The first meeting of the Council of the Nations and Regions should provide an opportunity to “speak frankly about the big issues facing Scotland”, the country’s First Minister has said.

Boris Johnson has said he regrets issuing a blanket apology for the partygate scandal, suggesting the inquiry was a “bit of a put-up job” and that he had nothing personally to say sorry for. The ...

Bucking Palace confirmed Charles’ attendance at the event, which will take place on Monday evening at St Paul’s Cathedral following the summit.

Mike Williamson insists it would have been wrong to ask Terell Thomas to remain with Carlisle United rather than join up with Saint Lucia.

Bass player Chris Cross’s guitar from the Wembley concert, his Live Aid security pass, ticket stub and official Live Aid T-shirt will all be sold.