Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson
AFP news agency quoted a source in Ukraine’s defence forces as confirming that, while a strike did take…
Ian Balding, trainer of Epsom Derby winner Mill Reef, dies aged 87
He retired in 2002 and handed over the licence to his son Andrew, who is now a multiple…
2025 officially UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, Met Office confirms
In early November the weather was particularly mild with above average temperatures, especially overnight. On Bonfire Night, traditionally…
What makes an elephant abandon her calf – and is it a growing problem? | Thailand
Khao Tom, a two-month-old elephant, plays with a wildlife officer, nudging his face and curling her trunk around…
Multiple crashes on A46 as cold weather hits the East Midlands
BBC reporter Giles Taylor, who was at the scene on the A46 in Leicestershire, said snow overnight had…
The life and legacy of snooker hero and Masters champ Paul Hunter
When he died, in October 2006, snooker’s close-knit fraternity lost one of its most popular brothers. “He was…
Maureen Beattie carries on dad’s bid to save Winter Gardens
The original winter garden was a simple stage in an open air bandstand on the waterfront lawns. The…
‘I need to help’: Barnsley woman’s rabies death inspires dog-vaccinating mission | Infectious diseases
It was just a scratch. Among all the feelings and thoughts that she has had to wrestle with…
Ice warning issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of Devon and Cornwall. The Met Office…
Brighton Palace Pier up for sale, chief executive says
Brighton’s Palace Pier has been put up for sale with suggestions new owners could be found by the…