The former first minister of Scotland has recalled being hit by a ‘wave of grief’ after hearing of his death in October last year.

Ministers are considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales and introducing mandatory eye tests for older drivers.

Biddy Baxter, the pioneering television producer who transformed Blue Peter into a national institution, has died aged 92, the BBC said. Born Joan Maureen Baxter in Leicester to Bryan Reginald Baxter ...

Five people, including a prominent reporter for Al Jazeera, have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, the broadcaster has said. Heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City late on Sunday ...

The Raven Hotel in Droitwich is on fire. Good evening, the fire is ongoing. Firefighters are expected to remain on the scene well into the evening. We are closing this live blog but will bring you the ...

A former RAF corporal has become the oldest-ever contestant to appear on the hit Channel 4 gameshow Countdown.