The former Burnley boss was dismissed by Everton just hours before their 2-0 FA Cup third round victory at home to Peterborough.

ST HELENS Council has suspended recycling and waste collections until Monday due to the weather. The local authority said the poor conditions amid the freezing weather have had a "serious impact" on ...

Laura Robson cannot wait to see how the ‘mind-blowing’ partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray plays out on court at the Australian Open. Despite hanging up his racket last summer, the Scot ...

AN APPEAL has been issued to trace the next-of-kin of an 87-year-old woman who has died. Vera Young passed away at her home in Pine Close, Haydock, on Tuesday, January 7. She was aged 87.

Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Johnstone’s Paint Masters on medical grounds. The world number three, who was won the competition eight times, was due to face John ...

Andy Cowell, a key figure in Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling seven world championships, will become the new team principal of Aston Martin. Cowell, who spearheaded the Mercedes engine team which ...

Following the freezing temperatures, an inspection of council-owned pitches has concluded that they will close on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12.

Michael Sheen has launched a theatre company called Welsh National Theatre, which he says will bring “a new dawn” in the country. The organisation is envisioned as separate from but complementary to ...

Shaun Whalley will be without his lucky charm this weekend for what the boyhood Liverpool supporter reckons will be his final visit to Anfield as a player.

Thatto Heath Crusaders, who had been due to host cameras from The Sportsman this weekend in the First Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, have reluctantly conceded defeat to the wintry weather. Their ...

Kate Cross believes a competitive 2023 Ashes series has given England “a lot of confidence” in knowing they can beat Australia. Australia retained the Ashes after a thrilling contest last time out saw ...

In a statement this morning, Electricity North West said: "This power cut has been caused by an unexpected incident with the underground cable that provides electricity to your home or business.