A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

Five-bedroom home for sale with natural pond, water meadow views, spacious grounds, conservatory, study, and master suite in desirable ...

The Agency’s (EA) plans to close one of the Thames' busiest stretches for a month has sparked continued frustrations.

Four-bedroom period home with paddocks for sale in Leckhampstead, Berkshire Downs. Ideal for equestrian use. Spacious living, gardens, ...

A Reading scientist has been recognised for her charity work with a prestigious award. Saerah, who works at Reading Scientific Services Ltd, part of Mondelez International, was honoured with a Cadbury ...

Lucy Hargreaves, 22, was asleep on the sofa when three men burst into her home in Walton, Liverpool, on August 3 2005 and fatally injured her.

Countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will hope to break a deadlock in talks for a legally binding agreement on plastics.

As numbers surge this year, Butterfly Conservation said sightings in unexpected places tell an important story about climate change.

The NHS maintained care for an estimated 10,000 more patients during the latest doctors’ strike compared with last year’s industrial action. Early data shows that 93% of planned operations, tests and ...