The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it had “missed opportunities that might have led to action ...

Cher Maximen was caught up in ‘shocking violence’ during Notting Hill Carnival’s family day, the Old Bailey heard.

Mourners have gathered at the funeral of farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed after shooting dead a teenage burglar at his isolated farmhouse in 1999. Martin, who died following a stroke aged 80, served ...

The Conservative leader also said she ‘wouldn’t be afraid’ to call Vladimir Putin a dictator if it were her heading to the White House ...

The travel agency pointed to a 10 rise in advance bookings for the crucial summer period, compared to the same time last year.

Helen Fielding is among famous faces taking part in a BBC documentary about Jane Austen as the British novelist’s 250th birthday is marked ...

Mr Bayoh’s family had urged Ms Forbes to extend the terms of reference of the public inquiry investigating the circumstances of the 31-year-old’s death, and whether race was a factor, to also include ...

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, is aiming to become the first double above-knee amputee to climb the Seven Summits.

The 56-year-old was brought in to help clean up the London force at arguably one of the most troubled times in its history.

Pope Francis was well enough to meet in the hospital with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees of candidates for possible sainthood, officials have said.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said she wants to see jailed MP Mike Amesbury resign or face a recall petition. The disgraced MP has been jailed for 10 weeks for punching a man after a row in the ...