A man who travelled from Liberia nearly two weeks ago is the first confirmed case of the deadly Ebola virus diagnosed on American soil.

Crews from 10 fire engines tackle a blaze at the former Majestyk nightclub in Leeds city centre.

Councils in England and Wales are being overwhelmed with requests to ensure the human rights of vulnerable people are not being abused.

Younger bowel cancer patients should be offered a genetic test to screen for a rare condition linked to a higher risk of cancer, say UK researchers.

US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has apologised after being arrested for speeding while driving under the influence of alcohol in Baltimore, Maryland.

Police investigating the disappearance of missing 14-year-old schoolgirl Alice Gross find a body in a west London river.

The AA complains that the new vehicle tax system will provide the government with extra revenue, as some cars will, in effect, be taxed twice.

Local landline calls in the Aberdeen area and four other UK cities now require the area code to be dialled under changes aimed at freeing up more numbers.