A giant sculpture inspired by the sun is to go on display at National Trust locations this year. Helios, named after the ancient Greek mythological god who personified the sun, is by acclaimed artist ...

The play will provide a light-hearted look at how the Queen used her dress to express what she was thinking when she was unable to say it.

Firefighters are hoping for a break from fierce winds that have fuelled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighbourhoods and setting the nation’s ...

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that officers had attempted to stop the Honda Civic being driven by the 33-year-old.

What do botanists do in winter? Do we require a period of dormancy, like many of the plants we study? I decided otherwise and chose to ...

Ireland is clear of weather warnings after a cold snap that saw tens of thousands cut off from power and water. The bitterly cold Arctic airmass that has been affecting the country for several days ...

With 21 county councils and 10 unitary authorities due to hold elections this May, some have sought to delay them to allow time to develop proposals on reorganisation. They include Surrey, Oxfordshire ...

Professor Alexis Jay will appear before the Commons Home Affairs Committee on January 21 alongside the inquiry’s secretary, John O’Brien.