The Irish sports and tourism minister said it was a vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to host major events.

JOHN Swinney has said his SNP Government will not allow a legal release of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland ...

Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed on Friday that its forces had captured the mining town of Toretsk in their latest ...

What to do with the kids is often a challenge over the February Half Term. Family Pass has a £1 trial with discounts on days out across the country.

THAMES Water, that paragon of privatised utility, now teeters on the brink of insolvency. And who, pray tell, will be left to foot the bill?

Britain’s former ambassador to the US has been appointed special envoy to the Western Balkans as the UK prepares to host a major European summit with leaders from the region. Foreign Secretary David ...

SCOTLAND’S newest passenger ferry is to be taken out of action for at least one week after less than two months in action ...

THE opening date for Perth’s £150 million Cross Tay Link Road and Destiny Bridge has been revealed. An opening ceremony for the completed project will be held on March 31 and will be led by First ...

Forced leave began worldwide on Friday for most employees of the US Agency for International Development (USAid), as federal ...

A detective sergeant has been jailed for 18 months for sexual assaults on two colleagues. Richard Mills, 42, an officer for Greater Manchester Police since 2006, was found guilty after a trial of ...

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has provided an injury update on his squad as they prepare to host Queen’s Park at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup this weekend. Danilo is set to return to training next ...

A BASBALL cap worn on the red carpet by pop superstar Billie Eilish at the Grammy Awards this week has caused a labelling row due to the use of ...