Local politicians and charities have said they are "concerned" and "astounded" by government plans to house asylum seekers at ...

Ieuan Phillips' PhD examines what happens when football players head the ball.

But at one point replica football shirts for adults had yet to be introduced to the public, that was until a Wigston-based textile firm, Admiral, changed that with the 1982 England World Cup shirt.

A town's public art trail, inspired by local heritage, includes a red circle sculpture based on round biscuit tins. Art ...

Forget the World Cup, closer to home this weekend, the world championships of a pub game which is almost exclusively played ...

A man diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition said finding swimming as a way to manage and cope with the genetic ...

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Democrats have retained control of the Senate by gaining the state of Pennsylvania from the Republicans. Select a state for detailed results, and select the Senate, House or Governors tabs to view ...

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett trades the cricket field for the baseball diamond as he makes his professional debut ...

A water sports lake, dry ski slope and mountain bike track are set to be created near a marina after funding was secured.

A cinema has opened at Manchester Royal Infirmary, which will be able to show blockbuster Hollywood films - sometimes even ...

The UK record for the hottest day in June was broken for a third day in a row on Friday, with temperatures reaching 37.3C in ...