A report found cities had lost the equivalent of £386 per head in yearly council spending.

The Woodland Trust says "green-tipping" of commercial garden waste is a big problem.

Sir Anthony McCoy brands Uttoxeter stewards' decision to fine a trainer for waving his arms behind one of his runners "embarrassing rubbish".

Warrington vice-captain Kevin Brown is likely to miss the entire 2019 season after suffering a training ground Achilles injury.

Birmingham City come from behind to beat title-chasing Chelsea in new manager Marta Tejedor's first match in charge.

Two men, aged 18 and 19, and two boys, aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Roads are jammed and cars abandoned as 8,000 James Charles fans flock to Birmingham city centre.

Forward Bakary Sako rejoins Crystal Palace from West Brom on a deal until the end of the season.

Blake Austin says personal happiness was a key factor in the playmaker's move to Warrington from NRL side Canberra.

The only Brit to twice win Wimbledon ladies' singles title, why is Dorothy Round so little known?

Purple patches continuing, pink walls vanishing and a pot of gold appearing were among five EFL things you might have missed on Saturday.

Championship top scorer Tammy Abraham scores twice to take his tally to 19 for the season as Aston Villa beat Ipswich.

Northampton beat Leicester to book a place in the Premiership Cup semi-finals - but Saracens and Exeter are kept waiting.

Blackpool reignite their League One play-off ambitions with a 2-0 victory at Coventry.

Hope Akpan rescues a point against his former side as relegation-threatened Bradford come from behind to draw 1-1 at Burton.

Solihull Moors fall further behind leaders Leyton Orient as fellow promotion-chasers AFC Fylde beat them 2-1.

Connor Simpson nets the only goal to give Carlisle a vital victory at Port Vale in their League Two promotion push.

Eddie Nolan's late header gives Crewe victory over Colchester United.

Goals from Alan Browne and Brad Potts earn Preston North End a deserved victory at subdued Stoke.

Newcastle United full-back Jamie Sterry returns to Crewe Alexandra for a second loan spell at the League Two club.