Cheltenham Festival hero Langer Dan dies suddenly
Popular Cheltenham Festival star Langer Dan has died from a heart condition. The two-time Coral Cup winner, trained by Dan Skelton, was enjoying retirement. Read the full story.
Popular Cheltenham Festival star Langer Dan has died from a heart condition. The two-time Coral Cup winner, trained by Dan Skelton, was enjoying retirement. Read the full story.
Human remains discovered on a West Australian beach are believed to be those of missing 32-year-old snorkeller Wen Ren Gu. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Marine expert warns 2026 may trigger irreversible global coral reef collapse due to climate change and El Niño. Up to 50% already lost. Urgent action needed.
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BBC broadcaster Clare Balding leads tributes to her father, legendary trainer Ian Balding, who has died aged 87. He was famed for training the great Mill Reef.
Tributes pour in for Ian Balding, the champion racehorse trainer who guided Mill Reef to Derby glory in 1971. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Tributes pour in for legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of BBC's Clare Balding, who trained Mill Reef to a historic season. Read the full story and see the tributes.
Your complete guide to unmissable television in 2026, from the return of Disney's steamy 'Rivals' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' to a new 'Buffy' series and major drama premieres.
Passengers slam a 'disappointing' and 'disgraceful' luxury cruise after being stranded at sea for four days when the Coral Adventurer ran aground. Read the full story.
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A packed 2026 sporting calendar awaits, featuring a football World Cup, Winter Olympics, Wimbledon, and historic Test matches. Discover all the key dates and storylines.
Your complete guide to the 2026 sporting year, from the Australian Open and Six Nations to the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon. Discover key dates, defending champions, and major storylines.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has been detained by Australian authorities after running aground off Papua New Guinea. This follows a tragic incident in October where a passenger was left behind and died. Read the full investigation.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground with 124 people aboard. Passengers to be flown home as safety investigations are launched. Read the latest details.
Your complete guide to the 2026 bank holidays for England and Wales. Discover the eight dates, including a moved Boxing Day and early Easter. Plan your year now.
Award-winning psychic Jill M. Jackson shares three unsettling predictions for 2026, warning of economic instability, natural disasters, and global conflict. Read her full forecast and advice.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains detained off Papua New Guinea following a grounding. Investigations are underway as passengers are flown home. Read the latest.
Old Moore's Almanac forecasts a surprise royal pregnancy, a major financial crash, and AI mishaps for 2026. Explore the full list of startling predictions for the year ahead.
Get the expert picks for Monday's ITV4 racing. Newsboy backs Olly Murphy's Scorpio Rising as his best bet at Newbury and expects Paul Nicholls' No Drama This End to claim Grade 1 honours in the Challow Hurdle.
Discover the 2026 cosmic calendar: a total solar eclipse over the Arctic, robotic moon landings, supermoons, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. Your guide to next year's celestial wonders.
Passengers evacuated after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship hit a reef off Papua New Guinea. This incident follows the tragic death of a passenger left behind on an island. Read the full report.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground off Papua New Guinea. The incident follows an investigation into the death of a passenger left behind on a remote island. Read the latest.
An Australian cruise ship is under investigation after running aground off Papua New Guinea with 120 people onboard, following an incident where a passenger was left behind.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground off Papua New Guinea with 123 people onboard, weeks after a passenger was left behind and died. Read the latest updates.
Haiti Couleurs wins the Coral Welsh Grand National under a record weight for jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Rebecca Curtis. Read the full story of this historic Welsh victory.
Catalan fishermen are rescuing corals from their nets in a pioneering scheme to combat climate change damage. Discover how this EU-backed project is fighting for the Mediterranean's future.
Beat the British winter blues with our guide to the best 2026 cruise deals for sun-seekers. Sail to the Canaries, Caribbean, Australia and more from just £433pp. Book your warm escape now.
A couple taking photos in the Utah desert discovered the body of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard. Her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, 40, now faces murder charges. Read the full investigation.
The iconic Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays has been sold to US private equity firm Blackstone. Discover the details of the $1.2bn deal and what it means for the future of this Australian tourism jewel.