Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

England lock Ollie Chessum savoured a “first day of school” feeling as the British and Irish Lions assembled for the first time ahead of this summer’s tour of Australia. Andy Farrell’s 38-man squad ...

German police were searching for a man who attacked and injured at least five people in the western city of Bielefeld early on Sunday. Police said three people suffered serious injuries and were being ...

Charles Darwin justified short odds in the Coolmore Stud The Antarctic Race over five furlongs at Naas to stay on course for a trip to Royal Ascot. Debutant Cardiff By The Sea, a 320,000 guineas buy ...

The mother of Southport attack victim Elsie Dot Stancombe has praised “inspiring” blood donors during a drive in the seaside town. Almost 100 people donated blood at the session at St John Stone ...

The UK Government should reconsider allowing a second independence referendum if there is an “overwhelming desire” for it in Scotland, Michael Gove has said. The Tory grandee was part of successive ...

Iliman Ndiaye scored the last goals at Goodison Park as Everton signed off 133 years of history with a fitting 2-0 win over an abject Southampton.

Damysus’ Dante second is inspiring Betfred Derby dreams for the Wathnan Racing team, who have confirmed it is “all systems go” for a tilt at Epsom glory.

The 35-year-old is patron of Horatio’s Garden, a charity that creates peaceful garden spaces for spinal injury patients.

Alyanaabi could be set for a successful season after serving a reminder of his quality in a winning reappearance at Haydock.

A 16-year-old boy has died following reports of a disturbance at a beach in Ayrshire. Police are appealing for witnesses who were at Irvine Beach on Saturday to come forward. Officers were called to ...

Centrica has said it remains in talks with ministers about Government cooperation to expand and revamp its Rough facility.