Once famous as the location for Wicker Man, Scottish village Wigtown is now known for its book festival, says Carl Dixon

British Airport Authority (BAA) today said it welcomed legislation that would "improve the experience for passengers" as the British government considers new plans to fine airports millions of pounds.

IT used to be one of the life’s simple, taken-for-granted pleasures to stand outside in the blackness of night and just gaze at the star-speckled heavens.

SCOTTISH & Southern Energy, Britain’s second-biggest energy provider, got consent from Scottish ministers to develop Europe’s largest onshore wind farm.

Comedian Patrick Kielty has escaped a driving ban in Scotland despite being caught speeding at more than 100mph.

Donal Hickey looks at mountain biking in Ireland

THE G8 summit was rocked by violence and disagreement last night. Police and demonstrators clashed in running battles a few hundred yards from the Gleneagles luxury hotel where the leaders of the world’s eight richest countries are meeting.

THE riot police looked young and panicky — not a good start. “Calm down, chill, switch on,” their commander ordered as his men grudgingly parted ranks to allow our car through.

CLARISSA Dixon Wright is one of my favourite people. Many of you will know her as the surviving half of the Two Fat Ladies.

More heavy rain is set to hit the coastal area where a village was devastated by a freak deluge.

A big expansion of the slaughter programme to try to combat the spread of foot-and-mouth has been announced by the British Government.