The Ministry of Justice said this is the first time a direct link has been drawn between increased violence behind bars and the overcrowding crisis.

The animals are a key draw for people embarking on sailings to Norwegian-ruled archipelago Svalbard, as they can be observed in their natural habit.

To make the most of the weather, we have put together a list of five locations and activities in Cumbria to enjoy.

Friday will be the first time the Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote.

The former prime minister set out a code of conduct which all public servants and officials must abide by to address a series of sleaze scandals.

Concerns had been raised the cash from fines on water companies would not be ringfenced for schemes such as river restoration.

Five beaver kits have been born in Cairngorms National Park for the second year in a row – after a 400-year hiatus. The kits have been captured on camera at two separate sites in the park, in the ...

A man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Millom yesterday (18 June).

Jon Waring, 57, has already handed in his notice at Devon and Cornwall Police where he has worked as a radio operator for 16 years.

The recipients of wildcards for The Championships, Wimbledon, have been revealed, with an array of British talent set to feature on the courts ...

A young female bear caused a stir after wandering out of the forest and into the leafy suburbs of the Lithuanian capital. For two days, the brown bear ambled through the neighbourhoods of Vilnius, ...

Nine people have been charged with rioting following disorder in Londonderry. The males range in age from 14 to 47 and are due to appear before the city’s magistrates’ court on Thursday.