A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory”. The concert ...

One of the illegally-released lynx captured in the Highlands has died, those caring for the animals have said. The big cat was one of a second pair to be captured near the the Dell of Killiehuntly on ...

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou will not underestimate FA Cup minnows Tamworth, but has hinted key duo Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke may get an overdue rest on Sunday.

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room. Detective Constable Kamal Baldeo, of the south west area command unit, met up with “Ms ...

A 17-year-old girl from Bedford has been reported as missing and is thought to be in Banbury, Thames Valley Police have said.

West Ham vice-chairperson Karren Brady believes Graham Potter is the man to bring more silverware to the club. Potter was installed at the London Stadium this week after the Hammers sacked Julen ...

A Shrivenham teenager reported missing by Thames Valley Police has been found safe and well and the search called off.

Oxfordshire County Council has advised that Fernham Road, near Faringdon, has closed due to flooding and black ice.

The ECB has also called on the ICC to act, with chief executive Richard Gould urging the game’s global governing body to take action.

A 60-year-old paedophile has been jailed for child sex offences after attempting to meet up with a 13-year-old girl for sexual activity.

Everton agreed a deal for David Moyes to return as manager 12 years after he left to join Manchester United. Moyes was targeted by Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, after they abruptly parted ...

Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands, recorded minus 18.9C on Saturday morning, the Met Office said.