California has been hit by record levels of rainfall, which has caused small landslides and flooding in the US state. The ...

Police Scotland have urged drivers to heed warnings about Storm Bert after a five-car crash near the Scottish and English border.

One of the biggest Christmas debates held by people across the country is the age-old question of when you should have your decorations up. For many, it's annoying when neighbours opt to put lights up ...

The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected ...

Storm Bert hits Scotland as Met Office issues yellow and amber weather warnings ScotRail services disrupted and cancelled as speed restrictions put in place ...

Japan boss Eddie Jones, who has been ill with a cold this week, will be able to attend his first match against England at Twickenham.

The Trotternish peninsula is one of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Best known for the Old Man of Storr, the sharp, rugged ...

IT is not always possible to be sure of how history will judge the times in which we live. As the International Criminal Court finally issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin ...

EastEnders fans have called for an "obnoxious" and "bad-mouthed" character to be cut from the BBC show. Viewers took to an online forum to express how much Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) is ...

Rail companies have announced major changes to train services across the UK over recent amber weather warnings related to Storm Bert.

Venturing into a department store or supermarket at the moment is, with Jingle Bell Rock blaring out of loudspeakers, aisles stacked to the ceiling with overpriced tubs of Quality Street and checkout ...

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