A glass of milk a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth, according to the largest study of its kind.

The mercury is set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water after it was swept away while he tried to drive across a ford during Storm Darragh, an inquest has heard. The 43-year-old former ...

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those who favour ...

In response to Labour’s opposition to calls for a national inquiry, Mr Musk called Sir Keir “Starmtrooper”, accusing him of trying to cover up “terrible things”. Home Office minister Jess Phillips has ...

Japanese authorities have linked more than 200 cyber attacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace. The ...

The Royal Marines Band has helped a veteran celebrate his 102nd birthday by performing for him at his celebrations. Jeffrey Broadhurst was also joined by friends, family, members of the Royal Marines ...

Russian authorities set up an emergency command centre to fight a fire at the facility near Engels, in the Saratov region.

Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.

Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce has unveiled plans to spend £300 million on the expansion of its West Sussex factory and global headquarters following a record year of sales for its bespoke models.

Jeremy Isaacs CBE, honorary life chair of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in Barnet, has been made a knight in the New Year Honours.

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.