Scotland kick off their Guinness Six Nations campaign at home to Italy on Saturday. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five talking points ahead of the Murrayfield showdown.

As Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy, France and England prepare to battle it out in the Six Nations - who are the best players of all time?

Cllr Jonathan Bacon was probed on a range of issues largely relating to the proposed closures of five primary schools.

Leading racehorse owner John Hales has died at the age of 85. Hales, who made his money through the Golden Bear Toys company he co-founded in 1979, which went on to produce products from major ...

Aldi apologised but explained that in 'very rare' occasions, 'gristle-like material can occasionally occur with meat products'.

The Isle of Wight County Press delivering the latest weather forecast from Jamie Russell at the Isle of Wight Met Service.

Rangers edged through to the last 16 of the Europa League with a nervy 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin scored his first goal of the season with a header in the ...

Rangers qualified for the last 16 of the Europa League with a nervy 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin scored his first goal of the season with a header in the 21st ...

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson has said. Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones’ Sir Mick Jagger and Keith ...

The 3pm Red Funnel ferry service from Southampton has been delayed. It is understood the 3pm service is still at the mainland terminal. The 4:30pm service from Southampton is also delayed as a result ...

Singer Patti Smith collapsed during a presentation in Brazil on Wednesday night, and later returned to apologise for needing to end her show early. Video published on social media showed her lying on ...

City will face one of those two European heavyweights in the Champions League next month after scraping through to the play-off round on Wednesday.