A hunch from Owen Burrows to explore options at 10 furlongs paid dividends, as new recruit Royal Dubai thrived over the extra yardage in the BetVictor Steventon Stakes at Newbury.

A hole-in-one for England’s John Parry catapulted him onto the leaderboard on day three of The Open at Royal Portrush. The 38-year-old’s tee shot at the 199-yard 13th took three bounces before ...

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley has not ruled out seeking a nomination to become Ireland’s next president. An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it ...

Former Open champion Henrik Stenson was first to take advantage of good scoring conditions at Royal Portrush after getting to four under through 12 holes. Sweden’s Stenson, winner at Troon in 2016, ...

Yellow weather warnings have been extended to much of the UK as thunderstorms threaten to cause flooding and disruption this weekend. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for heavy ...

The British and Irish Lions have sight of a series victory after overpowering Australia 27-19 in a one-sided opener that only became competitive in the second half.

England defender Esme Morgan insisted the Lionesses were “very optimistic” captain Leah Williamson would be fit to play in Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after she was forced off in ...

Aidan O’Brien has revealed his Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Lake Victoria may not run again. The Frankel filly enjoyed a faultless juvenile campaign, winning each of her five starts including Group One ...

Sandy Peggie was suspended from her job as a nurse with NHS Fife after objecting to trans medic Dr Beth Upton using women’s changing facilities.

Colchester MP Pam Cox has welcomed plans for a directly elected mayor for Greater Essex as part of the Government's Devolution Priority Programme.

A 25-year-old MILEPOST in Colchester has been given a new lease of life thanks to a group of students. The Sustrans Milepost in Brinkley Lane has been re-painted by Sixth Form College Students. Known ...

Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week ...