Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan has been given the go-ahead by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. In the privately-financed project, the West Sussex airport will move its emergency ...

A wave of Israel’s allies are expected to announce their recognition of a Palestinian state at the gathering of world leaders.

Founded in 1670 as a physic garden to train medical students, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is now home to more than 13,500 species of plants, ...

Nearly twice as many people see the technology as a risk to the economy rather than an opportunity, according to polling from the Tony ...

A vigil has been held for a young boy after human remains were found in a search for him in Co Dublin. Daniel Aruebose had not been seen for several years, and would have been seven if he had lived.

Zarah Sultana said she will call off legal action announced as part of a bitter feud at the top of her fledgling party with Jeremy Corbyn. The MP on Sunday acknowledged people felt “demoralised” after ...

Joey Essex, Ranvir Singh and JB Gill are among the celebrity contestants taking part in new ITV show The Box, hosted by Gary Lineker - see full list ...

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh searched for pine needles, said to bring good luck, under a pine tree during their visit to Koyasan, a sacred mountainous area in Japan. Edward and Sophie smiled as ...

Scotland’s young people “can’t afford a third decade of the SNP”, Labour deputy leadership hopeful Bridget Phillipson has said. Speaking during a campaign trip to Scotland on Sunday, Ms Phillipson ...

Mr Hepburn stepped down after being accused by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of physically and verbally assaulting him.

The ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

The Liberal Democrats historically opposed the idea of introducing state-sanctioned identity cards when it was suggested by the Blair government.