The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.

Fraser Wood, 7, was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer known as lymphoblastic lymphoma after becoming ill over the summer ...

People in Northern Ireland are more eager to experience a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day than anywhere else in the UK.

Ex-Swansea City midfielder Matt Grimes is wanted by Wales - but only if the FAW can agree a change to eligibility rules.

Dog owners have been warned that before they head out, they need to ensure their dog is protected. If you fail to do so, ...

A petition launched to extend free bus travel for all people aged over 60 in England has now received over 15,000 signatures.

There are a number of schemes in place across the UK to help make public transport more affordable for older people and those ...

Older people can qualify for a free bus pass in England when they reach the state pension age of 66 for both men and women.

Along the wild Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland, there's a community of small-scale businesses - from innovative ...

The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after a compelling second round of Six Nations rugby. Only Ireland remains unbeaten after it ...

According to WXCharts maps, some parts of the country will experience freezing temperatures of -11C on February 18, with the ...

The latest weather maps show a 'Siberian freeze' is set to slam into the UK in a matter of days, with the whole country ...