Ahead of the storm’s arrival, officials distributed sandbags, prepositioned rescue swimmers and told residents to have their go-bags ready.

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said it is a “major injustice” that no rugby league player has ever been knighted. Sir Lindsay said he has raised the issue with Sir Keir Starmer, and said “now ...

Jim Sharkey was working as a newsagent in the Co Tyrone town in 1998 when it was devastated by a Real IRA bomb.

Originally, the coins were sold for £1.09, but they now go for much more than that on occasions, with one even fetching £286 on eBay. This week, one sold for £186, after attracting 18 bids on the ...

Bavarian governor Markus Soder said the incident on Thursday was “suspected to be an attack”. Police said a car drove into the back of a demonstration by the service workers’ union ver.di that was ...

A 70-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of 86-year-old widow Una Crown in 2013 after DNA which matched his profile was found on her nail clippings. Retired postmistress Mrs Crown was ...

Former footballer Joey Barton has appeared in court accused of sending offensive messages to TV personalities Lucy Ward and Jeremy Vine. The 42-year-old stood in the dock, speaking only to give his ...

Just like Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets, demand is expected to dramatically outstrip supply when tickets go on general sale tomorrow. General sale for reserved seating, standing tickets, and premium ...

The Scottish Health Secretary said the party wants the ‘best possible candidates’ for next year’s Holyrood election.