Ireland boss Scott Bemand insisted his side’s strength in adversity will stand them in good stead for the rest of the World Cup after overcoming Japan 42-14. Six tries decorated an ultimately emphatic ...

Callum Hudson-Odoi salvaged a point for Nottingham Forest with a second-half equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in a contest rife with off-pitch tension.

Council chiefs have rejected requests from North Yorkshire residents to make roads in their communities a high priority for winter gritting.

Don’t doubt Megan Jones ’s passion for the Red Roses cause at this Rugby World Cup. Perhaps the least committed thing the Cardiff-born, Welsh-speaking Jones does on a rugby field is sing the national ...

Martin wanted to introduce the Moroccan striker with Rangers trailing during the second-half of the 1-1 draw at St Mirren.

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was hit by a car on the A167 in Croxdale between Cock O' the North and Honest Lawyer roundabouts.

Jack Grealish put in a man-of-the-match display as Everton claimed a 2-0 win against Brighton in the first Premier League game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

An art exhibition showcasing works by notorious prisoner Charles 'Salvador' Bronson and other artists with criminal justice experience will open ...

Precise proved well named as she enhanced her reputation by taking perfect aim at the Virgin Bet Prestige Fillies’ Stakes at Goodwood. Off the mark at the second attempt at Cork earlier this month, ...

Karl Burke was left in awe of Venetian Sun’s brilliance as the brilliant filly saw off the colts to remain unbeaten in a star-studded Sumbe Prix Morny at Deauville.

Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the crash on Durham Road in Consett - emergency services are at the scene.

Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada answered the Red Roses opening salvo with a statement win of their own.