The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950

Water company says it needs two new reservoirs and a recycling plant to cope with demand in Suffolk.

The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.

MSPs have recommended changes as they revealed almost £260m has been spent on Scotland's public inquiries since 2007.

It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.