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People living near the spot where a burnt-out boat sank say its removal after eight months is a "Christmas present" for the ...

England captain Ben Stokes says he "absolutely" has to the energy to still lead the side after their defeat by Australia in ...

An amateur gardener said it was "surreal" to have an official world record artichoke thistle on his front lawn. In July, ...

Southend United chairman Justin Rees has urged fans to be patient while he plots work to improve the club's stadium.

England and Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire has sent a message to a 14-year-old who was diagnosed with a brain ...

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off ...

More than 70 bodies have now been uncovered at a medieval cemetery used for executed criminals, archaeologists say. The ...

A sexual assault referral centre (Sarc) staff are reminding the community that "help is here" as Christmas celebrations ...

From the start, people power has been key to the hostage families. As its operations wind down, members of the Hostages ...

England captain Ben Stokes expresses pride in his side's "character and fight" in the third Test but admits they were not ...

Brendon McCullum says his side haven't lived up to "high hopes and expectations" after failing to regain The Ashes, but that ...