James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, was violent towards his alleged victim during sex, the court heard.

Rachel Reeves made her first trip to the province as Chancellor, visiting the filmmaking facilities at Studio Ulster in Belfast.

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “incredible respect” for Queen Elizabeth II – saying an audience with her was “more nerve-racking than doing First Minister’s Questions”.

Premier League club Sunderland AFC have opposed plans to build houses near their Stadium of Light ground, saying development could have “catastrophic consequences”. Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus said ...

The letter urges the Government to follow the science and states ‘any new application to exploit Rosebank’s reserves must be refused’.

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

Paris St Germain have completed the signing of defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth. The Ukraine international has agreed a five-year contract with the European champions in a deal reportedly ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension and told to attend an education programme over abusive words he used about ex-Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp. Coote ...

Brynmyrnach Chapel in Hermon, Pembrokeshire, will now serve the community in a different way after its congregation gathered for the last time in September 2022, closing the doors on 134 years of ...

Pat found the man lying on the ground at the top of Carn Ingli, exhibiting signs of a possible heart attack. The man had already had aspirin and Pat and his wife liaised with the emergency services ...

The Government has appointed insolvency specialists to step up planning for Thames Water in case the troubled water company collapses. Environment Secretary Steve Reed signed off the appointment, with ...

Two thirds of Britons believe the Duke of York should be stripped of his remaining royal titles, according to a new poll. Research by YouGov found that 67% of the public would back the removal of ...