Ukraine’s stretched defences in Donetsk have been creaking since early this year under a fierce Russian drive.

Athletics star Sam Reardon has hailed the unfaltering belief of those around him after finishing as runner-up for SportsAid's ...

A man from Taunton has reached a milestone for donated blood across the UK - giving his recent donation in Taunton.

The 10-year-old was beaten to death four years after her taxi driver father was awarded custody, despite accusations of abuse against him.

And 2024 is almost certain to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time in a ‘sobering milestone in climate history’.

The last 12 months have brought sporting breakthroughs, repeat successes and a major Olympic landmark. Here, the PA news ...

The number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, NHS England said, as it warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals”. Health leaders said ...

John Lewis and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft have chosen the “cover star” of the retailer’s Christmas ad theme song following a nationwide competition. Mel Raeburn said it was “an honour” to ...

Hayes School head of rugby Jack Leech believes that there's still more to come from his team after watching them storm to a resounding 50-10 ...

The UK’s first drug consumption room may not now open until early next year after delays. The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October, allowing them to take ...

Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with football star Kylian Mbappe’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator ...

The Government is ‘absolutely willing’ to take over if local authorities refuse to put plans in place to meet housing targets.