A man who killed his pregnant girlfriend while on licence for an earlier murder has been handed a whole life order after judges at the Court of Appeal ruled his sentence was “unduly lenient”. Shaine ...

The SNP leader said the Holyrood election campaign – which got under way on Thursday – is ‘crucial’ for the country.

The 63-year-old, who arrived at court by bike, was due to stand trial after being prosecuted by the DVLA over an allegation relating to ...

There were 80,203 outstanding cases at the end of last year, up 8 on the 74,106 recorded in the previous 12 months, Ministry of Justice ...

A person from Taunton has been sentenced after using threatening, abusive, or insulting words and/or behaviour against another person in Bridgwater.

High-flying DIY chain Wickes has announced plans to open 70 new stores, creating 2,000 jobs. The British home improvement retailer revealed their annual report last week and declared their intention ...

The conflict has worsened the outlook for many of the world’s largest economies, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development said.

The Lib Dems won four seats in the previous Scottish Parliament vote and Mr Cole-Hamilton said he is “focused” on boosting that number this time round. The party is targeting ...

Households where income is less than 60 of the median national average, after housing costs, are considered to be living in poverty.