If Mr Burnham succeeds in holding the Makerfield seat for Labour, he is expected to use his return to the Commons to launch ...

John Swinney said he was confident Steve Clarke’s squad could defeat the African nation following its 1-0 win against Haiti ...

The Scottish Tories are “cautiously optimistic” in the Aberdeen South by-election, the Press Association understands. Party ...

Consumer confidence has plunged among traditionally optimistic younger adults amid fears for their personal finances and the ...

Ministers must do whatever it takes to clear the remaining claims in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme by the end of this year, an ...

Switzerland atoned for their slip-up against Qatar as substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas inspired them to a 4-1 win ...

Motorists are advised of road closures in the Newtownabbey area due to an oil spill. Closures are in place at Whiteabbey ...

A swathe of late night and outdoor licences have been granted for gigs in streets, vacant buildings, alleys and car parks ...

Ireland head coach Gareth Grundie believes they can be more competitive against the top nations but only if they play more ...

Rory McIlroy was happy to shoot under par in the first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills considering his last ...

Andy Burnham, who is standing as Labour’s candidate in the Greater Manchester constituency with the hope of returning to ...

Rory McIlroy’s first eagle at a US Open in nine years left him one off the lead at Shinnecock Hills. A 396-yard drive and a ...