Stephen Clegg fought back the tears after claiming an emotional Commonwealth gold. The Stockport swimmer, 30, turned Birmingham S13 50m freestyle silver into Glasgow glory in front of a raucous ...

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and writer Dawn O’Porter have led tributes to Glen Hansard, who has been remembered as “one of the greats” after his death. The Irish musician, known as the frontman of The ...

Animal welfare charities have welcomed NatureScot’s recommendation that a licence not be granted for this year’s guga hunt on ...

Die-hard England supporters have threatened to boycott future World Cups after Fifa unveiled controversial plans to sell ...

Part-time swimmer Imogen Clark insists a Commonwealth Games bronze medal is vindication for four years of sacrifice and persistence.

Charlotte Payne wants to continue to be an inspiration for deaf people by continually competing at the highest level.

Lauren Cox hopes her brilliant Commonwealth bronze will provide a platform for the Los Angeles Olympics. The Leamington Spa swimmer, 24, finished third in her 50m backstroke event in Glasgow to follow ...

Dua Lipa has announced the line-up for her curation of the London Literature Festival. The Don’t Start Now singer, 30, who runs her own book club called Service95, will be in conversation with author ...

In 2025, a planning application was validated seeking to retain the static caravan. Planners said the application was refused as being unacceptable development within the Irvine Town Centre ...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care.

The SNP has attacked Andy Burnham for excluding the party from talks to reform England’s social care system amid speculation the Prime Minister could introduce new taxes to pay for it. MSP Clare ...

Tara Simpson-Sullivan hopes she can keep flying the flag for Cumbria on the international stage after making her Commonwealth Games debut.