THE date of the funeral for Ray French, the former BBC rugby league commentator and dual-code international, has been confirmed.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes following the death of former Labour Party general secretary Lord Tom Sawyer. He said the former trade unionist’s “place in our party’s history is ...

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract until summer 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman was appointed as Black Cats boss in June 2024 following his departure from Lorient.

STAR readers have expressed shock and sadness after a 74-year-old woman died after a car came off the road and into a field after she suffered a suspected medical episode.

A website is being set up with details of around 40 suspects still wanted across five police forces – Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cleveland, Northumbria and Avon and Somerset. Disorder spread ...

Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland’s route director, said: “Storm Floris has caused significant disruption to Scotland’s railway, with wind speeds of up to 90mph, unprecedented for a summer storm. “Our ...

Ruth Szymankiewicz should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital after an incident 10 days before her death, an inquest heard.

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died aged 90, her family announced. Dubbed the “housewife superspy” when she came into the role, she is widely credited as the ...

Around 2,700 homes in Ireland are still without power after Storm Floris brought strong winds to the island. Weather alerts remain in place on both sides of the border. In Northern Ireland several ...

The Gers boss hit out following the Premiership opener, questioning mentality, speaking about “egos” and accusing some ...

Fresh from Group One glory in France on Sunday with Fallen Angel, Danny Tudhope was in double form at Ripon on Monday from just three rides.

Mia Kirkland has been announced as the supporting act for Becky Hill at Haydock Park Racecourse on Friday, August 8, as part of The Jockey Club Live concert series. Mia, 20, said: "Becky Hill is one ...