DES Buckingham said Oxford United’s heavy defeat at home to Middlesbrough highlighted the ruthlessness of life in Sky Bet Championship.

Eight-time and defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out on the opening day of the UK Championship after a 6-4 defeat to Barry Hawkins in York. Hawkins reeled off four frames in a row to haul ...

Jamie George has braced England to face the unexpected when Eddie Jones returns to Twickenham in Sunday’s climax to the Autumn Nations Series. For the first time since he was sacked in 2022, Jones ...

A cat who was wedged inside a drainpipe has been rescued by fire crews. The female black feline, named John, became stuck inside a pipe connected to a garage – prompting Avon Fire and Rescue Service ...

Watkins got the hosts back on level terms and they missed a glorious chance to take the lead as Dean Henderson stopped Youri Tielemans’ spot-kick before Justin Devenny dealt Villa with a sucker punch ...

The Straw Hat bakery in Summertown produced a special cake to mark the occasion. Julie Rayworth, 14, with her tenor horn, and Catherine Pancott, 15, cornet, are seen with the centenary delicacy. The ...

Morrisons has issued an apology and a "do not eat" warning as the supermarket recalls Crushed Garlic tubes due to the risk of bacteria.