Leo’s visit to the prison in the central African port city of Bata on Wednesday followed in the tradition of Pope Francis.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she did not attend the launch of a £50 million boost for Northern Ireland’s defence sector because she does not support the “militarisation agenda”. Ms O’Neill ...

Redwater Insights said 500 North Sea oil and gas wells are already overdue for decommissioning, and a further 1,700 are due to be plugged.

Around 100 puppy raisers are needed every month to meet demand, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association says.

Iranian state television reported later reported that the ships were in the Revolutionary Guard’s custody and being taken to Iran.

TACKLING poverty and maximising opportunities in energy are among the key priorities for SNP candidate Paul McLennan, as he hopes to return ...

A SECOND year in a row scooping a ‘pet sitter of the year’ award is “beyond belief” for a local dog day-care owner who set up her ...

ATTEMPTS to tackle speeding on two busy roads and anti-social behaviour in Haddington town centre will be examined later this month.

More than a quarter of Scots do not trust any political party to fix the housing crisis, a new poll has suggested. The survey, conducted by the Diffley Partnership for the charity Shelter Scotland, ...

A BOOK club with a twist, swapping reading lists for surprise picks, is heading to North Berwick this Friday. At The Secret Book Swap, founded by Laura Barnet, instead of attendees reading the same ...

The Prime Minister said there were ‘often conversations about other roles’ when staff leave roles ‘in any organisation’.

Founded by former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is committed to funding research to find effective treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) while the Newman ...