A Bronze Age shield found in a peat bog has been returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years. The "spectacular and intricate" combat guard was discovered during labouring work in a ...

Mary Beith, who died last weekend aged 73, was responsible for one of the most memorable newspaper front pages in the history of popular journalism. She was the undercover reporter who took pictures ...

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A church bell that chimed every hour for 200 years has been silenced following a single noise complaint. The 24-hour ringing at Beith Parish Church in North Ayrshire has been stopped after a resident ...

Demanding Bryan Young wants winning to become a habit at Beith – because he doesn't know anything else. The Mighty boss was no stranger to success as a player, particularly during 12 years at ...

Inquiry rules John Barrett, Sandra Gidley, Paul Holmes and Richard Younger-Ross showed 'serious misjudgment' • Sir George Young beaten in third round • Ann Widdecombe was knocked out in second Details ...