Home education is a "positive solution for those who struggle with school", says 12-year-old Addison, who started off in school but is now taught at home. He is among the …

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said the funeral of Pope Francis was "very moving" and "uplifting" after he attended the ceremony in Rome. He travelled to the Italian capital …

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a car crash in North Devon. The collision between a VW Golf and a white VW Crafter van happened on …

A warning has been issued after a major wildfire in Derbyshire was found to have partially reignited. Flames were spotted near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley on Wednesday and …

A construction company and four men are to face manslaughter charges over the death of a woman who was killed seven years ago when she was hit by a pallet …

A hospital trust has removed visitor restrictions following the outbreak of a virus that caused nausea and diarrhoea. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust limited visitors at Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital …

Two West Sussex sisters have said they are "happy" to have placed second in BBC One contest Race Across The World. Elizabeth and Letitia, from Worthing and Lancing respectively, spoke …

The hours, days, weeks and even months after a Spending Review can feel like peeling away the layers of an onion. First, there is the speech from the chancellor in …

A police officer has appeared in court charged with sexual assault. Alex Trusler, of Burntwood, Staffordshire, has been accused of nine counts of sexually assaulting a woman, which were alleged …

A popular Victorian attraction is preparing to welcome Easter visitors as it officially reopens as a charity. Shropshire's Acton Scott Heritage Farm, near Church Stretton, officially reopened to the public …