Cherry blossoms, or ‘sakura’, are Japan’s favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April.

Professor Sean Semple, of Stirling University, said homes are the ‘primary environment’ where youngsters are exposed to ...

The strikes came nearly a week after Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas with a surprise bombardment that killed hundreds.

Hundreds of victims’ families will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in the French ...

Loungers UK, which has more than 250 'Lounges' or 'Cosy Clubs' across the country, already has listed building consent from North Yorkshire Council and has now got full planning permission from the ...

The wife of England international footballer Kyle Walker has been fined and given points on her licence for holding a phone while behind the wheel of her car.

Noel Clarke repeatedly asked a fan to meet for sex and groped her under a table at a public lunch, the High Court has heard. The 49-year-old exchanged messages with the then 18-year-old, during which ...

A retired teacher was killed by cows which repeatedly attacked him after he was tossed into the air during a walk with his friend along Hadrian’s Wall, an inquest has heard.

People watched on in silence, some wiping away tears, as the funeral cortege passed en route to Monday’s service.

Sir Keir Starmer has said there needs to be “accountability” in the system of fixing potholes, and suggested damage caused by them is “irritating”. It comes as the Prime Minister told councils to ...

Irish language signage is set to be installed at the Grand Central Station in Belfast. Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said it will be installed later this year and will include ...

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman told the inquiry that Scotland ‘did not have a VIP lane and did not need one’.