The BBC’s director of music Lorna Clarke has stepped back from her day-to-day duties after controversy over the broadcaster’s decision to show punk duo Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Festival set live, ...

Paul Martin has appeared in court charged with encouraging terrorism, possessing articles for the purposes of terrorism, and possessing a stun gun.

Everyone who arrives in the UK on a small boat where a child has died should face prosecution, the Home Secretary has said. Yvette Cooper told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme it was “totally appalling” ...

A POPULAR pub and restaurant in Cumnock looks set to re-open this month. The Thistle has launched a recruitment drive for bar staff, floor staff and a chef, as it prepares to start a new chapter.

In her announcement of a new political party, Ms Sultana accused the Labour Government of failing to improve people’s lives, and claimed it “wants to make disabled people suffer” in reference to ...

The UK competition watchdog has said it is investigating the proposed takeover of NHS landlord Assura. Last month, rival healthcare property firm PHP (Primary Health Properties) put forward a fourth ...

Pop star Katy Perry and British actor Orlando Bloom have split, several media outlets reported. The pair “have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting” and ...

Pupils got on stage to perform Mary Poppins JR, following weeks of work and preparation. Ending the school year on a high, the opening night saw a standing ovation from the crowd, ...

Sir Keir Starmer said he has a good relationship with US President Donald Trump because they both “care about family”. The Prime Minister told the BBC Radio 4 podcast Political Thinking With Nick ...

Michael Corr, who created a Robert Burns mural in Kilmarnock, will carry out the design which has yet to be decided. An East Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm that work to secure the ...

Mourners are to gather to honour Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, a local parish priest has said. The 28-year-old father of three, who had married his long-term ...