The Pope has opened 2026 with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families ...

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

Stuart Edmunds is looking to the Cheltenham Festival with Miami Magic after he struck over fences for the first time in the Ellenborough Park Hotel ‘Chasing Excellence’ Novices’ Chase at Prestbury ...

As the clock struck midnight in Japan, temple bells rang and some climbed mountains to see the year’s first sunrise, while a ...

Thousands of people lined the streets of London to watch the colourful annual New Year’s Day parade. More than 8,000 performers took part in the display along the route from Piccadilly to Whitehall in ...

The 41-year-old Englishman has emerged as the early favourite among bookmakers. After almost guiding Hull to the Championship play-offs in 2024, he became head coach of Strasbourg, who are owned by ...

Press Association chief political photographer Stefan Rousseau’s pictures showcase both the unexpected and accidental moments of British politics.

As always, Press Association photographers have been at the heart of the action as it unfolds. Here, chief sports photographer David Davies talks us through some of his favourite images that he ...

Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge. The Italian departs with the club fifth in the Premier League table – 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal – following ...

A Hampshire school will remain closed due to a water leak. Ashley Infant School in New Milton will not reopen on January 5 as planned, with an announcement saying it will be closed until at least ...

Salver could return to the scene of his finest hour with Gary Moore tempted by a run in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown at the end of January. The 2024 Triumph Hurdle third has taken well ...

Fortune De Mer, ante-post favourite for the County Hurdle, will miss the rest of the season due to a tendon injury. The six-year-old was a cosy winner at Cheltenham last time out but trainer Dan ...