The Irish president 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 ...

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

The number of potential victims of modern slavery reached a record level, according to the latest official data. A total of 4,758 potential victims were referred to the Home Office between July and ...

Two activists have been arrested and charged after attaching themselves to the outside of the Scottish Parliament building in protest against proposals for a new gas-fired power station. The ...

ST Bees Annual Multi-charity Sale is on over Remembrance Weekend. The event will be held at Old College Hall in St Bees Priory on Friday 8, Saturday 9, and Sunday, November 10. Refreshments will also ...

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 ...

Sara Sharif’s “evil and psycho” stepmother was caught red-handed after tying up the “terrified” 10-year-old with packaging tape at home, a court has heard. Beinash Batool, 30, Sara’s father Urfan ...

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

Emergency services are currently responding to a crash near the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, resulting in a road closure. Cumbria police said the crash happened on Burton Road, leading to ...

On Sunday 10 November, 40 sailors will start the world’s toughest solo, non-stop round the world race known as the Vendée Globe, circling ...

Head coach Mike Williamson has explained why he did not send any first-team players to play for Carlisle United’s reserves this week.