Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace ...

Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals ...

Rossendale councillors have deferred a weather mast plan linked to the potential new Scout Moor II wind farm, and debated how future planning decisions around it might be taken. In recent days, a ...

The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised “inspiring” blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone ...

The UK Government should reconsider allowing a second independence referendum if there is an “overwhelming desire” for it in Scotland, Michael Gove has said. The Tory grandee was part of successive ...

Find out more about the UK's rarest snake - the Smooth Snake, including if it's dangerous and where it can be found.

A 16-year-old boy has died following reports of a disturbance at a beach in Ayrshire. Police are appealing for witnesses who were at Irvine Beach on Saturday to come forward. Officers were called to ...

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and the Duke of Edinburgh, who was representing the King, were among attendees.

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has given birth to identical twins nearly two months prematurely and has revealed their names.

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the square.

Fans have agreed the UK and Remember Monday "deserved better" after finishing 19th in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest - see the ...

Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and her co-stars discuss the joy of making a show that champions lip readers with new ITV crime drama, Code ...