Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.

It comes as leaders meet in Strasbourg to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights.

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.

Less severe yellow warnings for wind remain in parts of Scotland, but warnings elsewhere have passed.

He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.

A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.

Scott John Trigg-Turner told a year eight class he had been a US marine and still owned a gun.

The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.

The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated.

It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

Cavalier King Charles spaniel Mabel is seen welcoming home two of her four stolen Cavapoo puppies.

Max has become the youngest male video game developer after his four-hour attempt in May.

Kevin Sinfield meets the family of Kyle Sieniawski, who died from motor neurone disease aged 14.

A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."

In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.

Academy trust with 5,000 secondary pupils says behaviour has improved since new measures introduced.

Overcrowding problems at Barlinnie Prison's are not likely to disappear due to erly release and the building of new prisons.

Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.

The annual bill for taxi use has more than doubled since 2020 - rising to almost £40m

The motorway was shut overnight near Abington in South Lanarkshire while some rail services were also disrupted.

Scott John Trigg-Turner told a year eight class he had been a US marine and still owned a gun.