England batters stumble as New Zealand take first-innings lead of 84 runs

The tone for England’s struggles was established early, with Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith all falling in the first six overs of the day. A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes ...

Pictures of Ballard School Year 11 prom at Careys Manor

The red carpet was rolled out for the occasion on Monday night, June 22. The school has shared images of the students dressed ...

Stars perfectly aligned at Newcastle for Plate smasher

Align The Stars pounced late to land the Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate for Middleham trainer Charlie Johnston. A 10-1 chance under Daniel Muscutt, the five-year-old gelding was always up with the ...

Novak Djokovic inspired by ‘remarkable’ Serena Williams ahead of comeback

Novak Djokovic has told Serena Williams her sensational comeback is “truly inspirational” as he sets his sights on further Wimbledon glory. Seven-time singles champion Williams will play at the All ...

King calls for debate with ‘respect’ at opening of Scottish Parliament session

Charles and Camilla also met local heroes nominated by MSPs for their ‘extraordinary contribution’ to communities.

‘Real progress’ made on defence spending plan this week, Jarvis says

“Real progress” has been made this week over the long-delayed defence investment plan but work within Government is ongoing to “get it right” in the coming days, Dan Jarvis has said.

Young boy given urgent medical care on Wareham riverbank

A young boy was given urgent first aid by quick-thinking emergency service personnel after being found on a riverbank ...

Qirat collects Criterion prize at the expense of Never So Brave

Qirat was unruly in the stalls but was bounced into a lead by Silvestre de Sousa and took the field to the two-furlong marker. After being joined and probably just headed by Never ...

Paborus makes light work of absence to land Chipchase honours

Paborus defied an absence of nearly a year to land the Group Three Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle for trainer Ed Bethell and owners Wathnan Racing. Last seen 364 days ago in the Criterion Stakes at ...

Pictures of Oak Academy Year 11 prom at The Three Tuns

IT was party time for Oak Academy's year 11 students on Friday night, June 26. The pupils enjoyed their school prom at The ...

Dash delight for Katie Scott with Naana’s Shadow

Naana’s Shadow got the better of a ding-dong final furlong battle with Schroedinger’s Cat to land the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap at York. The Katie Scott-trained winner took the three-year ...

Swanage Coastguard has busy week during the heatwave

Following a week of incidents, the Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team assisted at a medical emergency in Studland on Monday, June 22, providing care to a casualty experiencing chest p ...