The living goddess – or kumari – is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists but becomes a mere mortal when she reaches puberty.

Unions have said the job cut plans come despite ‘at least two bids’ to buy and operate the facility as a going concern.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced repeated questions about whether she will raise taxes, including VAT, when she delivers the Budget in November.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he wants to get a trial into puberty blockers “up and running as soon as possible”. Plans for one were announced in 2024 following the publication of the Cass ...

Mark and Louise O’Connor, and their son Evan, were found dead at the family’s home in Dromgowna, outside Tallanstown village.

"We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to contribute, so if you are interested in being involved and shaping your town, please attend a workshop meeting to be held at Otley Town Council ...

The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

The Crown Prosecution Service’s justification for stopping the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry is inadequate, MPs suggested.

Kyle Hatherell, Deago Bailey and Josh Caufield are all experienced Premiership operators, and the newest recruit, Rory Scannell, has played over 200 games for Munster and earned three caps for Ireland ...

The number of house sales in August was 2% higher than in the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. Across the UK, an estimated 93,630 home sales took place in ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will use his leader’s speech at Labour’s conference to set out the plans for NHS Online.

Boyzone will reunite for a one-off stadium show next year. The gig will be the band’s first performance together since a five-night run at the London Palladium in 2019. Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, ...