Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey is among a number of clergy facing possible disciplinary action after a damning abuse report which prompted Justin Welby’s resignation.

McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history.

The Conservative leader also said she ‘wouldn’t be afraid’ to call Vladimir Putin a dictator if it were her heading to the White House ...

Helen Fielding is among famous faces taking part in a BBC documentary about Jane Austen as the British novelist’s 250th birthday is marked ...

The travel agency pointed to a 10 rise in advance bookings for the crucial summer period, compared to the same time last year.

Mourners have gathered at the funeral of farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed after shooting dead a teenage burglar at his isolated farmhouse in 1999. Martin, who died following a stroke aged 80, served ...

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, is aiming to become the first double above-knee amputee to climb the Seven Summits.

The budget airline announced it will begin daily return flights between Gatwick Airport in West Sussex and the Saudi Arabian city from August 1.

Ted and Marilyn Newton originally bought the woodland in east Kent to walk their dog but have since opened it up to the local community.

Pope Francis, who is in hospital with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set ...