Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press”. He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who ...

Beith Juniors are on the manager hunt once again after their current boss confirmed his intentions to stand down.

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK risked becoming an “island of strangers” as he unveiled an immigration crackdown including plans to cut overseas care workers and tighten English language requirements.

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

The two countries are set to suspend tariffs for 90 days and slash rates going forward after holding negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend.

MEMBERS of a new Slimming World group in Beith have lost an amazing 52 stone in just a few months. The group was set up by Gillian Macaffer in February following her own weight loss journey. Since its ...

Less than 1 of the Government’s biosecurity budget is spent on invasive species, figures obtained through Freedom of ...

Adrian Ramsay will seek re-election as co-leader of the Green Party alongside fellow MP Ellie Chowns in what the duo are calling the party’s “most ambitious chapter yet”.

Under the White Paper proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship, but so-called “high-contributing” individuals such as doctors and nurses ...

If you’re planning a trip to Doha, Bali or Bangkok, Qatar Airways offers a 30kg checked baggage allowance for passengers flying Economy Classic and above. So, if you’re an overpacker likely to exceed ...

The 16-year-old, who is of English and Spanish heritage, decided to pay homage to her family through writing and illustrating some of the recipes close to their hearts in the form of a cookbook called ...

As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.