A glass of milk a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth, according to the largest study of its kind.

The mercury is set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.

Sir Keir Starmer told Kemi Badenoch to drop calls for a fresh inquiry as the leaders faced each other in the Commons.

Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have voted to accept an improved pay offer, ending a long-running dispute. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the deal includes “significant ...

Aziz Ziriat and Sam Harris have not been seen or heard from since January 1 and they did not check in for their flight home on January 6.

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.

The economist said three years is an ‘inappropriate length of time’ for a final report from the new commission into social care.

Piers Morgan is to leave Rupert Murdoch’s media giant News UK to focus on growing his show on YouTube. The broadcaster, 59, who is a former editor of the Daily Mirror and the Murdoch-owned News Of The ...

Italian commentators had speculated that Iran was holding Ms Sala as a bargaining chip to ensure the release of Mohammad Abedini, who was arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport three days before on ...

Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.

A sweet treat sold at TK Maxx has been recalled due to a potential health risk after an labelling error. The Sultans Turkish Delights contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. As a result, the ...

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those who favour ...