It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’ ...

The Government was being called on to prioritise funds to improve ‘disgusting’ school toilets as part of plans to improve the school estate.

The Strictly Come Dancing co-host was honoured on Friday alongside fellow presenter Tess Daly, for her services to broadcasting.

Torrential thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are set to feature in a “lively night of weather”, the Met Office has said. It comes after the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far as ...

Former England captain David Beckham said he is “immensely proud” to have been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The sports star, who celebrated his 50th birthday last month, is being ...

Actor Idris Elba has unveiled a commemorative stone from Mobo at a London college that helped him “dream bigger” as a student. On Friday, Elba, 52, who hails from Hackney, and is most known for his ...

The Scottish Conservative leader is to give his keynote speak to his party conference in Edinburgh on Saturday.

The ex-defence secretary and Commons leader played a prominent role carrying a sword at the King’s coronation.

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to drama. The London-born film star, 67, is known for his versatile acting style having ...

An MSP has told how she felt “overwhelmed” when she learned she will become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Pam Duncan-Glancy is recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for years ...

A father whose 12-year-old son died following a cardiac arrest has been made an OBE after setting up a foundation which has saved more than 80 lives by providing defibrillators. Mark King’s son Oliver ...