The Scottish Government could be held in contempt of court over its failure to respond in a long-running freedom of information battle after the Information Commissioner kicked off legal proceedings.

Former Vogue editor Anna Wintour was seen arriving at the service in Rome, which follows a two-day public viewing in the Italian capital.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though police have indicated that a short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

A paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed a grandmother at a bus stop has been detained indefinitely. Jala Debella, 24, attacked medical secretary Anita Mukhey, 66, in front of shocked passers-by ...

Cameron Norrie suffered a familiar defeat to Alexander Zverev to end British singles hopes at the Australian Open. Norrie was the only British player to make the third round and knew he would have his ...

The head of Scotland’s biggest health board has been urged by the leader of the Scottish Conservatives to say who put pressure on it to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Nick Brett laughs when the nickname comes up. Branded by some as the “Brad Pitt of bowls”, the Team England star, who has today ...

George Furbank has been named in England’s squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations with Greg Fisilau also included as one of three uncapped players.

The 41-year-old will hope that a complete overhaul of the sport’s technical rulebook can provide him with a chance to revive his fortunes.

Fresh warnings of rain have been issued following heavy downpours which have led to road closures and affected rail travel in some parts of the country.

Ben Pauling and Harry Redknapp already have a major Cheltenham contender on their hands and Taurus Bay could add his name to the list when he steps up both in trip and grade for the AIS Novices’ ...

FOUR fire stations in Dorset are now under threat of closure, the fire service confirmed. A further two stations have been revealed at risk of closure in the county as the fire service seeks to cut ...