It comes as education unions have raised concerns about the statutory tests taken by Year 6 pupils in primary schools across England.

In a big-hitting battle between the two tallest players to reach the last eight, 6ft 5ins Fritz overcame a third-set wobble, a medical timeout and a rogue line call to triumph 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6 (4) ...

Speaking at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Foreign Secretary admitted the impact of previous measures was ‘not sufficient’.

It follows a mixed picture in recent years, with one such attack in 2023 and 2022, none in 2021 and 2020, and five in 2019.

The hottest July temperature recorded in the UK is 40.3C, which was reached in Coningsby in Lincolnshire on July 19 2022. This was the first – and so far only – date on which temperatures above 40C ...

Colin Keane is set to miss the Qatar Goodwood Festival after being suspended for 14 days for using his whip over the permitted level at Sandown last week. The Irishman has not long been retained by ...

World number one Jannik Sinner has cancelled a practice session amid fears his Wimbledon bid could be scuppered by injury. The 23-year-old Italian hurt his elbow after slipping on the baseline in the ...

A first Netball Super League title was the result of both five years of building under Sam Bird, and more recent changes that transformed Pulse from challengers to champions.

A VOLUNTEER at a Gloucestershire rugby club admitted to feeling ‘overwhelmed’ after being recognised for her efforts to make the game ...

Sir Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller and Jodie Foster were among a cast of famous actors in Wimbledon’s Royal Box on day nine of the championships. Lord Of The Rings actor Sir Ian, who recently appeared on ...

The actor and comedian was caught travelling at 97mph on the M6 near Telford, Staffordshire, in July last year.

Mirra Andreeva’s not-so-secret weapon in her Wimbledon title tilt is the former champion sitting in her box. The 18-year-old is on her best run so far at the All England Club having reached the ...