Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC faced questions over why details of the charge were given to First Minister John Swinney last month.

Joe Heyes has revealed that he was mistaken for Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler by the Princess Royal when she greeted England’s players before Saturday’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Britain now need results to go their way in Thursday morning’s session, when Italy face Switzerland and Norway take on Canada.

Constitution Hill’s natural speed has always been the standout attribute, according to Barry Geraghty. The nine-year-old heads to Southwell on Friday for his first start on the Flat after his jumping ...

All cancer care (oncology) inpatients will now be treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as part of long- term 'Transforming Care Together' plan.

Grainne A Chroi shone for trainer Marie Harding when taking the Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown. The seven-year-old went close in a Grade Three at Limerick when last ...

Brexit emphasised the importance of Ireland’s need to diversify its market, as 80 of flour is imported from the UK, ministers said.

Dorset Police Chief Constable Amanda Pearson announces retirement after 33 years in policing, including three years leading the force. Read ...

Motorists are reporting an extra 20 minutes on their journey through Winterbourne Abbas due to flooding. According to the Environment Agency at the time of writing the groundwater level at Kingston ...

Part of a hospital is closed to the public following a ‘significant water leak’. Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre is closed to patients today, with a number of appointments cancelled. The flooding ...

The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its fourth week.

The seven-time world champion endured a difficult debut season with Ferrari, failing to secure a podium as he finished sixth in the standings.