Simon Parkes, from Bristol, was last seen in December 1986 when the ship he was serving on, HMS Illustrious, was docked in the territory.

Tom Shearman attempted to rescue his family but was beaten back by the severity of the fire that destroyed his home near Stroud on Boxing Day.

Experts warned 2026 looks set to be another ‘sluggish year’ with few policies to spur on private sector growth.

The King and Princess of Wales were back in action after health issues although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ended the year stripped of his titles.

McClenaghan, from Newtownards in Co Down, becomes an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) a year after he created ...

Ice skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean said the news of a damehood and knighthood was the “perfect” way to ...

SaxaVord on the northernmost inhabited island of Unst is home to the UK’s only licensed ‘vertical launch’ spaceport.

Luther star Idris Elba has been knighted in the New Year Honours. The 53-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as DCI John Luther in the BBC crime series, has been honoured for his services ...

Author and TV host Richard Osman has said he is “absolutely thrilled” to have been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). The game show host, who writes The Thursday Murder Club ...

Sir Idris is knighted for services to young people and Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher are recognised for services to ice skating and volunteering.

Comedian Matt Lucas has said he had to read a letter informing him he had been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “a couple of times” as he thought it may be a prank.

More than 1,100 official files at the Public Record Office in Belfast have been opened to the public under the 20-year rule.