Trailblazing actress Cleo Sylvestre has died aged 79, her agent has confirmed. She was the first black actress to play a ...

A "volatile and out-of-control" teenager who was 16 when he stabbed a man to death has been sentenced to at least 13 years.

The killing of a Japanese schoolboy in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has sparked worry among Japanese expats living in China, ...

The police watchdog has apologised for what have been described as "abhorrent, degrading and cruel" letters it sent to ...

Lawyers representing victims say the store should "take responsibility" after sexual abuse allegations emerge.

More than 70,000 people fighting in Russia’s military have now died in Ukraine, according to data analysed by the BBC. And ...

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, ...

Zada and his associate Marek Sochanic, 39, were sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court in their absence, having absconded before ...

Carl Frampton backs fellow Belfast fighter Anthony Cacace to take the next step in his "inspiring story" and knock out Josh ...

Plans to rebuild Frimley Park Hospital will go ahead despite the new government's plans to review major NHS spending projects ...

Jimmy Thelin says the pressure is a positive as Aberdeen look to avoid a huge shock and reach the League Cup semis for the ...

Members of the strategic planning committee for Westmorland and Furness Council approved plans for a research and development ...