Two-time former champion Venus Williams has been handed a wild card into this month’s US Open at the age of 45. The seven-time grand slam winner made a surprise comeback to tennis earlier this summer ...

Officers received a report at 9.43pm on Tuesday that a man had been seriously injured after a shot was fired from a vehicle.

Joe Root has dismissed David Warner’s jibe that he will need to “take the surfboard off his front leg” if he and England are to triumph in Australia this winter.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

With his side needing five to win, Clark clubbed Tymal Mills over the boundary at mid-wicket to seal victory against Southern Brave.

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

AN appeal has been launched to help find a wanted man from Dudley. West Midlands Police said Wayne Williams is wanted on suspicion of assault with intent to cause serious harm. The force said the ...

Connections of Helvic Dream have lost their appeal against the decision of the stewards to demote their horse to second in the Galway Hurdle. Helvic Dream and Donagh Meyler won by a head but the ...

US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers.

The Princess of Wales has encouraged people to “cherish the bonds of love and friendship” over summer in a message celebrating the warmest season. Kate made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s ...

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...