Genetic researchers are looking for thousands of people with at least two grandparents born in Orkney or Shetland.

The company wants to distance its film studio from Rupert Murdoch's news company, US media report.

One of six white-tailed eagles released on the Isle of Wight has been seen roosting with red kites.

BBC Sport speaks to fans at the UFC 246 weigh-ins to find out who they would like to see win, Conor McGregor or Donald Cerrone.

A run through San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's top five plays before Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers.

Roger Federer says he did what he could when poor air quality affected the health of players in Australian Open qualifying.

Heavy rains douse some fires on the east coast, but bring a new threat of flooding to some areas.

The five MPs running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn will be quizzed by party members for the first time later.

The announcement by white actor Hank Azaria follows accusations of racial stereotyping.

At 67.08cm (2ft 2.41in), Khagendra Thapa Magar was recognised the shortest living man who could walk.

Aadil Umair Rahim went missing on Friday evening and police are searching Newport Pagnell services.

Police said the child was an "innocent bystander" when a gun was fired from a moving car in Sheffield.

Sajid Javid warns businesses UK and EU regulations will differ after Brexit, saying firms must "adjust".

The Balearic Islands ban pub crawls and happy hours in popular destinations in Ibiza and Majorca.

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition where skin can tear at the slightest touch.

Police entered Surrey History Centre and "seized" files in a constabulary archive, a memo claims.

Before his death, Danny Butcher paid £13,000 for training with Samuel Leeds' Property Investors firm.

Stuart Bingham comes from 4-1 down to beat Kyren Wilson and set up a Masters semi-final match against David Gilbert.

Britain's Team Ineos rider Chris Froome confirms he will go for a fifth Tour de France title in 2020 having returned to training after a serious injury.

A review will examine how university funding can be targeted at priority subjects.