Scientists in Spain say they have discovered the oldest full human fingerprint after unearthing a rock which they say resembles a human face and suggests Neanderthals could make art. A …

A man was taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing on Easter Sunday in Chatham. Emergency services were called at about 14:00 BST to reports of an assault on Chatham …

A landmark former police headquarters is set to be bought by the government's housing and regeneration agency. Canning Place in Liverpool city centre was home to Merseyside Police for more …

A woman who stabbed a man in a city centre after a dispute about a mobile phone has been given a suspended prison sentence. Police said Lauren Lines was seen …

"That would be a real dream, and it would make life less painful," he said. "It isn't just a scooter problem, there are lots of elderly folks who have to …

Plans for 400 homes on a former Kent landfill site have been submitted despite villagers saying the area is now "as busy as central London". Developers PMG Regeneration originally mooted …

The candidates contesting the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election have been confirmed. The ballot on 5 June is being held following the death in March of local MSP and Scottish …

Scottish Water workers are going on strike again after rejecting the company's latest pay offer. Members of three unions – the GMB, Unite and Unison – will walk out for …

The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been completed. The 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two …