Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the blaze on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill at about 9pm on Friday.

At least 12 workers have died and four others are missing after the collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in north-west China, state media reported. Aerial photos of the ...

PLANS have been lodged to demolish an Irvine shop and replace it with a larger premises. The owner of the building on Smith Avenue hopes to get approval to add a hot food takeaway counter to the new ...

THIS year's Magnum Open figure skating competition will be held at the Auchenharvie Leisure Centre. It's the perfect chance to watch some national and international competitors - including some ...

Human remains, which police believe may be that of children, have been found by builders who had been working on a property. Police were contacted at 12.37pm on August 15 with a report that builders ...

Dean Stokes claimed a Guinness World Record after riding 55 in seven days as part of a trip where he set out to ride every ...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Vladimir Putin was ready to meet but only after key issues have first been ...

A consultation event will be held next week to view and discuss the proposals for one of North Ayrshire Council’s biggest housing developments.

Expedia’s new Autumn Travel Outlook has shared some tips for the best times to fly during the 'Shoulder Season'.

This Ayrshire village, "dating back into the mists of time," could compete for the title of Scotland's best. Alloway, which is located on the outskirts of Ayr, is famous for being the birthplace of ...

A spokesperson for the Victorious Festival said the band had their set cut short for using a ‘discriminatory’ chant.

THIS ancient and "enchanting" woodland in Scotland could be the most magical found anywhere in the country. Located in the West Highlands, Ariundle Oakwood is said to be a "precious fragment" of a ...