But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

Ombudsman eventually came out on top in an exciting renewal of the Juddmonte International Stakes at York. The 7-4 favourite was ridden by William Buick for John and Thady Gosden, with the fellow ...

Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

A local council in Northern Ireland has started a probe into a hotel being used to house asylum seekers. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council confirmed that an enforcement investigation has commenced. It ...

The 28-year-old centre, whose last World Cup appearance was in 2017, will start for England at a home tournament the year after both her ...

William Saliba has vowed to give everything to ensure fourth time’s a charm as perennial runners-up Arsenal attempt to finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy. Mikel Arteta has ...

The BBC is “not institutionally antisemitic”, the Observer’s editor-in-chief said following a row over the broadcaster’s coverage of the conflict in Gaza. James Harding said the perception of a ...

Hope has been expressed that the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) can deliver truth and accountability around the Shankill bomb. Two men bereaved in the ...

These four Gladiators have reportedly been injured while filming series three of the BBC game show, set to air on BBC One and iPlayer next year ...

MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images, prompting his suspension from Scottish Labour. The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due ...

At the protest session at Connolly Books on Wednesday afternoon, several artists played Irish traditional music in solidarity with the rappers and Palestine. Musician Ru O’Shea, who performed at the ...

The Ballydoyle runner bounced back from Derby disappointment to win a pulsating renewal of the Eclipse in early July, coming from an unpromising position to somehow grab victory from the jaws of ...