Kyren Wilson fell victim to the ‘Crucible Curse’ as he crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in a dramatic 10-9 defeat to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.

The talent show was midway through auditions when a man shouted after star judge, Simon Cowell, asking him for ‘a chance’.

The Energy Secretary said both Reform UK and the Tories were prepared to concoct falsehoods to ‘pursue their ideological agenda.’ ...

The two sides exchanged hundreds of prisoners as the Russian president revealed a temporary cessation of fighting.

The long-serving 29-year-old started both legs of the quarter-final clash with the French champions on the bench.

Lando Norris labelled himself a “f*****g idiot” and said he had let himself down after crashing out of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The British driver looked set to duel it out for ...

Special pouches used to lock students’ phones during the day were introduced at Birchwood Community High School in September.

A hiking trail through the Yorkshire Dales featuring six waterfalls along the route has been recommended by an adventure TikToker.

Seaham Hall Beach, famed for its historic sea glass, has become a magnet for beachcombers, walkers, and families looking for a day out.

Newcastle United's six-game winning run came crashing to an end as they were thumped 4-1 by fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.

Alex Lees and Emilio Gay both scored unbeaten centuries as Durham piled on the runs against Yorkshire in the County Championship. Dom Bess was the final Yorkshire player out for 66 in a total of 307, ...

One person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle at a County Durham park.