Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ‘ramping up’ its support for Ukrainian forces, ahead of independence day celebrations in Kyiv.

“On Ukrainian Independence Day, Government buildings are flying the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine as a visible symbol of our unwavering support,” the Government spokesperson added.

Sheila Burtles, 95, who has known the brothers for many years, has been leading support at the home. A former sensory analyst in the whisky industry, Ms Burtles worked with the brothers’ father ...

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a ...

The Irish president has said the conflict in Gaza is at the “realm of non-accountability”. Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a “tragic period” in the world’s history. The Integrated ...

A fire at a restaurant in north-east London was like a “Halloween scene”, a local businessman has said, after CCTV footage appeared to show a man running out of the building with his clothing on fire.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.

Protests against the use of asylum hotels and counter-demonstrations have taken place, with police trying to keep the groups apart.

TROON Petanque Club is thriving locally, nationally and internationally with more than 50 active members. The club held a charity day recently with more than 70 people attending and £651 raised for ...

An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer show won the Taffner Family best comedy show ...

Jeremy Corbyn has said United Nations special rapporteur Francesca Albanese will contribute to the “Gaza tribunal” event which he is hosting. The former Labour leader, who is campaigning for a new ...

AN election for Drongan, Rankinston and Stair Community Council will be taking place in October. The vote will take place on Wednesday, October 1 at Drongan Community Centre from 7pm.