Mother ‘showing off’ caused crash that killed her child, 3, and teenage cousin

A mother has been jailed after "showing off" while driving and causing a "catastrophic" crash that killed her three-year-old and her teenage cousin.

Lottery money and the Olympic dream: How is Team GB funded?

Gold medallist BMX rider Beth Shriever has revealed she had to crowdfund to help get her to the Olympics, raising the question of how Team GB is funded.

Gareth Southgate given Freedom of Middlesbrough award

Gareth Southgate has been given the Freedom of Middlesbrough in recognition of leadership both on and off the football pitch.

SAGE scientists express concern over increase in foreign travel

Scientists advising the government have expressed concerns to ministers about an increase in foreign travel this summer.

Children no longer having school COVID tests could be behind falling infection rates

Falling COVID case rates could be due to children and young people no longer being tested at school, as opposed to an easing of the pandemic.

Campaigners win legal battle over plans for road tunnel near Stonehenge

Campaigners have won a High Court battle over the Transport Secretary's decision to approve a controversial road project which includes a tunnel near Stonehenge.

‘Yobbish’ ex-estate agent handed suspended sentence for assaulting Professor Chris Whitty

A "'yobbish" former estate agent who assaulted England's chief medical officer has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Ben Stokes to take indefinite break from cricket to ‘prioritise his mental well-being’

Ben Stokes has announced he is to take an "indefinite" break from cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being".