Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock miss out on selection.

Monty Python star Eric Idle has said Reform UK leader Nigel Farage being “taken seriously” is “appalling to me” after post-Brexit issues meant he was unable to see his Spamalot musical opening in ...

Two-time champion Padraig Harrington got the 153rd Open Championship under way, backed by loud Irish support at Royal Portrush.

Tess Howard, who competed for Team GB in the Paris 2024 games, has joined Dr Alice Porter to make school sports clothing ...

Abbott was suspended by the Labour Party in 2023 after a letter comparing different forms of racism but was readmitted a year later.

A rogue builder jailed as part of a housing repair conspiracy last year is facing another prison sentence after admitting a further fraud charge.

An interactive map of treasured coastal landmarks has been launched online by Historic England, featuring North East favourites.

Rowan Cotton from Ushaw Moor did not see a member of a psych team at Royal Hospital after he tried to take his own life.

Boro head to Mansfield on Saturday, a first opportunity for the fans to see Edwards' side in action. And although it's only a second friendly of the summer and the proper stuff is still three weeks ...

A 17th-century Kingwood Eight Day Table Timepiece by Nathaniel Hodges and a royal tea set were standout lots at Tennants Auctioneers' summer ...

Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a ...

A North Yorkshire sausage company, HECK!, has introduced the 'Bride's Lucky Sausage' in support of a quirky tradition where couples bury ...