John Swinney declared the SNP has “emphatically” won the election, and a fifth term in power in Scotland, as Labour recorded its worst ever Holyrood result and tied for second place with Reform UK..

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to listen to voters but refused to shift “left or right” despite pressure to change course and backbench calls for a new leader following Labour’s electoral mauling..

Two-thirds (66%) of first-time buyers bought a “doer-upper” that needed renovation work to save money on the property price, a survey has found..

Mid Dunbartonshire ranks as the highest constituency in the UK for life satisfaction, according to a survey on feelings of “belonging”..

Annual dog restrictions will be implemented on Arun's bathing beaches from May 1 until September 30, to help keep the beaches clean, safe and accessible.

The application, from developers Antler Homes, had proposed demolishing for Friars Oak Farmhouse in Hassocks, to make way for 20 new homes.

Sussex bee experts have played a role in helping New Zealand tackle an outbreak of the invasive yellow-legged hornet.

A Green Party councillor has been accused of attempting to "block" a report into the i360, after emails suggest it was ready as early as October last year.