Around 46,000 people had bought plans before the company collapsed, expecting a contribution towards future funeral costs.

John Swinney did not accept the offer of a briefing to discuss the use of a Scottish airport for military purposes, the Scottish Secretary has said. Douglas Alexander made the claim on Thursday as he ...

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has repeatedly refused to rule out challenging for the leadership of the Labour Party.

The Scottish Government is to set up a housebuilding agency to increase the pace of supply, the First Minister has announced. John Swinney said on Thursday the new body, More Homes Scotland, will be ...

THE family of a man who died suddenly on New Year's Eve has raised enough money to buy a memorial bench on Grange promenade.

Police in Kendal are appealing to the public for help in relation to several reported car break-ins and attempted car break-ins in the town ...

The Local Government Secretary told the Commons the ‘vast majority’ of polls will take place in May as planned.

The National Lottery will close its website and app for part of this weekend with players only able to see prizes in its stores if tickets ...

The family of a grandmother fatally stabbed at a bus stop have spoken out about the “deeply troubling” facts that her mentally ill killer was able to access gory videos and buy a hunting knife online.

A popular boutique guesthouse in one of the Lake District’s most sought-after villages has gone on the market.