Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began. Some 650 more criminals were due to be released from prisons ...

A 59-year-old man stabbed at least eight people at a shopping centre in the South Korean city of Incheon, police and fire officials said. One victim was in life-threatening condition and received ...

Emergency services were called to the house in the Birchwood area of Waterford City shortly after 5am on Tuesday.

UK households who do not watch live TV or BBC iPlayer could claim a TV Licence refund of up to £180, while over-75s could get a free licence.

Nine men and women are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of criminal damage, burglary with intent and violent disorder.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev called the attacks ‘absolutely unacceptable’ and said Bulgaria was seeking Nato and European Union ...

Wolves midfielder Fer Lopez has scooped the EFL ‘Goal Hero of the Month’ award for his matchwinner in September’s fiercely contested Black Country derby.

The BBC has cancelled plans to build a new bespoke studio for The Archers in Birmingham amid its cost-cutting measures. The ...

UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is in year two of its three year mission to conserve Britain’s first permanent scientific base there.

Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean after they were seized on an empty boat seemingly abandoned by wildlife smugglers ...

A poll found rising labour costs and employment regulations were putting pressure on firms’ ability to create job and training opportunities.

The Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforests has recognised that climate change is predicted to shrink Scotland’s rainforest, ...