National News

Miners who received criminal convictions during the 1984-1985 miners strike should be pardoned, ministers have been told..

Nottingham Forest have sacked boss Steve Cooper and are in talks to appoint former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement, the PA news agency understands..

The Housing Secretary is expected to announce he will take on council planning departments that drag their feet when it comes to processing housing applications..

Scientists have found carrots can help us to avoid cancer and other traditional elements of the Christmas dinner have health benefits..

At least 111 people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in a cold and mountainous region in north-western China, the countrys state media reported..

Strikes by junior doctors in England are going to put the NHS on the back foot as it enters its most challenging time of year, the services top doctor has said..

Actor Christopher Eccleston has described playing Scrooge in a stage play in London as the role of a lifetime..

Live coverage of Englands home Test cricket matches would be protected for free-to-air TV under a proposed law change put forward in Parliament..

The Prime Minister is to address military personnel in Scotland as he pays tribute to Army, Navy and RAF servicemen and women who are giving up time with their families over the festive period to be on duty..