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

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.

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

The weather may be a chilly 8C in Wiltshire, but that won’t stop the celebrations - especially at Stonehenge, where large crowds are expected to gather to watch the sun rise. We’ll bring you scenes ...

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

Reaction, analysis and all the best video highlights as Australia beat England by 82 runs in the third Test to win the Ashes.

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

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

The release of thousands of pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has left some who were anxiously awaiting the files disappointed.