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Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to former SNP MP and MSP Andrew Welsh

Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to former SNP MP and MSP Andrew Welsh

The former politician has died at the age of 77.

NHS app gains 2.7 million users since Covid-19 vaccine status feature added

NHS app gains 2.7 million users since Covid-19 vaccine status feature added

The Department of Health and Social Care said the app has now reached more than six million users in total.

Andrew Lloyd Webber rejects PM’s offer over Cinderella live events trial

Andrew Lloyd Webber rejects PM’s offer over Cinderella live events trial

The production will open on June 25.

Marathon challenges planned post-lockdown for charity fundraisers

Marathon challenges planned post-lockdown for charity fundraisers

A third of those who said they plan to challenge themselves said they want to embrace life following the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Irish premier calls for ‘calm heads’ as NI emerges from ‘turbulent’ 24 hours

Irish premier calls for ‘calm heads’ as NI emerges from ‘turbulent’ 24 hours

Edwin Poots announced he was quitting as DUP leader on Thursday amid party anger over his nomination of Paul Givan as Northern Ireland First Minister.

England and Scotland football fans swarm central London ahead of Euros clash

England and Scotland football fans swarm central London ahead of Euros clash

Wembley Stadium in north-west London will host 22,500 people for the game at 8pm on Friday.

Boohoo co-founder sees off attempt to oust her from the board

Boohoo co-founder sees off attempt to oust her from the board

Shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis had called for investors to remove Carol Kane.

Boris Johnson is a gaffe machine and clueless about policy, Cummings claims

Boris Johnson is a gaffe machine and clueless about policy, Cummings claims

The former aide’s comments are the latest salvo in a bitter row between him and Downing Street.

DUP hierarchy seeking swift process to replace Edwin Poots as leader

DUP hierarchy seeking swift process to replace Edwin Poots as leader

He announced his resignation on Thursday night after a disastrous three-week tenure in the party’s top job.

Rebekah Vardy benefited from leaking stories about Coleen Rooney, court told

Rebekah Vardy benefited from leaking stories about Coleen Rooney, court told

Mrs Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, denies the accusations and is suing Mrs Rooney for libel.

Holidays cancelled as cruises overbooked due to delay in ending Covid rules

Holidays cancelled as cruises overbooked due to delay in ending Covid rules

P&O Cruises and MSC Cruises are among the firms which booked more than 1,000 guests on sailings in the hope that rules would be lifted on Monday.

NHS trust ‘pushed aside’ errors for many years, says Harry’s father

NHS trust ‘pushed aside’ errors for many years, says Harry’s father

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust was fined over the death of Harry Richford, who died seven days after his emergency delivery.

Channel 4 bosses to face questions from MPs on possible privatisation

Channel 4 bosses to face questions from MPs on possible privatisation

The executives will also be asked about the broadcaster’s move to Leeds.

‘Human swan’ set to fly around mainland Britain

‘Human swan’ set to fly around mainland Britain

Sacha Dench is making the journey to mark the Cop26 UN climate change conference taking place in Glasgow later this year.

Most played football anthems revealed

Most played football anthems revealed

A number of fan favourites appear on the list.

First vaccine doses complete by July 18 in Scotland, says Sturgeon

First vaccine doses complete by July 18 in Scotland, says Sturgeon

The latest figures show two new Covid deaths and 950 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.

Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

Aldi to remove all plastic from own-brand tea bags

The move means the bags will be biodegradable and can be added to compost bins.

Chesham and Amersham by-election ‘disappointing result’, says PM

Chesham and Amersham by-election ‘disappointing result’, says PM

Liberal Democrat Sarah Green is the country’s newest MP after winning the Buckinghamshire seat.

In Pictures: Fans get the party started ahead of England-Scotland Euros clash

In Pictures: Fans get the party started ahead of England-Scotland Euros clash

The two sides meet at Wembley on Friday evening in the latest chapter in the oldest rivalry in international football.

NHS trust fined £733,000 over death of baby Harry Richford

NHS trust fined £733,000 over death of baby Harry Richford

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust admitted failures in the case of Harry, who died seven days after his emergency delivery in 2017.

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