Plans to expand sports facilities at Bishop Auckland College with a 3G football pitch have been withdrawn after objections from a sporting body.

The annual Christmas Markets in Newcastle City Centre were finally opened for business this morning - here are just a few pictures.

Interim boss Lee Carsley says his focus remains on getting England back into the top tier of the Nations League as he prepares for a final game in charge on Sunday before the arrival of new manager ...

Taylor Knibb admitted she was in disbelief after storming to the inaugural T100 Triathlon World Championship title in Dubai.

Ireland prop Andrew Porter believes veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a “huge asset” at international level following his record-equalling outing against Argentina.

A woman’s body has been found in the boot of a car in east London, Northamptonshire Police have said. Detectives said a murder inquiry has been launched into the “suspicious” discovery in Ilford.

A man has been hospitalised and five people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the leg in the early hours of this morning. Police and crime scene investigators have been in attendance on ...

Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania said he would step down and hold elections if protesters left the parliament building.

FOODIES are set to delight as York Christmas Market returns with a wide variety of treats to try. As The Press reported, the market - formerly St Nicholas Fair – has officially opened on Thursday ...

A knife handle featuring a gladiator will be displayed at Hadrian’s Wall after being discovered by two divers.

The SNP’s ruling body has proposed cutting staff at its headquarters from 26 to 16. The national executive committee (NEC) met on Saturday to agree to consult on the proposal to “streamline” staffing, ...

Tyrrell Hatton has been labelled a “terrible influence” after snapping a club and making foul-mouthed complaints about course conditions in round three of the DP World Tour Championship.