Deal handing sovereignty of British Indian Ocean Territory was reached between UK and Mauritius, with the White House voicing approval.

Arab Strap and two Mercury Prize nominees are among those shortlisted for the Scottish album of the year award, organisers ...

An aspiring photographer with a rare form of cancer has said it was ‘mind-blowing’ to hug the Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle. Liz Hatton, 16, was hugged by Kate, who has completed chemotherapy ...

The Scottish Government has delayed a plan for the Grangemouth refinery until next spring – just months before the site is due to be closed. Bosses at the site have announced the refinery will close ...

The tech giant has announced a range of updates, including the ability to ask a question using a combination of their voice and phone camera.

The father of four young boys who died in a house fire when their mother went to Sainsbury’s said his world “had been turned upside down”. Dalton Hoath’s two sets of twins had been left at home while ...

A woman has been 'taken to a place of safety' after an incident in Darlington last night that saw a large emergency services response.

The Education Secretary has called for exam aids in maths, physics and combined science to continue to recognise the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

Laura Winham’s ‘mummified and almost skeletal’ remains were found by her brother in her flat in Woking, Surrey, in May 2021.

Stormont has been urged to prioritise the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he welcomed the inclusion of ending violence against women and girls and safer ...

A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has set sail. The chief executive of Villa Vie Residences, Mike Petterson, said the ship would dock in Scotland overnight before travelling ...

Information Commissioner John Edwards told the Northern Ireland Policing Board that all fines go to the Crown Account.