Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Sir Philip Redmond has said Leith is “great” as he visited the port area as it bids to become Town of Culture for its 900th anniversary year.

Police investigate a Scotch Street shop burglary after a smashed window, mobile phones and cash were stolen on October 29. CCTV enquiries continue.

Green Empress has the bruises to show for banging her head repeatedly against the brick wall that is Sun Goddess but will make one last attempt to down her in the John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile ...

There is not much Billy Loughnane has left to achieve in an exceptional 2026, but conquering America with a first Breeders’ Cup triumph aboard Comanche Brave would very much be the icing on the most ...

Libertango has played her own part in her handler’s dream campaign, also winning at Royal Ascot before adding the Lowther Stakes and running a big race in a Cheveley Park for the ages at Newmarket.

Carlisle man Jay Hill given 100 hours’ unpaid work after admitting thefts from cars, vehicle interference and bank card fraud ...

Marina View Café in Maryport will serve a pay-what-you-can Christmas dinner from noon to 3pm on December 25, offering a warm meal and company to those who might otherwise spend the day alone or unable ...

We want to get the welfare bill down as quickly as possible, and we’re working flat out to that end,’ Andy Burnham said.

Hollie Doyle has spoken of her relief at finally ending her spell on the sidelines when she returns to the saddle at Southwell on Saturday. The 30-year-old has been out of action since suffering a ...

Michael Carrick has confirmed “fully committed” Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain. The 32-year-old was left on the bench as the Red Devils’ winless run extended to an eighth match ...

Trained by Ciaron Maher, Saint George was the general second-favourite but has been withdrawn after diagnostic imaging experts believed he was at a high risk of injury following a review of CT and PET ...

England has experienced its wettest week for two years, thanks to heavy rain from two named storms, Austen and Boelo. An average of 55mm of rain fell across England in the seven days to October 27, ...