Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock miss out on selection.

Abbott was suspended by the Labour Party in 2023 after a letter comparing different forms of racism but was readmitted a year later.

Homeowners are being urged to keep an eye on their gardens this summer as experts warn of an expected surge in damage caused by a fast-spreading invasive pest – the box tree moth caterpillar.

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, was given the honour of hitting the opening shot.

Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a ...

The Co-op said the new variety had been named ‘Mojito Fresh’ after growers noticed its flavour resembled the classic drink.

More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research.

Tess Howard, who competed for Team GB in the Paris 2024 games, has joined Dr Alice Porter to make school sports clothing fitter for purpose.

Good grief – Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts. The eight stamps include specially adapted artworks from classic comic strips ...

Tory ex-ministers have sought to defend their record amid mounting pressure over the Afghan data leak that resulted in an unprecedented superinjunction and an £850 million secret relocation scheme.