A “dramatic” painting of Mount Vesuvius erupting in 1774 by an artist said to have witnessed the event has sold for more than £25,000 at auction. Landscape artist Jakob Philipp Hackert’s painting went ...

KELSO were the Kings of the Sevens at Selkirk as they scorched Currie 40-10 in the final for their first win of this summer’s event. The triumph propelled them up to third in the table after eight of ...

Under the plans, leaseholders will gain a legal right to request fast, reliable broadband connections, which cannot be unreasonably refused.

Sir Keir Starmer retains “full confidence” in Wes Streeting as Health Secretary, even as he looks set to resign in a bid to launch a leadership challenge. Mr Streeting confronted his boss over the ...

Essex-based operator Ambassador Cruise Line said authorities in Bordeaux had instructed all passengers and crew members to remain on board.

Daniel Levy has said “not in a million years” did he see signs during his time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman that the club might end up in a relegation battle.

Kate has not travelled abroad for a major visit since December 2022 when she went to Boston in the US with the Prince of Wales for his Earthshot Prize award ceremony. Her visit to Italy began in ...