Find out more about the only snake species native to the UK that can swim underwater, including if it's dangerous, its bite and where it can ...

John Keenan, the Bishop of Paisley and the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, expressed his “sadness” that MSPs backed the general principles of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was ‘no way’ Israel would halt its war in Gaza, dimming hopes for a ceasefire.

Millions of households are being warned of the risk of water restrictions, as parts of the country experience the driest start to the year ...

A CARLISLE based former teacher prosecuted for downloading 26,000 indecent child images flouted the court order designed to monitor his ...

PM Mark Carney said the invitation ‘cut across’ messages his government is trying to send in response to US threats against ...

Chelsea winger Johanna Rytting Kaneryd intends to make the most of a second chance to take centre stage in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. The Sweden international, signed from from BK Hacken in ...

Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham, alongside former rail minister Huw Merriman, are urging the Government to support the proposal.

The NSPCC is calling on tech companies to rethink how social media platforms are designed and prioritise creating age-appropriate experiences ...

AN emergency road closure has been put in place after a sinkhole appeared on a town centre road. Cumberland Council has closed Coach Road in Whitehaven between the entrance to the Whitehaven Rugby ...

Crystal Palace and Manchester City clash in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Here, the PA news agency looks at some talking points ahead of the game.

Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year through March on healthy results at its music and video game operations. Tokyo-based Sony said its ...