A Russell Brand fan who was allegedly raped by the comedian went from being a “bright, bubbly and confident girl” to battling alcoholism and mental health struggles, a court has heard. Brand, now 51, ...

IN-FORM British star Alicia Dudeney extended her winning run to seven matches as she booked a quarter-final spot at the Lexus Wrexham Open, writes STUART DUNN.

Chris Bulmer, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: “Storm Boelo will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend, ...

THE RFL has stated its intention to continue working with North Wales Crusaders to “try to secure a future for the club and professional rugby league in North Wales”.

IROSHAN DE SILVA made his mark with the bat as Wales lost out to Canada at cricket’s Over-40s World Cup. Canada secured a thumping 208-run success at Georgetown, Guyana. De Silva’s 45 not out was the ...

One of the men convicted of killing police officer Sharon Beshenivsky has been handed a second life sentence for his role in a gun conspiracy. Faisal Razzaq started selling firearms to criminals after ...

Leader Gavin Robinson hailed what he described as ‘realism’ following a meeting with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant.

Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK City of Culture for 2029. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the four contenders will receive at ...

Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden has urged the Energy Secretary to approve the Rosebank oil field after Jackdaw was given the green light. Miatta Fahnbulleh announced on Wednesday that the gas field, ...