The King and Queen’s state visit to Italy featured a string of engagements and their effect was described as ‘soft power at its best’.

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left the Celebrity Big Brother house after “further use of inappropriate language” and “instances of unacceptable behaviour”.

ITV has confirmed that Mickey Rourke has left the Celebrity Big Brother house following a warning for his unacceptable behaviour.

Earlier on Saturday, MPs and peers had approved emergency legislation without opposition, giving Mr Reynolds the power to require British Steel to keep the Scunthorpe plant going after talks with its ...

It appeared the Saints might earn a rare point when Aaron Ramsdale saved Marco Asensio’s 69th-minute penalty, but Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead four minutes later and fellow substitute Donyell Malen ...

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said his government was committed to protecting jobs in Ireland. The EU has stepped back from introducing trade countermeasures against the US after President Donald Trump ...

Great Britain battled past the Netherlands in a doubles decider to secure a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. After Sonay Kartal had seen off Eva Vedder in the opening singles, British number ...

The rail minister has reported himself to the police after he was seen using a mobile phone while driving a vintage Routemaster bus in London. Lord Peter Hendy apologised for his actions after a ...

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb still has his eyes on the Sky Bet League Two play-offs after second-half goals from Ryan Colclough, Ash Palmer and Paddy Madden secured a 3-0 victory over ...

Blackburn manager Valerien Ismael praised his side’s desire and passion as they ended their eight-game winless run and picked up the first victory of his reign by beating Luton 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.

Sam Long’s 79th-minute header was enough to take the U’s six points clear of the relegation zone with four games remaining.

Andy Whing sprang to Mat Sadler’s defence despite an end-of-game rebuke from his best friend following Barrow’s deserved 2-0 win over faltering promotion contenders Walsall. Aaron Pressley and Emile ...