American thriller writer Harlan Coben says he has learned that “tragedy is a very cruel but effective teacher”, after his parents’ deaths. The bestselling author is known for his Myron Bolitar ...

Mr Swinney will warn opposition parties against pursuing stalemates and will urge them to help deliver progress for Scotland by backing the plans set out by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in December ...

Labour MP Alex McIntyre will aim to table a proposed law in the House of Commons to help those experiencing abuse deal with health and safety issues.

The search is under way for a new archbishop of Canterbury. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at how the process works: – What is the role and why is it vacant? The archbishop of Canterbury is ...

Rosa Ross, 14, continued with her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award despite a cancer diagnosis that saw her spend more than a month in hospital.

It is confirmed Mr Welby will finish his official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by January 6, with “very little public-facing activity” in the meantime. Lambeth Palace says his official functions ...

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne has been hailed as “a beacon to so many” after their death aged 32. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race ...

The US authorities have implemented “increased security measures” including more officers and security contractors at the Golden Globes, following the vehicle attack in New Orleans and Las Vegas ...

Pep Guardiola has challenged Jack Grealish to respond after losing his place in the Manchester City side to Savinho. Despite the champions’ underwhelming campaign to date, Grealish has been unable to ...

The proposals aim to ensure 92 of patients are seen within 18 weeks for pre-planned care such as hip and knee replacements.

Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse has remembered The Vivienne for being a “phenomenal entertainer” and “trailblazer”, while fellow RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon said the star made a “mark in ...

The identities of the celebrities hiding behind the Spag Bol and Pegasus costumes on The Masked Singer have been revealed. Broadcaster and journalist Kate Garraway was revealed as the celebrity inside ...