Ciara Mageean captured the hearts of a nation through her determination during her middle distance running career, and broke them with her death at the age of just 34 following a battle with cancer.

The pause in hostilities allowed besieged residents in the frontline city of Oleshky to be evacuated in a rare joint ...

The 34-year-old also discussed the ‘craziness’ of juggling parenthood with her and Robert Pattinson’s busy schedules.

Mummified Egyptian remains could be returned to Egypt after they were removed from display in a Scottish museum amid ethical concerns.

Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is difficult to see how Prime Minister Andy Burnham can avoid holding a general election soon. Ms Sturgeon said that while Mr Burnham has a ...

French authorities expressed relief on Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than ...

There are a number of cheap ways to deter burglars, including having a gravel path and getting indoor light timers ...

Crowds gathered for the Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh on Halloween. Described as a “modern re-imagining of an ancient Celtic festival”, organisers said it marks the transition from summer to ...

The UK Government wants to see the Acorn carbon capture and storage project succeed, a UK minister has said, after concerns were raised about the way it is being funded.

Tributes have been paid to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34 after suffering from cancer. The athlete, from Portaferry, Co Down, a former European champion and twice Olympian ...

Former James Bond actor Ben Whishaw has said he thinks the 007 franchise “needs to be reinvented completely” for its next instalment. The 46-year-old has starred in three James Bond films alongside ...

The Prime Minister has said he is ‘open’ to discussing a slavery apology from Britain but ruled out considering financial compensation.