A fire in a restaurant in the Czech Republic has killed six people and left six others with serious injuries. Firefighters said the U Kojota restaurant in the city of Most, about 63 miles north of ...

A nun from Northern Ireland will be a step closer to sainthood on Sunday following a special ceremony in Spain.

Animal rescuers leapt into action to save a scared badger who got caught in a Basildon school’s football net. The staff of the South Essex Wildlife Hospital were called to a school on Saturday morning ...

Kinbrace in northern Scotland saw the lowest overnight temperature with minus 13.9C overnight, the Met Office said.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her Australian Open winning streak to 15 matches on a rain-soaked opening day at Melbourne Park. Less than an hour of play was possible on the outside ...

Forest welcome Arne Slot’s side to the City Ground for a game which could determine whether they really are in a surprise title race.

The British number three was beaten 6-1 7-6 (5) on her Australian Open debut in a match delayed by heavy rain.

Rail travellers have suffered disruption after four platforms were evacuated at London Waterloo following a small fire, South Western Railway said. Trains between the country’s fourth-busiest station ...

The Reform UK leader and Clacton MP had been introduced by Elizabeth Harper, a survivor of child sexual abuse in Rotherham, who also called for ...

Essex Police’s Rural Engagement Team have been speaking to people at the Great Notley Country Park over the past week to gather information about illegal hunting in the area.

Tributes have been paid to a “loving” policewoman who died after being hit by a lorry while helping at the scene of another crash on the side of a road.

Thunderstorms lashed Melbourne Park on the opening day of the Australian Open but fifth seed Zheng Qinwen safely reached ...