Rare mountain gorilla twins have been born in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park, officials have said.

A village in Aberdeenshire has seen 30cm (just under 1ft) of snow in “one of the worst winters in 25 years”, according to ...

A US judge has delayed Nick Reiner’s arraignment in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after his high-profile defence lawyer asked to be replaced. Judge Theresa ...

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer. The 74-year-old was recently admitted to hospital after presenting abdominal symptoms and tests have shown he has the ...

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice across regions of Cumbria. The warning comes in place between 10pm today, January 7 and midday tomorrow, January 8. The ...

The Home Secretary has promised the family of murdered MP Sir David Amess an independent review will be conducted into state failings prior to his death. The veteran MP’s daughter, Katie Amess, met ...

Volunteers in Kirkby Lonsdale are being praised for their outstanding contribution to the town, as community leaders call on more people to ...

A retired HGV driver was the first person in the world to take part in a clinical trial to extend the lifespan of blood ...

A SCHOOL is set to reopen after it was closed due to having no heating. Gisland CofE Primary School in Brampton was closed at 11am today, Wednesday, January 7. The school is set to reopen at 7am ...

The UK is braced for heavy snowfall and strong winds from Storm Goretti with amber weather warnings issued across the country. It comes after two buses full of school children crashed on icy roads on ...

A volunteer mountain rescuer climbed a waterfall in a Yorkshire national park after severe wintry weather caused it to freeze.

Former pensions' minister Steve Webb is urging older people on lower incomes to claim Pension Credit, and encouraging friends and relatives to ...