Bournemouth still alive in fight for survival after beating Leicester

Eddie Howe declared Bournemouth’s Premier League relegation scrap “alive” after an astonishing second-half fightback shocked Champions League-chasing Leicester.Dominic Solanke ended his top-flight goal drought with a timely brace as the..

Philip Pullman criticises 'disgraceful' Government

Author Philip Pullman says he is looking forward to a review into the Government's response to Covid-19 after criticising the approach to the crisis.

Study shows boys have fallen behind girls at reading

The gender gap in the number of children who say they take pleasure in reading and do it daily appears to have widened, prompting fears that boys could be at “risk of losing out” due to the pandemic.

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens

The first pine martens to be reintroduced to England have had kits, marking a milestone in efforts to boost their recovery, conservationists said.The native carnivores all but vanished from England in the face of extensive hunting and loss of their..

Mourinho praises Spurs players after Arsenal fightback

Mourinho’s side had to beat the Gunners to stay in the race for Europa League qualification and they moved above their opponents thanks to Toby Alderweireld’s 81st-minute winner.Arsenal had taken an early lead through a superb Alexandre Lacazette..

Captains reflect on West Indies' first test victory

Ben Stokes and Jason Holder reflect on the West Indies victory in the first Test in their three match series.

UK and France agree to make intelligence cell to tackle migrant crossings

Home Secretary Priti Patel and her French counterpart have signed an agreement on intelligence sharing in an effort to tackle migrant crossings.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll at 44,819

The Department of Health and Social Care said 44,819 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Saturday.

What businesses will open from July 13?

From July 13, more businesses in the UK will be allowed to reopen for the first time since the lockdown.

Government announces £700m for Britain-EU border

More than £700 million is to be spent on building new infrastructure, hiring staff and developing technology to ensure Britain’s border systems are fully operational when the UK leaves the EU at the end of the year.Cabinet Office Minister Michael..

Michael Gove says face masks should not be mandatory in shops

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove tells Andrew Marr face masks should not be mandatory in shops and he 'trusts people's good sense' to choose to wear one.

Baby wombat Ted the latest recruit at police station in Australia

There’s a new furry recruit patrolling Queanbeyan Police Station in Australia, after one of its officers took in orphaned baby wombat Ted.Monaro Police District’s Senior Constable Tori Murray took in the eight-month-old bare-nosed wombat after his..

Brexit briefing: 172 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Donald Trump wears mask in public for first time

Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital, the first time the US president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading coronavirus.

Twelfth of July: Crowds gather as bonfires lit

Bonfires have been lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland as the annual July tradition took place amid coronavirus restrictions.While there were fewer fires than usual, significant crowds did gather at several of the bonfires that went ahead.In..

Pep Guardiola 'a lot' confident Manchester City will win UEFA appeal

Pep Guardiola says he is "a lot" confident that Manchester City will win its UEFA appeal on Monday and again compete in Europe.Raheem Sterling’s superb treble and goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bernardo Silva earned City a 5-0 success at the Amex..

West Indies remain quietly confident before final day of first Test

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says he remains confident that his side can keep their cool and push for victory in the final day of their first Test against England.

Lampard frustrated after Sheffield United thrashing

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was visibly frustrated after his side fell to a surprising 3-0 defeat against Sheffield United. The Blues began the day in third place in pursuit of a Champions League place, but could fall out of the top four on Monday..

UK holidaymakers embrace ‘new normal’ as they return to Ibiza

Last-minute British holidaymakers have embraced the “new normal” travel experience by heading to Ibiza on the first weekend of the relaxation of UK quarantine rules.More than 500 sun-seekers travelling on flights from Manchester and London to the..

Brooklyn Beckham gets engaged

Brooklyn Beckham has confirmed he is engaged to American actress Nicola Peltz.Brooklyn, the eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham, revealed in an Instagram post that he had asked Peltz, 25, to marry him two weeks ago.

Daniel Farke reacts to Norwich relegation

Norwich City manager Daniel Farke has shared his disappointment at his side's relegation from the Premier League.Michail Antonio’s four goals secured a 4-0 victory for the Hammers at Carrow Road, as the Canaries lost their top-flight status with..

Stone 'confident' after Trump commuted sentence

Former Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone said he's "confident" he can win an appeal after the President commuted his prison sentence for obstructing a probe into whether the 2016 Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

Brexit briefing: 173 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Swimmers return to some outdoor pools in England

Some outdoor pools and lidos have welcomed back swimmers this weekend, after the Government announced further easing of coronavirus lockdown measures. But some facilities opted to remain closed after saying the Thursday announcement had not given them..

Tribute to Jack Charlton, who has died aged 85

People from the world of football and beyond have taken to social media to pay tribute to Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, who has died aged 85.

Olympic cycling champion Katie Archibald admits to lockdown struggles

Olympic cycling champion Katie Archibald has admitted she struggled to cope with the reality of lockdown life but intends to emerge from the crisis with a fresh perspective.The 26-year-old, who won gold as part of the women’s team pursuit squad at..

Donald Trump commutes sentence of former adviser Roger Stone

US President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of his former adviser Roger Stone.The move came just days before Stone was due to report to prison to serve 40 months for crimes related to the Russia investigation.The White House confirmed the..

Football great Jack Charlton dies aged 85

Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, has died of lymphoma aged 85.Charlton, diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year, had also been battling dementia.He spent his entire 21-year playing..

Search continues for missing Glee actress Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera’s four-year-old son told police he watched her disappear beneath the water at the California lake she is feared to have drowned at, an officer has said.Police told the PA news agency that Josey Hollis, who is safe and well, observed his..

Applications flood in for police recruitment drive

More than 70,000 people applied to become police officers in the first six months of the Government's recruitment drive. The applications were submitted between October and April for roles in forces across England and Wales as part of efforts to sign..

Woman who knits angel mascots for key workers wins ‘£1m of cheer’ on scratchcard

A mother of four who has knitted little angel mascots to spread joy for frontline workers has won “£1 million of cheer” on a National Lottery scratchcard.Debbie Goolding, from Aldershot, Hampshire, has been running a team of knitters, many of..

Audio appears to capture Johnny Depp asking Amber Heard to cut him

Audio released from July 2016 appears to capture actor Johnny Depp asking his then wife, Amber Heard, to cut him. It was played during his high-profile libel trial against The Sun newspaper. The trial continues.

Boris Johnson discusses face coverings and urges Britons back to work

The Prime Minister has urged people to wear face coverings in confined places when meeting others they do not normally come into contact with. He added that people should start returning to work when they can.

Model town prepares to reopen to the public

Wimborne Model Town and Gardens in Dorset prepares to reopen to the public on Saturday following the easing of lockdown restrictions in England.The miniature attraction, which opened in 1951, features more than 100 vintage shop fronts at 1/10th scale,..

Daniel Farke accepts Norwich are heading for the Championship

Daniel Farke has accepted that Norwich will be relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season, admitting that even victory in their remaining four games will not be enough to avoid the drop.

Donald Trump: Joe Biden is plagiarising my economic plan

US President Donald Trump has claimed his White House opponent Joe Biden has 'plagiarised' his economic plan.

Sheffield United v Chelsea: Premier League match preview

In-depth match preview looking at Sheffield United's Premier League clash against Chelsea, as the Blues look to consolidate third place.

Mourinho still frustrated at refereeing errors

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho remained visibly frustrated at what he deemed as refereeing errors in recent games while looking ahead to the north London derby against Arsenal. Ahead of the clash, Mourinho also said he won't be watching Amazon..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll at 44,650

The Department of Health and Social Care said 44,650 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday – up by 48 from 44,602 the previous day.

Manchester United v Southampton: Premier League match preview

In-depth match preview of Manchester United's Premier League match against Southampton. As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men look to continue their push for a top-four finish.

Gordon Ramsay calls on Londoners to return to restaurants

Star chef Gordon Ramsay sends a message to Londoners asking for them to return to restaurants with many struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Klopp: 'Henderson will be back with us soon'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that captain Jordan Henderson will be out for the remainder of the season, but will be back in time for the next campaign.

Tottenham v Arsenal: Premier League match preview

In-depth match preview of Tottenham's Premier League clash against Arsenal, with just a point separating the north London rivals.

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to comply with face covering rules

Nicola Sturgeon said she is hopeful people will comply with new rules making face coverings compulsory in shops.

Dame Vera Lynn laid to rest

Dame Vera Lynn has been honoured with a flypast in her beloved East Sussex village ahead of her funeral.Two Second World War fighter planes soared over Ditchling to remember the late singer.The aircraft made three passes over the quiet village before..

Tottenham documentary to centre around Jose Mourinho’s arrival at club

Courtesy: Amazon PrimeAmazon Prime release the trailer for the new Tottenham documentary 'All or Nothing'.The series following Spurs will initially focus on the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino and subsequent arrival of Jose Mourinho when it airs later..

Champions League: Quarter-final draw

A look at the Champions League quarter-final draw that could see Manchester City face Juventus, should they overcome Real Madrid in their last-16 tie.

Boris Johnson thanks school leavers for their hard work during the pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a message of thanks to 2020 school leavers, who had their time in education curtailed by the coronavirus crisis.

Duchess of Cambridge introduces Andy Murray to young tennis fans

The Duchess of Cambridge introduces surprise guest, the former Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, to young tennis fans from Bond Primary School in Mitcham.

Gyms begin plan to reopen across the UK

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to reopen gyms with outdoor pools and gyms set to open in England on Saturday.