A man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was released from prison under the government's early release scheme.

Families of more than 300 victims of the infected blood scandal are calling on the government to make changes to the compensation scheme, claiming they are being "excluded" from the current guidelines.

Sir Keir Starmer has talked up the US-UK relationship after a White House meeting with Joe Biden, but questions remain over Ukraine's use of long-range missiles.

In the National Football Museum, Rebecca Welch is reflecting on her own place in the sport's history.

British valproate campaigners say the makers of the antiepileptic drug have been sent a "clear message" after a manufacturer was ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million euros to a French mother whose children were damaged in the womb. 

A police dog injured during violent disorder in Southport has retired from service.

FKA Twigs says her latest work - a live performance piece at Sotheby's - is part of her "huge and healing journey" over the last few years, in which she's learned "how to use and live in my body again".

Strictly Come Dancing will return to TV tonight for its 20th anniversary season after controversy over the alleged treatment of its celebrity contestants.

Actor James McAvoy has an eerie talent for portraying strange, yet captivating characters.

Babcock International, the London-listed defence contractor, is weighing a possible bid for some of the assets of Harland and Wolff, the shipbuilder which is close to collapse.