A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

Virgin Media O2 is set to continue its 3G switch tomorrow (August 4), which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, ...

A construction worker died after he collapsed while working, an inquest opening heard.

The bird is perched on a wooden post, standing out in front of a completely black background. Each week, club members are given a theme and then post their photos on the club’s Facebook page. A ...

A young footballer who died after entering the River Thames drowned after getting into difficulty, an inquest opening heard.

Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure MBE is bringing her daytime disco to Oxford. Entitled Day Fever, the project was created by Vicky, her husband, actor Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, of Reverend & The ...

Lidl has won a planning row with Asda more than two years after it unveiled plans to open a new supermarket opposite an RAF site.

Speculation over the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle rumbles on, while West Ham have signed former Magpies striker Callum Wilson. In Scotland, the William Hill Premiership is under way.

The star of ITV show Loose Women who has also featured on I'm a Celeb and MasterChef tells of her first experiences of Oxford in a tour preview.