Greater Manchester Police have become the country’s first force to stop strip-searches for welfare purposes after a “hard-hitting” ...

Rory McIlroy mixed the majestic with the mediocre as his roller-coaster Open at Royal Portrush continued on the second day. The Northern Irishman, from an hour down the road in Holywood, began the day ...

The Bowen family are synonymous with the Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase at Market Rasen and this time it is Mickey attempting to get his name on the roll of honour with Courtland and Statuario.

Between 20 and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the amber warning zone, going up to 70 to 100mm in just a few hours where heavy downpours persist. “Torrential rain, with thunderstorms in places, ...

The conflict drew air strikes against Syrian forces by neighbouring Israel in defence of the Druze minority before most of the fighting was halted.

A man has been charged after a cannabis farm was found in Halliwell. Hieu Van Hoawg, 29, of no fixed abode, has been charged with cultivation of cannabis and abstracting electricity. Police have ...

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen said the UK is lacking in ammunition, training, people, logistics, and medical capacity.

Veolia said it has started legal action against Unite and its general secretary Sharon Graham, claiming defamation. The company said the move followed months of protests and “smear campaigns” by the ...

Gregor Townsend praised his Scotland players for showing their “true identity” after they bounced back from defeat to round off their Pacific Tour with an emphatic victory over Samoa. Seven different ...

Johnny Sexton insists Finn Russell’s “flash” skills are matched by the defensive steel needed from the British and Irish Lions fly-half to weather the storm coming his way in Brisbane.

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at his home Open continued on day two at Royal Portrush. The Northern Irishman, from an hour down the road in Holywood, began the day three off the lead but quickly made ...

Parents at a high school have launched a petition to "save" its headteacher following his sudden absence from the post. David Yates was appointed as headteacher at Tottington High School last summer, ...