Burrowing badgers have forced the closure of a rural road in south-west Scotland on safety grounds. Source link

From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection. Source link

The inquiry is likely to address whether any officers who worked on the case should be disciplined. Source link

A 31-year-old man has been detained after hurling an item at an "Invasion Day" rally crowd in Perth. Source link

The government says it has "no current plans" to force drivers who run over a cat to report the collision.Nearly 11,000 people have signed an e-petition submitted to Parliament ...

Peter Mwai & Richard Irvine-BrownBBC Verify Getty ImagesWarning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and gunshot injuries.A crowd runs in panic along a dusty street. Shots ring out. ...

A global agreement designed to protect the world's oceans and reverse damage to marine life is set to become international law. The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification ...

BBCSia Fay's home was attacked on ThursdayThe victim of a racist attack says she intends to keep her family in their north Belfast home.Sia Fay was in her house ...

Getty ImagesA 25% import tax on engines, transmissions and other key car parts has come into force in the US, raising pressure on an industry finding its way through ...

Riyah CollinsBBC NewsbeatBBCGreg James got in touch with Sir Richard Branson for the segment inspired by a listener texting in Sir Richard Branson has responded to BBC Radio 1's ...

Mark Carney's elevation to the top job in Canada is of particular significance at this moment when his country is at the frontline of a North American trade war. ...

Hope Rhodes / BBCHead teacher Dan Crossman says he faces choosing between meeting the needs of the children, or balancing the booksHead teachers say they face "difficult choices" over ...