David Lammy had been suggested as a potential replacement for Lord Mandelson, who was sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Run Boy Run completed a big handicap double for trainer Richard Spencer and jockey George Wood in the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap. Earlier on the card, Candy had landed the Silver Cup and Run Boy ...

The Scottish Liberal Democrats will “certainly” overtake the Scottish Conservatives at next year’s Holyrood election, its leader has said. Alex Cole-Hamilton said that people have been abandoning the ...

Peace activists in Israel have hailed the planned recognition of a Palestinian state, calling for an end to the war and the release of hostages.

Liverpool have postponed their Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa following the death of former manager Matt Beard on Saturday. Beard, who had two spells in charge of Liverpool, left the ...

Leisure Lakes Bikes’ Ben Mercer highlights Lancashire’s Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland as top UK travel dupes for autumn breaks.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has called on the UK Government to impose more sanctions on Israel as the UK prepares to recognise a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is ...

Stapleton, who revealed his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in October 2024, died in hospital on Sunday morning.

A Horwich shopper is urging people always to check their receipts after he said he experienced multiple pricing errors at a supermarket. Mike Houlston, 65, said he was left disappointed after a trip ...

Frank feels Saturday’s display is the new benchmark for Spurs despite requiring an 82nd-minute own goal from Jan Paul van Hecke to avoid defeat.

The midfielder became the youngest player (23 years and 127 days) to score and assist in a Premier League Merseyside derby during Saturday’s ...

Broadcaster and journalist John Stapleton has died in hospital at the age of 79, his agent has said. Jackie Gill said: “John had Parkinson’s disease, which was complicated by pneumonia. "His son Nick ...