Concern has been expressed that Stormont MLAs are delivering pre-scripted text in the Assembly for a clip on social media. Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said he was also concerned that Points of Order ...

Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave. Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the ...

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

Israel appears to be expanding its air campaign against Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear programme, as US President Donald Trump posted an ominous message ...

Singer Joss Stone has announced the birth of her fourth child with husband Cody DaLuz, saying the pair are “so in love” with their newborn. The 38-year-old, who also has a daughter named Violet, son ...

A long-awaited Stormont plan to target poverty has been criticised as “underwhelming”. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched an extended 14-week public consultation on the Executive’s ...

Sir Rod Stewart has promised his much anticipated performance at Glastonbury Festival will be “glamorous” and “sexy”. The Scottish singer, who will take to the Pyramid stage for the coveted Sunday tea ...

Ewan Hill, a P6 pupil at Windygoul Primary School in Tranent, completed the Junior 5km race at this year’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival, raising more than £337 for When You Wish Upon a Star. The ...

Ciara Parkes took legal action against News Group Newspapers in 2022 over alleged voicemail interception and misuse of private information.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at Poundland after the retailer announced plans to shut 68 shops and two of its UK warehouses following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers. Last week, Pepco ...