A public inquiry with the “fullest investigatory powers” is to be set up to look at grooming gangs in Scotland, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced. It will be chaired by Professor Alexis ...

Camilla thanked the bear for attending the event, celebrating the final of the BBC 500 Words, a children’s story writing competition.

THERE are some fantastic chippies in St Helens, and to celebrate National Chip Week (February 20–26), we asked you to tell us your favourites.

A WOMAN from St Helens who was jailed for murdering her partner has been refused permission to appeal against her conviction.

The Sussexes are making a two-day visit to Jordan to learn more about the humanitarian effort for Syrians and Palestinians who have sought sanctuary.

John Swinney said there is a ‘long standing tradition’ of lord advocates providing information to the head of the government on ...

The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) will complete a “fast-tracked investigation” after reviewing Sunday-night’s Bafta coverage which included a racial slur, saying it was a “serious mistake”.

An ex-head gamekeeper has been jailed for a minimum of 19 years after murdering a former colleague with a shotgun on a country track in Perth and Kinross. David Campbell, 77, killed Brian Low, 65, on ...

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has abandoned plans to build around 10,000 rental properties, blaming higher costs and caution in the property market.

A MAN is in hospital after being assaulted during aggravated burglary. Officers are investigating after a man was assaulted during an aggravated burglary in St Helens on Tuesday night. Officers were ...

Labour is defending a majority of 13,413, which is just outside the party’s top 50 biggest wins at the 2024 election.

Kew Gardens provisionally recorded the highest temperature in the UK on Wednesday with 18.6C, according to the Met Office.