Damian Homer, who also repeatedly stabbed his partner, was ordered to serve at least 20 years for the ‘selfish and cruel’ attacks.

The two Extinction Rebellion activists were protesting against proposals for a new power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Tributes have been paid to Anna Lo, the first politician from an ethnic minority background elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly, after her death at the age of 74. Alliance Party leader Naomi Long ...

The Central Methodist Church in Helston is hosting a 'jumble jamboree' on Saturday, November 16, from 10am to 2pm.

Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. No deaths were ...

The Taoiseach has led tributes to broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins following her death at the age of 90. Watkins was the first continuity announcer to appear on Telefis Eireann (later ...

The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

Joe Biden said he had spoken to Donald Trump and assured him he would direct his administration to ensure a ‘peaceful and orderly transition’.

The mixed martial arts fighter is facing a civil damages claim by Nikita Hand, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in a hotel room.

The abuse spanned five decades and three countries with as many as many as 130 boys and young men victimised, a review found.

A sleep expert has explained the benefits of house plants for those that struggle to sleep in the colder months.

Ian Paterson said he was an ‘advocate’ for Christine Baker, who died in 2015 after putting her trust in his advice to have a ...