A racehorse dubbed the country’s unluckiest thoroughbred has finally finished first after appealing for some royal luck. Thank You Ma’am, named in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, won at the weekend ...

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office has announced a new government, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget. Newly named Prime ...

Classic American novel Of Mice And Men has been removed from the Welsh GCSE curriculum amid concerns about racism. The new English Language and Literature syllabus issued by the country’s largest exam ...

Singer Ellie Goulding has said she is “in awe” of the work of homelessness charity Crisis as she helped with its Christmas services. Goulding, 37, was at a London hotel on Monday, helping the charity ...

Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics said. One of the strikes hit a tent camp in the Muwasi area, an Israel-declared humanitarian zone, killing ...

A prospective new investor in Dunfermline Athletic was made aware of the current board's decision to sack manager James McPake.

A breakfast dip will take place in Limekilns on New Year's day. The event is being organised by Alex Hill and will support Limekilns Heritage Trust to repair the historic 16th-century Limekilns Pier.

The House Ethics Committee in the US has accused Florida Republican Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while he was ...

Charity leaders have warned that budget cuts and increased national insurance contributions will result in redundancies and service closures.

The Irish Department of Transport has said it will “take time” to determine any appropriate financial supports for hauliers affected by the closure of Holyhead Port. The busy ferry port in Anglesey, ...

FIFE train passengers are being reminded to check their journeys ahead of festive timetable alterations.