Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit ...

More than 1,750 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence. One survivor of the crime, Sarah, has urged anyone who has suffered ...

Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday.

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry of Merseyside Police were the first officers at the scene.

Black families facing homelessness were less than half as likely to get access to social housing in England as white families in similar circumstances, according to research said to show “fresh ...

Thousands will descend on Scotland’s largest city to hear the likes of 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and Fontaines DC.

Shoppers stayed away from their local stores in June due to extreme weather that had them avoiding high temperatures and severe thunderstorms, figures show. Total UK footfall fell by 1.8% year-on-year ...

A “nationwide blitz” will target migrants working illegally, as part of the effort to deter people from seeking to reach the UK from France. Ministers hope to tackle the “pull factors” attracting ...

Switching to a more active lifestyle at any point in adulthood could also extend people’s lives, researchers said.

The TV presenter was sacked as MasterChef presenter on Tuesday after an inquiry into his alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Researchers found death rates were 4.2% among the most deprived children at 2,432 deaths per 58,110 admissions, compared to 3.1% among wealthy children with 1,025 deaths per 33,331 admissions.