Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

Thousands of revellers who are set to descend on Reading Festival this weekend might be treated to a few famous faces. The biggest weekend of the year will feature headliners Chappell Roan, Hozier, ...

Omega fatty acids, found in certain fish or taken as a supplement, could potentially help ward off Alzheimer’s disease in women, a new study suggests. Researchers found that lipids – fat molecules in ...

Various companies have released their advice for using public transport to get to and from the Reading Festival site. GWR has advised festival-goers to plan ahead and ensure they purchase their ...

If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.

Lady Iman heads a field 17 when she bid to become the first two-year-old in 18 years to win the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday. Ger Lyon’s youngster has dazzled throughout ...

The 57-year-old will present a new podcast called A Question Of Science, produced by BBC Studios, as part of his new role.

Nato defence chiefs are due to hold a virtual meeting, a senior alliance official said, as countries pushing for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv ...

A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

Martin spent five years at Leeds, including the first few months of current head coach Brad Arthur’s reign at the end of last season.

Aston Villa have confirmed winger Leon Bailey has joined Roma on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. The 28-year-old will join up with the Serie A side who finished fifth in the league last ...

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters waving flags and holding banners have greeted one of the rap trio’s members as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O ...