The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. Steve Reed will announce the target as he speaks to the media on Sunday ...

A tech company boss has resigned after controversy over a video captured on the big screen at a Coldplay concert. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Astronomer, according to a statement posted ...

Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle has revealed he has successfully undergone surgery as he prepares for the start of the Premier League season.

A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage.

Saturday’s arrests bring the total number of people arrested since the ban on Palestine Action came into force to more than 200, with more than 72 arrested across the UK last weekend and 29 the week ...

A well-known kitchenware shop is set to close its doors in Reading town centre next month. Lakeland is a UK chain of kitchen and homeware ...

Reading pub brings Operation Beach Hut, a musical comedy celebrating British seaside culture, to Reading on 24 July. Pay-what-you-feel entry.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers declared there was still “a lot of work” left in his summer transfer business after adding Japanese striker Shin Yamada. The 25-year-old was introduced to supporters ...

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe excused Alexander Isak from travelling to their friendly with Celtic to shield him from transfer speculation but is confident the striker will remain at St James’ Park.

Steven Pressley suffered a second defeat as Dundee manager as Alloa left their visitors’ hopes of Premier Sports Cup progression in ruins. Dundee were on the end of another 1-0 defeat at the Indodrill ...

A boat carrying tourists has capsized during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, killing 34 people. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members — all of them Vietnamese — during the ...

World number one Scottie Scheffler’s continued consistency opened up a two-shot lead midway through his third round of The Open but looming over his shoulder was spectre of Rory McIlroy.