Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship – the final major of the year – and there are a number of intriguing plot lines. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the players who are likely to be ...

A rare male marsh harrier was captured in a stunning photograph soaring above Colne Point Nature Reserve in Essex.

There are some closures Essex drivers should be aware of this weekend, according to National Highways England. Essex's main roads, such as the M25 and Dartford Crossing, will be affected. If you are ...

Switzerland substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Stade de Geneve, while Arsenal and Tottenham both completed transfers ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Last month the 36 year-old US musician pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily ...

The 39-year-old will defend her title as undisputed world light-welterweight champion in New York on Friday night.

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit ...

More than 1,750 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence. One survivor of the crime, Sarah, has urged anyone who has suffered ...

Total UK footfall fell by 1.8 year-on-year in June, a dip from May’s 1.7 decline, according to British Retail Consortium-Sensormatic data.

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

Researchers analysed 750,000 household records covering 2019/20, 2020/21, and 2021/22 and said their study is the most comprehensive of its kind.