Pupils in a Florida school district will only be reading excerpts of Shakespeare rather than the full plays after new guidelines regarding sexual content in the curriculum were brought in.

A maternity unit has been given the lowest possible rating after the regulator described it as a "chaotic environment which was not fit for purpose".

If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good news for you.

The "ghostly" remains of a Victorian ship designed by the builder of the famous tea clipper the Cutty Sark has been granted protected status. 

Canadian singer Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Los Angeles court for shooting US rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

A new scientific study is challenging the narrative around using social media, after finding it may benefit mental health.

The UK is on course to experience five years of "lost" economic growth and is at risk of a recession next year, according to an economic think tank.

Six English water companies are facing legal action over allegations they under-reported pollution discharges and overcharged customers as a result.

Labour has set up a task force responsible for drawing up reforms to increase the number of crimes solved - which the party would implement if it wins the next election.

A murder investigation is under way after a woman's remains were found in a west London canal.