But BBC News understands that Giovanni Pernice has been cleared of the most serious claims of physical aggression.

More heavy downpours today means flooding will continue or worsen for some places, especially in central and northern England ...

Passengers on a cruise ship are hoping to finally wave goodbye to Belfast after four months of being stuck on shore.

The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal - ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The ...

Marine Le Pen, long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally and presidential hopeful, goes on trial in Paris on ...

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due to melting glaciers, caused by climate change. Part ...

Rangers might have been suffering from a European hangover according to Graham Dorrans, as they edged out a nervy victory ...

Though his fortunes were different on Saturday against Kilmarnock, as he drew a foul from Fraser Murray deep into added time.

France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. The Atletico ...

The Make a Difference campaign aims to celebrate unsung heroes in the local community. Dan Thorpe, editor at BBC Radio Tees ...

A prominent author and columnist has called for the licensing of e-scooters and e-bikes during a community debate. Peter ...

At least 15 people have died in Mexico as a result of Hurricane John, the country's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has ...