11 h. ago BBC sends 11 staff to livestream the World Conker Championships... having lost Test cricket, the Grand National and now the Boat Race

A team of 11 from two regional BBC centres will capture every thwack in the six-hour contest in Southwick, Nottinghamshire, featuring 256 players from around the world.

Sport

46 h. ago Teen left paralysed after kayak race determined to get 'back in my boat'

Shayne Dawson-Dymond was partially paralysed from the shoulder down after having ‘seizure-type’ spasms during the race

Politics

58 h. ago What to know: Tropical Storm Priscilla to drench Southwest US, raising deadly flash flood risk

Flash flooding is a growing risk in the southwestern U.S. through this weekend

Events

67 h. ago Graham Lee makes heartbreaking admission after horror fall left him paralysed

The Grand National and Ascot Gold Cup-winning jockey, who was paralysed in a fall in 2023 has opened up about his life in a new TV interview

Events

2 d. ago I won the Grand National and millions in prize money but I’d give up every winner I ever rode just to hug my wife again

GRAND NATIONAL hero Graham Lee says he would give up every single winner he ever rode just to be able to get out of his wheelchair and hug his wife again. The 2004 Aintree king, who also counts the Ascot Gold Cup and leading rider honours at Cheltenham Festival on his glittering CV, suffered life-changing...

Economics

3 d. ago Willie Mullins sets Grand National winner on same path as Galopin Des Champs

Nick Rockett, ridden to victory at Aintree by Willie Mullins' son Patrick, could end up tackling the Cheltenham Gold Cup this season, the trainer has now announced

Politics

3 d. ago BBC Breakfast hosts announce sad news live on air as they 'send their best'

Dolly Parton's sister Freida asked fans to "send their prayers" in a heartfelt statement on Facebook

Society

4 d. ago Luke Littler reveals next career move after major change before World Grand Prix charge

Luke Littler has revealed his next career move after he announced a split from his management company just hours before the ongoing World Grand Prix.

Sport

5 d. ago EastEnders' Kellie Bright says fight to secure education for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’

The soap star presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children

Events

5 d. ago Getting right support for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’ – EastEnders actress

Kellie Bright presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children.

Events

7 d. ago World Conker Championship crackdown as organisers 'ready for mischief' after cheating scandal

The organisers of the annual World Conker Championships are 'ready for mischief' as they expect social media pranksters to descend on the event after last year's cheating scandal

Politics

8 d. ago BBC Morning Live hosts 'sending love' as they deliver tragic announcement minutes into show

BBC Morning Live presenters Gaby Roslin and Rav Wilding shared a moving message to viewers on Friday's show

Events

1 week ago IAN HERBERT: As the Boat Race goes the way of the Grand National, Ryder Cup and Test cricket, we ask... how long until the youth

IAN HERBERT Piece by piece they go: events which are part of the fabric of our sporting and national life, cast off by the BBC.

Politics

1 week ago BBC loses rights to sporting event in huge blow as Channel 4 signs multi

The iconic Boat Race has been largely shown on the BBC since it was first broadcast on TV in 1938, but it has now found a new home on Channel 4

Politics

1 week ago BBC lose rights to iconic sporting event broadcast since 1938 in major blow

The annual Boat Race between Oxford University and Cambridge University on the River Thames is one of Britain's most historic sporting events, first taking place in 1829

Politics

1 week ago Grand National, Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot to stay on ITV up to end of 2030

The network, which took over as the sport’s terrestrial broadcaster in 2017, will show more than 117 days of live racing under a new four year deal

Culture

2 w. ago Jake Connor on the calendar clash that would mean he does the job for Leeds

JAKE Connor hopes to be furious at a calendar clash that would see him miss a huge day out. For that means Leeds will be one match from the Grand Final. The Rhinos’ talisman is also a coach at National Conference League side Siddal, who have reached their Grand Final next Saturday. Just one problem....

Politics

2 w. ago Eyes on a shuttlecock and a traditional boat race: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Grand Canyon National Park will reopen portions of North Rim after destructive wildfire subsides

Grand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of cabins

Events

2 w. ago Six animal rights activists cleared over Grand National protests

Jury delivers not guilty verdicts after campaigners climbed onto track and disrupted race

Events