New Match of the Day host Mark Chapman will also front some of Sky Sports’ live Premier League football coverage this season. Chapman is one of three new presenters on the BBC’s Saturday night ...

A Labour councillor who called for far-right protesters’ throats to be cut at an anti-racism protest told police the “ill-advised” comments were made “in the heat of the moment”, a court has heard.

Rachel Reeves made her first trip to the province as Chancellor, visiting the filmmaking facilities at Studio Ulster in Belfast.

Bronwen James, 29, pleaded guilty to one charge of engaging in sexual communication with a child but she denied a total of 11 other offences.

Crystal Palace have claimed “sporting merit is rendered meaningless” following UEFA’s decision to demote them from the Europa League and the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s rejection of their appeal.

Clive Cox’s talented youngster impressed at the Wiltshire track when defying a penalty there on his second start, and after being narrowly denied when upped in class for Ascot’s Pat Eddery Stakes he ...

A community pub is set to reopen its doors following a major refurbishment. The Kings Arms on Main Street, Egremont, will relaunch on Thursday, August 14, following an investment of more than £450,000 ...

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension and told to attend an education programme over abusive words he used about ex-Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp. Coote ...

Check out our regular round-up of Carlisle United's loan players and some ex-Blues in the thick of the weekend action.

Two thirds of Britons believe the Duke of York should be stripped of his remaining royal titles, according to a new poll. Research by YouGov found that 67% of the public would back the removal of ...

BBC’s File on 4 said patients were left immobile and addicted to painkillers due to issues with the joint replacement.

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her “incredible respect” for Queen Elizabeth II – saying an audience with her was “more nerve-racking than doing First Minister’s Questions”.