England have their fingers crossed over an injury scare to Ben Stokes with Ollie Pope admitting the captain may need to be protected from pushing himself to the limit at Lord’s.

A Horden teenager was among a group who travelled to Parliament to campaign to include lessons on serious youth violence in the curriculum.

The demolition of a former eyesore hotel now needs extra funds after surveyors found the “worst levels of asbestos they have ever encountered”.

Staff at Beamish Museum are investigating after a dog had to be put down after reportedly drinking from a communal pet water bowl at the site.

Iga Swiatek has surprised herself with her form on grass, and she is now just one victory away from a first senior Wimbledon title. The Pole has been growing in confidence on grass all fortnight and ...

Aryna Sabalenka made a conscious effort to be a gracious loser at Wimbledon, but still took a swipe at new finalist Amanda Anisimova. World number one and title favourite Sabalenka was beaten 6-4 4-6 ...