Sarah Smith joined the broadcaster in the role in 2014. She was appointed BBC North America Editor in November last year and, according to the Times, “said the adversarial world of US politics, where the mainstream media are sometimes threatened by gun-toting political
There aren’t many canal holidays where you feel tempted to take a plunge over the side — then do. Not only is this canal a mile wide in parts but you can also swim in much of it since it’s perfectly clean
Prince Charles faces being interviewed by police over an alleged ‘cash for honours’ scandal, it emerged last night. Scotland Yard has announced an inquiry into claims surrounding his once closest aide, Michael Fawcett. The bombshell for the royals comes less than 24
Nicola Sturgeon confirmed “preparatory work is underway” to enable a second referendum to be held – a commitment both the SNP and their Scottish Green Party partners in Government made in their manifestos for last year’s Holyrood elections. But Tony Blair’s former
Scots have been heading to the polls in what is regarded as the country’s most important elections in recent years. During her campaign, Ms Sturgeon vowed she will demand the legal powers for a second referendum on Scottish independence be transferred from
Partner, 80, of race activist killed by police at 1979 London protest accuses Scotland Yard of ‘abusing surveillance powers to protect themselves from justice’, spy cops inquiry hears Blair Peach died aged 33 after being hit by an officer during a protest
SNP slammed over independence plans by Murdo Fraser Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she will press ahead with plans for Scottish independence if the party can win a majority at Thursday’s crunch elections. The SNP released its election manifesto, which
Scotland The most recent Scottish voting intention poll found a pro-independence majority is most likely after the results of May 6 are in. Of 1,144 Scottish adults aged 16 and over, 52 percent would back the Scottish National Party in the constituency
“I will be responsible about that and I will build, and ultimately I think win, the case for independence through patient persuasion of people across the country.” However, while Ms Sturgeon said this in the debate on Tuesday, her stance has long
Anyone aged 16 and over who lives in Scotland and is registered to vote is able to visit the polls on election day. People under 16 and those who are legally excluded from voting are not entitled to vote on polling day.