First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

Actor Iain Robertson is due to be sentenced on Thursday after being found guilty of raping one woman and assaulting others. The former River City star was convicted last month of a total of five ...

Spain midfielder Gavi does not want Argentina’s Leandro Paredes to be suspended for his part in the altercation at the end of ...

A video has been shared on TikTok – and has spread elsewhere on social media – showing what appears to be Prime Minister Andy Burnham on stage while music is playing. The video was shared on July 21 ...

Joseph O’Brien could prove to be a thorn in his father’s side once again at Leopardstown on Thursday, where he will field a raft of smart juveniles against some of the best Ballydoyle youngsters seen ...

The group had been set to stage an event at the annual Féile an Phobail before it was cancelled following complaints.

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Sir Salman Rushdie has gone on trial again in the US, this time in a federal case ...

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.” The singer, known ...

Scotland’s athletes should compete “with pride and with passion” when the Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow this week, John Swinney has said. The First Minister wished everyone in Team ...

A POPULAR BBC show has been spotted filming at a Gloucestershire auction house. The BBC's Bargain Hunt is filming a brand-new ...

Whiteshill Primary School pupils have become the first primary-age children to stage a live debate in Stroud District Council ...

A period of prolonged dry weather has been declared across Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire. The Environment Agency has ...