The number of UFO sightings has varied over the last five years, going from four in 2019 to six in 2020, eight in 2021, one in 2022, and no reported UFO sightings from January 1 to November 1 2023.

Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere as people face a wintry start to the new year.

Police Federation for Northern Ireland chief Liam Kelly said he wants to see officers able to better protect themselves.

A drugs warrant was carried out in Blackburn on New Year’s Eve after police acted on information provided by members of the local community.

Swiss police have said “several tens of people” are presumed dead and about 100 are injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in an Alpine resort during a new year celebration. The ...

A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to them as “three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence”. Tom Shearman attempted to ...

Live updates as Blackburn Rovers host Wrexham on New Year's Day ...

A new city centre race will ensure the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham are for everyone, according to UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner.