At least 49,000 A&E visits last year saw patients wait 24 hours or more for a hospital bed – with people aged 65 or over accounting for almost 70% of cases, the Liberal Democrats have said.

A fire that engulfed two flats at a building in east London was tackled by 100 firefighters. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 15 fire engines dealt with the blaze on Leman Street in Aldgate on Sunday ...

A huge fire has broken out at a flat building in east London, with 100 firefighters tackling the blaze. Footage showed flames engulfing two different flats on Leman Street in Aldgate, with smoke seen ...

An East Lothian community leader has called for more pressure on developers to ensure local people benefit from clean energy projects.

A FORMER chief executive of East Lothian Council has been announced as the chair to lead an independent review of Creative Scotland.

US vice president JD Vance met Pope Francis briefly on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration’s migrant deportation plans.

How you can get your garden ready for summer with these items from High Street TV - as well as 5 tips from gardening experts.

The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.

A vehicle was reportedly driven at Martin O’Donovan, 46, on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton, at about 11:45pm on Friday, Merseyside Police said.

A FARMERS’ market which has welcomed hundreds of small businesses is celebrating its 25th birthday. Haddington Farmers’ Market has proved a firm favourite with shoppers since it started on the town’s ...

The King and Queen were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle. Andrew arrived at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with the Princess Royal, his ...

Queen Margaret University (QMU) has set a new personal best with six nominations for The Herald Higher Education Awards 2025.