Buckinghamshire Council have responded to an accusation that a contractor mowed down a wildflower restoration project saying it is investigating.

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.

The former England international is to hang up his boots upon completion of the Tigers’ Gallagher Premiership title pursuit next month.

Charlie Appleby will be a keen observer of the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas on Saturday as he formulates a plan for his Newmarket Classic third Shadow Of Light. The son of Lope De Vega thrived as a ...

Reform UK is the most popular political party among voters and the Conservatives have fallen into fourth place, the latest opinion polling reveals. Nigel Farage’s party has the backing of 29% of the ...

Ahmed Ebid is believed to be the first person convicted of organising boat crossings across the Mediterranean from the UK.

Stamford director of rugby Matthew Albinson revealed his side lived out their dreams despite going down 45-15 to Brunel University in the Men’s Counties 1 Championship final at Allianz Stadium, ...

Harry Maguire admits the Manchester United dressing room has been taken aback by the “remarkable” way fans have supported them during a disappointing campaign they are desperate to end on a high with ...

Brennan Johnson played down Tottenham’s past wins over Manchester United but is confident they will formulate a new plan to secure Europa League glory on Wednesday. Spurs have defeated United three ...

Zilvinas Ledovskis, 50, of Swansea, was found not guilty after the prosecution said it would be presenting no evidence against him.

Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro were all involved as Manchester United trained on the eve of their Europa League final against Tottenham. Forward Zirkzee has missed United’s last eight games ...

Matt Sherratt will resume interim head coach duty for Wales’ two-Test Japan tour in July. Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations games this season after Warren Gatland ...