Transatlantic cable equipment, an Arts and Crafts garden with gnomes and elves and an “exceptionally” rare shipwreck are among the unusual heritage protected in 2025.

A fundraising gala will launch The Hunt Family Fund in memory of Mr Hunt’s wife and two daughters who were murdered in their home.

Sir Keir Starmer is introducing new Labour peers as he aims to rebalance the Tory majority in the Lords, and see off further challenges to his plans.

Lance Corporal George Hooley died on Tuesday morning while observing Ukrainian forces testing a new defensive capability.

Some 67 of Britons have received Christmas cards and presents in the post after December 25, a survey for the Post Office found.

The material, found at at disused clay pit in Suffolk, was described by experts as the most exciting find of their careers.

Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It is the fifth country to confirm that it will not participate in the singing competition ...

An 11-year-old girl who is the youngest person ever to be made an MBE said she was left “speechless” when she found out she was being honoured. Carmela Chillery-Watson was recognised in the King’s ...

A NEW survey by charity CHAP has revealed the future financial hopes of Ayrshire secondary students. The Ardrossan-based group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is best known for ...

A LARGS church has unveiled its Christmas services. St Columba's Scottish Episcopal Church in Aubery Crescent, will hold services including a Family Christingle and Watchnight Eucharist.

Araminta Whitley and Marina de Pass, her agents at The Soho Agency, said she was “a once-in-a-lifetime author and friend” and described working with her as “the privilege of our working lives”. Their ...

Sir Keir Starmer and European allies have spoken to Donald Trump about Ukraine as “intensive work” continued on a peace plan. The Prime Minister, French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor ...