Lowri Lewis

A Reform UK MP has prompted anger by implying that the England team bears some responsibility for reducing domestic abuse during the World Cup.

Sarah Pochin called on Thomas Tuchel’s side to “keep winning” because domestic violence goes “through the roof” when they lose.

A retired canoe polo athlete has won a payout of nearly £150,000 after her boss summoned her for a meeting then didn’t bother showing up – even though she drove back overnight from Germany to attend.Gold medallist Bethan Littlewood had to pause her trip away and drive back to the UK because her manager ordered her to attend a meeting at the last minute.The 29-year-old, who was working as a personal trainer at Nuffield Health, arrived on time – only to find out that her boss was “double booked” a...

One of Britain's most renowned estates has secured planning permission for a new car park within a protected national park area, despite significant local opposition. The Beaulieu Estate received the green light for a 46-space facility near its renowned motor museum.The decision that has sparked outrage among villagers, who have labelled the project a “Trojan Horse”.Residents of Beaulieu, recently identified as the most expensive village in Britain, fear the approval “sets a precedent” for the e...

It weighs the same as two bulls and drinks more than 1,000 pints of water every day.

This indulged pumpkin has even had four-year-old Etta Syrett and her seven-year-old sister Martha talking to it.

But for growers Ian and Stuart Paton, the hard work has finally paid off.

Because weighing almost 1,300kg, and at close to 6.5m in circumference, the mammoth squash is now a double...