Plumber Sean O’Meara, 36, was wearing a gas mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday.

Unite members have to see that the fee to affiliate with Labour is ‘worth something’, Sharon Graham told the BBC.

Head coach Gregor Townsend warned Scotland to clean up their act after a bruising 29-14 defeat to Fiji dented their hopes of a favourable World Cup draw. The Scots went into the game with high hopes ...

Enzo Maresca already rates Paris St Germain as the best side in the world – but insists facing them is no more daunting than any other side. Maresca’s Chelsea tackle the formidable French outfit in ...

Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique has urged his team of stars to cap their glorious season with victory in Sunday’s Club World Cup final. The crack French outfit are on the brink of an extraordinary ...

Wales held on to end their 18-match losing Test run with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Japan.

England manager Sarina Wiegman handed Beever-Jones her major tournament debut in the 84th minute of the defending champions’ 4-0 group-stage triumph over the Netherlands on Wednesday, though many had ...

On St George’s Day 1684 there was an explosion which destroyed the interior of Clifford’s Tower. At the time townsfolk used to toast the potential demolition of what they were accustomed to call the ...

Darcy Graham was sent off as Scotland’s hopes of a kinder World Cup draw were dealt a blow by a 29-14 defeat in Fiji. The Edinburgh winger departed with 23 minutes remaining at the HFC Bank Stadium in ...

When we called one recent Sunday, he was still serving behind the bar. The Victoria has built up a well-deserved good reputation for gastropub dining and attracts people from far and wide. It is still ...

Firefighters in Northern Ireland said they dealt with a challenging night as bonfires were lit ahead of the July 12 celebrations. Tens of thousands will take to the streets across the region for the ...

During hosepipe bans, you can usually still carry out these activities using water from a bucket or a watering can, or water that is not sourced from mains water. If you are caught breaking a hosepipe ...