blaze ...

Book of the Week. Helen Czerski's illuminating new book offers fascinating insights into the defining feature of our planet, ...

An organist from the Borders is celebrating her 75th year of playing music at church services. Rita Purves, 88, has lived in ...

Alongside a team of volunteers, Rosemary Stevenson has raised £1.5m to fund care for older people in Ballantrae.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he will assess the "energy levels" of his squad before deciding whether to make ...