From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.

A murder investigation has been launched after a stabbing victim died in north-west London. Officers were called to reports of an attack in Linacre Road, Willesden Green, at around 4.16am on Saturday.

More than 1,300 pea-sized Desertas Island land snails have been released after a successful breeding programme by Chester Zoo.

Disruption is continuing at some of the UK’s busiest airports as thick fog blankets the country. Flights at Stansted airport have been affected by the weather conditions, while live departure boards ...

At least one US lottery player has plenty to celebrate as they ring in the new year after winning an estimated 1.22 billion dollars (£970 million) on Friday’s Mega Millions draw. After three months ...

Shoppers have been left bemused after spotting Easter eggs on supermarket shelves before New Year’s Eve. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 next year, customers shared their confusion on social ...

The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the same name, was significantly damaged by a ...

The girl was left with life-changing injuries after the quad bike she was on crashed into a telegraph pole on Boxing Day.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.

The Scottish First Minister has urged people to “pay close attention” to weather warnings in place throughout the Hogmanay period. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of the ...

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a father-of-six on Christmas Day. Kirsty Carless, 33, of Cannock, has been charged over the death of Louis Price, 31, Staffordshire Police ...

Jazwell Brown, 49, appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday over an incident in Milton Keynes in which two women died.