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 ...

The body of a man has been recovered from a river in Essex. Essex officers found a man’s body on the morning of Sunday, July 13, in the River Blackwater near Maldon.

Israeli troops have opened fire towards crowds of Palestinians seeking food from distribution hubs in southern Gaza, killing at least 32 people, according to witnesses and hospital officials. The two ...