John Swinney’s new ministerial team, which includes Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister, has officially been appointed following a Holyrood vote. But the First Minister faced his first challenge ...

A “distraught” mother stormed into a school reception after being told her teenage son had spent the night with his teacher, a court heard. The 15-year-old, identified only as Boy A, had lied to his ...

Retailer WH Smith has unveiled the first 17 locations for the next tranche of Toys R Us shops to launch within its stores over the summer as the revival of the children’s chain gathers pace. The high ...

The Prince of Wales took part in an impromptu game of volleyball on one of the UK’s most popular beaches. William joined in a game with teenagers from a local lifesaving club on Fistral Beach in ...

A wave of dangerous storms has begun washing over southern parts of the US, a day after severe weather with damaging ...

The bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, affects the lungs and breathing tubes. Whooping cough is sometimes called the “100-day cough” because of how long it can take to recover from it, and ...

YORK Knights will be without Will Dagger when they host fellow early-season strugglers Halifax Panthers next weekend. The full-back has been handed a Grade C charge for Foul and Abusive Language to ...

Three people in York were arrested in a police drugs raid. The neighbourhood policing team in York worked with an organised crime unit, York community safety hub and the operational support unit to ...

The Queen fed carrots to donkeys and horses as she hosted a reception for a “remarkable” equine welfare charity at Buckingham Palace. Camilla met Alfie the donkey and LaLa, a Shetland pony, along with ...

The chance to travel with the York City first-team was a delight to youngster Bill Marshall, who had the opportunity to experience a matchday ...

Glenn was forced out of England’s most recent series in New Zealand with concussion after taking a bang to the head while fielding. She has suffered with similar head injuries earlier in her career ...

University leaders should ensure “red lines” are drawn between free speech and inciting violence in pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, the leader of a Jewish student group has said. Edward Isaacs, ...