While the property market in England and Wales remained stable but static in 2024, establishing a ‘new normal’ baseline of cross-market activity well below pre-Covid levels across most key metrics, Scotland trended back towards 2019 volumes. Why is that, and what lessons can be learned from Scotland’s housing market?

The Scottish Government has been urged to follow the Welsh example when implementing nationwide 20mph speed limits, following reports of safety improvements across the nation. Representatives from the Scottish Greens have called on Scotland to take note of Wales when deciding how to roll the slower limits out ahead of new changes this year.

Jac Morgan captained Wales in the U20 Six Nations in 2020, achieving more turnovers than any other player in the tournament before it got halted due to the COVID pandemic. He made his senior Wales debut in 2022 and has made 17 appearances, and will captain Wales for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

Scotland Under-20s began their 2025 Six Nations campaign with the all too familiar feeling of defeat as they went down 22-10 to their Italian counterparts at Hive Stadium. Kenny Murray's youngsters competed reasonably well with the visitors, trailing 7-5 at the break, but Italy turned on the gas in the second half and came out worthy winners.

Head coach Richard Whiffin says a succesful 2025 U20 Six Nations campaign will see them "pick up more wins" than in 2024.

France host Wales on Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations seeking a first title in the tournament since rampaging past all contenders for the 2022 crown.

Showcasing the best young boxing talent, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Wales and BBC Scotland will broadcast a series of three boxing events live on BBC iPlayer and BBC television, starting with Belfast on Saturday 1 February. Nations Fight Night will bring live boxing back to BBC audiences right across the UK.

The Welsh Government has said the first year of the lower speed limit has seen 100 fewer people killed and seriously injured on the roads.

A reduction in road casualties in Wales has prompted many to call on the UK government to introduce a nationwide blanket 20mph speed limit in urban areas

A spate of injuries has left Scotland without key players as Tom English looks forward to the Six Nations opener against a dangerous Italian side at Murrayfield.

Wales are similar odds to beat France in Paris as Japan were when they famously downed South Africa 34-32 at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. That was the biggest upset in World Cup history, and a Wales win tonight would be one of the biggest in Six Nations history.

In news that will delight Alice Cooper fans living in Scotland and Wales, the shock rock pioneer has announced a pair of UK headline shows in Cardiff and Edinburgh.