Rare mountain gorilla twins have been born in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park, officials have said.

A village in Aberdeenshire has seen 30cm (just under 1ft) of snow in “one of the worst winters in 25 years”, according to ...

A retired HGV driver was the first person in the world to take part in a clinical trial to extend the lifespan of blood ...

The animal rights activist and far-right supporter died on December 28 at age 91 at her home in southern France.

A couple got married in a Somerset town hall 60 years after the groom’s grandparents were married in the same location.

Aman Naseri appeared at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after being charged with endangerment of life during a small boat crossing of the English Channel – the first alleged offence of its ...

Somerset residents will face higher council bills in the spring - but no final decision has yet been made on exactly how big the increase will be ...

British armed forces provided support to the US’s seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence has revealed. The Marinera, a Venezuelan-linked vessel previously known ...

Ireland is monitoring the situation in relation to a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the vicinity of Irish waters, the Foreign Affairs Minister said.

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislation.

Plans for a new development of 620 homes on the A371 Cannard's Grave Road in Shepton Mallet have been approved for a second time ...

Former pensions' minister Steve Webb is urging older people on lower incomes to claim Pension Credit, and encouraging friends and relatives to ...