6+ hour, 39+ min ago  (554+ words) Months ahead of its 2026 series, Strictly Come Dancing has started announcing some of the stars who will take part. Here is a rundown of who we know so far will be putting their best feet forward on the dancefloor in…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (247+ words) Rory Mc Ilroy made a move late on the front nine in his bid to reel in US Open second-round leader Wyndham Clark with a couple of birdies. The Masters champion's first came at the par-five fifth, where he hit…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (793+ words) This round-up of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK's independent fact-checking charity which works to give people access to reliable information they can trust. Do 380 "illegal boat migrants' live in Makerfield? Images circulating on social media ahead…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (915+ words) Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said. Aerial footage of the aftermath shows the two damaged East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains with most carriages on the tracks but at least one shunted off. Footage shows a…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago  (626+ words) Connections of Touleen were left wondering what might have been after she endured a nightmare passage on her way to finishing second in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday. The Owen Burrows-trained filly was only sixth in the…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (300+ words) Bookmakers reflected on another painful afternoon on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot, with one punter winning "500, 000 on Aidan O'Brien's two winners. The layers got Friday's action off to a good start after O'Brien's 10-11 favourite Sun Goddess was beaten by…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (173+ words) Gary Lineker is set to make a surprise appearance on ITV's coverage of the World Cup. The Press Association understands the former BBC presenter has been lined up as a guest for the group stage clash between Germany and Ivory…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago  (577+ words) England's hopes of salvaging the second Test took a hammer blow at the Oval, but Matt Fisher has not abandoned hope of creating a "headache" for New Zealand. The Black Caps closed day three in a commanding position, boasting a…...

12+ hour, 51+ min ago  (477+ words) Major fashion retailer Quiz is set to close all of its remaining stores after falling into administration earlier this year. It fell into administration in February, for the second time in 12 months, after a "tough start" to 2026. Alistair Mc Alinden…...

8+ hour, 50+ min ago  (175+ words) The jury in the sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been sent home for the weekend. The jury of five women and seven men at Newry Crown Court has been considering its verdict for close…...