A union official has said there will be strike action “if needs be” over proposals to cut ticket office opening hours on Scotland’s railways. ScotRail announced plans in October to reduce the hours at ...

A mother-of-three died after she was subjected to a catalogue of poor care when she underwent “Brazilian butt lift” surgery in Turkey, an inquest has heard. Demi Agoglia, 26, from Salford, Greater ...

Lawrence Dallaglio has expressed his sorrow after his former England teammate Tom Voyce was apparently swept away while crossing a flooded river, with the Rugby World Cup winner saying it has echoes ...

A police officer found a vulnerable young woman “covered in blood” days before she was allegedly driven to suicide by her abusive partner, a court heard. Pc Stephanie Sawyer told Preston Crown Court ...

Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup. The Middle East nation were the sole bidders for the finals in 10 years’ time, with an online FIFA Congress voting by acclamation ...

Pavel Sulc says he will harness his inner Wayne Rooney as the boyhood Manchester United fan attempts to inspire Viktoria Plzen to a famous Europa League victory. Ruben Amorim’s first European road ...

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said she does not accept that 700 full-time equivalent jobs could be lost if the levy is introduced.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria (Ben Whitley/PA) The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said legislation was ...

A man has been ordered to pay more than £800 for throwing a cigarette butt on the floor. Carl Smith, 31, was issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice earlier this year for dropping the butt on the ...

French president Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country”, following the resignation of ousted ...

A woman who lost her parents in the La Mon atrocity has said she is hopeful that advances in DNA technology could see the IRA bombers finally brought to justice. Andrea Nelson, who was 14 when her ...

Former first minister Alex Salmond’s niece will run to be an MSP in one of his former seats, the Alba Party has announced. Christina Hendry, 29, will contest the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat her ...