An outbreak of a contagious disease in a herd in the Col des Saisies means the race will now bypass two scheduled climbs.

A former HGV driver has become a millionaire after more than 30 years of playing the National Lottery. Ally Gilmour, 57, had to give up work due to ill health but has now won £1,000,000 after matching ...

The British and Irish Lions are aiming to complete their first series victory since 2013 when they clash with Australia in the second Test. Here, the PA news agency examines five talking points ...

Two youths are facing life sentences for murdering a 14-year-old schoolboy who was stabbed 27 times with machetes on a bus. Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa was fatally stabbed as he travelled home on a ...

Suicide prevention charity Samaritans is consulting on plans to close around half of its branches across the UK and Ireland. This could equate to around 100 of the more than 200 locations it runs, ...

Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to count barn owl chicks by the sound of their calls to avoid disturbing their nests. PhD student Kavisha Jayathunge, at Bournemouth ...

Suffolk Police said the driver of the powerboat, a man in his 50s, died at the scene at Oulton Broad on Thursday.

Striking doctors have told of difficult working conditions as they manned picket lines across England. Resident doctor Kelly Johnson said Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s opposition to the strikes ...

A NEW event showcasing Keighley's horticultural talent has made a "memorable" start, say organisers. The Bloomin' Keighley initiative – spearheaded by the town council – invited residents to enter ...

James Guy is targeting a trip to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after admitting he has never been happier in his swimming career. The 29-year-old, a six-times Olympic medallist, will head into the ...

Almost a dozen colourful hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta. Balloons launched from College Green in the heart of the city on Friday ...

Bailey Chadwick, 19, was walking home after seeing friends in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, when he was fatally injured on the B6265.