Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

A LOVING husband and wife from Bellsbank recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary. Janet and Billy Murphy marked 60 years of marriage as they were visited by provost Claire Leitch and ...

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters waving flags and holding banners have greeted one of the rap trio’s members as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O ...

If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.

House price inflation accelerated last month as growth in rental prices eased back, according to official figures. The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.

The 57-year-old will present a new podcast called A Question Of Science, produced by BBC Studios, as part of his new role.

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 ...

Air Canada said it would gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants ...

Regulated train fares in England may increase by 5.8% next year, despite punctuality in Britain at its lowest level since 2020. The potential rise is based on the Office for National Statistics ...

THE provost of South Ayrshire visited a newly transformed hospice ahead of its official opening. Iain Campbell attended the Ayrshire Hospice's homecoming reception and was given a tour of the ...

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

Workers at aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay. Unite said around 3,000 of its members will walk out for 10 days in September after they voted ...