The opening of the UK’s first safer drugs consumption room will be a “significant step forward” in efforts to tackle Scotland’s drug problem, John Swinney has said. The First Minister was speaking as ...

American actor and TV host RuPaul Charles opened RuPaul’s DragCon UK event by paying tribute to fellow drag queen The Vivienne as someone with a passion for “love and life”. James Lee Williams won the ...

Scotland has shivered through the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years as temperatures dropped to minus 14.5C, with dozens of schools closed across northern regions on Friday.

The former Burnley boss was dismissed by Everton just hours before their 2-0 FA Cup third round victory at home to Peterborough.

Laura Robson cannot wait to see how the ‘mind-blowing’ partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray plays out on court at the Australian Open. Despite hanging up his racket last summer, the Scot ...

Overnight temperatures fell as low as minus 14C in Altanharra, northern Scotland, according to the Met Office.

Plans to acquire a Darlington tower block have stalled over a disagreement with the building’s owners, council bosses say.

The redevelopment of Darlington Market has been welcomed despite claims it has not fulfilled its potential. Darlington Borough Council officers said the new-look local landmark has become a key ...

A proposed new 13-lodge holiday park near Northallerton is set for approval despite concerns it will lead to a much bigger development in the future ...

The owners of Eden Camp Museum have said it is 'very much business as usual' following the announcement the attraction is up for sale.

Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Johnstone’s Paint Masters on medical grounds. The world number three, who was won the competition eight times, was due to face John ...

Andy Cowell, a key figure in Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling seven world championships, will become the new team principal of Aston Martin. Cowell, who spearheaded the Mercedes engine team which ...