Maro Itoje is expected to be named the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 when the squad for this summer’s tour to Australia is announced on Thursday.

Nakheel is on target to make her return to action at York’s Dante meeting but whether that is in the Yorkshire Cup or the Middleton Stakes has still to be determined. Last seen winning the Park Hill ...

Two former friends accused of cutting down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree committed the “arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery,” ...

Ryan Moore had to get serious with Lambourn as he put himself in the Betfred Derby picture when providing Aidan O’Brien with a record-extending 11th Boodles Chester Vase Stakes victory.

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, dressed in distinctive bright red ...

A RECORD batting partnership between two players from Cockermouth CC, preceded by a five-fer from an ex-Cockermouth CC player, helped Cumbria CCC ...

His former partner Cheryl Tweedy is an estate administrator, meaning she is legally responsible for his money, property and possessions.

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Charles visited the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a 10-year project designed to protect the Thames from sewage pollution.

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

JD Wetherspoon is planning to open 15 new pubs across the UK, according to reports, with five of the new locations already having opening dates.

Sainsbury's customers said they 'won't use self-checkouts again' as supermarket makes major change after 'reviewing' security measures ...