A murder inquiry is launched after a body found in Clydebank is confirmed as that of missing local teenager Paige Doherty.

The handling of child sexual exploitation cases by South Yorkshire Police was "inadequate", according to a major report.

The variation in care women get when giving birth in hospital in England is concerning, experts say.

The ash tree is likely to be wiped out in Europe, according to the largest-ever survey of the species.

Children in England and Wales who go missing are being left at risk of serious harm because of "unacceptable inconsistencies" in policing, a report by inspectors says.

Old boys' networks" are stopping women from getting into the boardroom in the UK's top companies, according to the equalities watchdog.

British Home Stores' creditors will on Wednesday vote on a deal that will determine the High Street retailer's future.

US presidential front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, continue their winning streaks, taking Arizona.