About a third of secondary schools in northern England and the midlands are not good enough, Ofsted's annual report says.

Scientists set out this week to drill a hole into the Indian Ocean floor to try to get below the Earth's crust for the first time, testing theories about the make-up of the crust on the way down.

Christmas tree lights might be slowing your wi-fi speeds warns watchdog Ofcom as it releases an app that can check for interference.

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe is no longer mentally ill and should be returned to jail, it has been reported.

Labour is to officially launch its campaign for the UK to stay in the EU, arguing that the country's security depends on its continued membership.

Wales becomes the first nation in the UK to introduce a "revolutionary" new system to increase the number of organ donors.

Turkey's President Erdogan challenges Russia to prove its claim that Ankara shot down a Russian plane to protect oil trade with Islamic State.

Prince Charles is to call for better protection of the world's forests at the UN climate conference in Paris.