But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images, prompting his suspension from Scottish Labour. The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due ...

Inquiry chair Lady Smith found that Keil School had sought to protect its reputation, and hailed the ‘fresh prosecutions’ of two former teachers.

Omega fatty acids, found in certain fish or taken as a supplement, could potentially help ward off Alzheimer’s disease in women, a new study suggests. Researchers found that lipids – fat molecules in ...

According to the Children Act 2004, it is unlawful to hit your child, except where it is ‘reasonable punishment’, and this is ...

A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

Many of the pupils who sat their GCSEs this summer were in Year 6 when schools closed because of the pandemic.

Lucy Connolly, who was jailed for inciting racial hatred in the aftermath of the Southport terror attack, is reportedly set to be released from prison. Connolly, the wife of Conservative councillor ...

The zoo uses non-toxic nail polish in different colours to distinguish the critically endangered hatchlings from each other.

The research found that Labour backers (72) and young people aged 25-34 (67) were most likely to be ‘Yimby’ (yes in my backyard).

Epping secured a temporary injunction blocking the use of the Essex town’s Bell Hotel as accommodation for asylum seekers on planning grounds.

The jackpot for Saturday’s draw now stands at an estimated £7.2 million after the midweek Lotto rollover. While no one matched all six main numbers, six players netted £1 million after matching five ...