Jean Flick, 88, with daughter Frances, 60, in the garden at her home in Thorpeness, which is at risk of falling into the sea following coastal erosion (Joe Giddens/PA) ...

The UK Government has dropped its demand for Apple to access users’ data amid a privacy and encryption row, according to the US director of national intelligence.

Butterflies which require specific habitats to thrive are faring worse, with some species seeing declines of more than 80.

Victim satisfaction with how police handle crime in England and Wales has dropped to a historic low, a new survey has suggested. The number of people reporting seeing officers regularly on the beat in ...

The Office for National Statistics has delayed the publication of its latest monthly retail statistics to allow for “further quality assurance”. It is the latest in a string of setbacks regarding data ...

A shamed Fife councillor who was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 27 months in jail. David Graham, 43, was convicted of one charge of having sex with a child aged ...

World Rugby and Gallagher have announced the latest cohort of 14 female coaches selected for the Gallagher High Performance Academy, who will ...

Construction firms continue to come under the most pressure, with 3,984 insolvencies in the 12 months to July – making up 17% of all cases. This is followed by wholesale and retailers, who made up 16% ...

Two Strictly Come Dancing stars who met on the BBC show three years ago have announced they are engaged in an emotional video ...

A second 21-year-old has admitted robbing a woman of a BMW which later crashed into a care home in Sunderland while being pursued by police. Two elderly residents at Highcliffe Care Home, Witherwack, ...

An IOPC spokesman said the investigation remained in its early stages but no concerns had been identified about any use of force by officers.

A “Checkpoint Charlie” situation has been created near London bridges by councils making contrasting decisions on licensing electric bikes, a comedian said. Irish stand-up Dara O Briain complained ...