The biggest rail workers’ union is warning of cuts to the British Transport Police (BTP), saying they would “seriously endanger” the safety of railway staff.

Some shoplifters “feel they can rob shops with impunity”, a policing chief has said. Katy Bourne, the national lead for shoplifting at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said more ...

The order came after officials in the nation’s capital sued on Friday to block President Donald Trump’s takeover of the capital’s police.

North Ayrshire Council is encouraging families to take up the offer of free school meals for secondary school pupils in S1, S2 and S3, if they ...

A Labour MP has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. A government spokesman told the BBC Afzal Khan, who represents Manchester ...

Drivers have been warned that a common ‘friendly gesture’ to other motorists could land them in hot water and facing a £1,000 fine. An estimated 150,000 drivers are caught speeding each year in the UK ...

A LARGS driver has been banned from the roads after driving her car "dangerously" while overtaking. Louise Hill, 45, appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 13 after previously ...

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Ayrshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has said judges who “bring their own personal politics” to the job need to be removed. Mr Jenrick said tighter checks are needed before judges are appointed to ...

See the 'historically significant' cave where the St Columba, who helped bring Christianity to Scotland, once stayed and worshipped.