The man, who claimed to be a journalist, had a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle.

The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to be commemorated on the 250th anniversary of his death. Robert Fergusson ...

All youngsters in a new study have cancer that relapses or is resistant to conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy or ...

The Royal Mint has created a new coin celebrating Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman and has hidden a solid gold one behind door 24 in an advent calendar.

Shops, pubs, restaurants and others are set to lose 75 relief on the tax next year unless changes are made at the upcoming Budget, say experts.

Tony Nicklinson’s daughter said ‘suffering unbearably’ should be included in any new assisted dying legislation.

A ‘wind change’ within Labour suggests they may not live up to pledges to redress LGBT mistreatment in the forces, a campaigner has said.

Pep Guardiola has suggested “anything can happen” with his future as Roy Keane urged the Football Association to pursue the Manchester City manager. Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles ...

An Israeli air strike has killed at least 20 people including children at a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza, according to local hospitals. Sunday night’s strike also killed two women in Nuseirat ...

Four Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base next to the city of Binyamina, according to the military. A statement said the strike on Sunday evening also severely ...

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again. Three days after Nathan Collins’ ...

Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick has asked the BBC to host a head-to-head televised debate between him and his opponent Kemi Badenoch. He has written to BBC director-general Tim Davie asking for ...