The British defence of next month's Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup has been weakened after 2018 winner Native River was ruled out of the race.

The Jockey Club announced the first day of the 2021 festival would be renamed Liverpool's NHS Day, with thousands of tickets donated to NHS and professional carers in Merseyside.

DOMINIC KING: It's the jarring sight of the Blue Anchor that first strikes you. This huge pub, a furlong from the Melling Road, is usually such a bouncing venue for the three days.

Almost five million people tuned in to Saturday's Virtual Grand National won by 18-1 shot Potters Corner as over £2.6million was raised for NHS Charities Together from people betting on the race.

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'Dangerous criminals are being released every single day', an ICE spokesman said. Sanctuary cities like NYC limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities.

Shahab Dehghani, 24, an Iranian economics student at Northeastern University, was denied entry to the US and ordered to immediately fly back to his native country.

Customs and Border Patrol agents have arrested a 32-year-old man from Mexico who was caught smuggling 26 illegal immigrants into the country Wednesday via a tractor-trailer in California.

Odion Ighalo angered a student football team while he was participating in a solo training session over the winter break, according to The Sun. 

Verónica Carmen Lara-Márquez, who has been in the U.S. since 2011, was given 45 days to self-deport to El Salvador after being detained by federal agents outside of her daughter's school.

New pictures circulating on social media purport to show massive queues of travellers waiting to pass a border checkpoint to enter mainland China after the centre of the outbreak moved to Europe.

A 37-year-old Mexican immigrant being held at the Bergen County Jail, which houses dozens of other undocumented migrants.

It is understood the migrants were taken into the Port of Dover before being handed over to immigration officers, after being tested for coronavirus.

A shocking video shows the passengers standing within touching distance of one another as they queued for immigration - despite government advice to keep two meters apart.

Boris Johnson's new-look Cabinet today agreed to the Prime Minister's plans to introduce an Australian-style points-based immigration system at the start of 2021.

Four Australian celebrants have devised unique and quirky drive-thru business models to ensure couples can still get married. Couples remain in their car at all times and prices start at only $400.

The Home Secretary announced last month that 2,800 medics will have 12 months added to visas. But the Health Committee heard today many workers doing 'essential' tasks would not be covered.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has signed an executive order temporarily suspending all immigration into the United States amid the on-going novel coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of Kiwis are now struggling to stay afloat after acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge suggested they 'consider returning to New Zealand if they are unable to support themselves'.

Liam Payne, 26, has opened up about his time in One Direction saying that he 'lived so long as this reclusive pop star who was afraid of people ... I needed to stop, definitely. It would have killed me.'

Her sister Gigi is said to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik. And it appeared Bella Hadid was helping out by taking control of the cooking on Tuesday night.

Sir Mo Farah set a personal best for the half-marathon in the process of winning the Great North Run for a record sixth consecutive year yesterday.

The 28-year-old midfielder made the announcement on Monday, wanting to concentrate on his club career with Sheffield United - who are back in the Premier League after a 12-year absence.

The partnership will see the BT logo appear on the training kits worn by the men's, women's, youth and disability teams of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from November.

Michael O'Neill's men still have a very slim chance of qualifying automatically but must beat Holland on Saturday evening. Join KIERAN JACKSON for full commentary of the Group C clash.

The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger has spoken out about the costume controversy that followed their recent raunchy UK television performance.

Guy Martin, ex-lorry mechanic and motorcycle racer, took to Elvington Airfield, near York, to attempt the world record. Martin has three other high speed Guinness World Records under his belt.

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, 59, has been blasted online for blaming the Australian bushfire emergency on God's 'embarrassment' of the nation. 

In March 2015, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson punched Oisin Tymon at Simonstone Hall in North Yorkshire, when the producer told him that his choice of steak dinner wasn't available.

There was hell to pay for Top Gear hosts Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris as they battled extreme hangovers during a bizarre live interview on Tuesday's episode of This Morning.

The actor, 41, makes an appearance on the hit BBC show alongside his cousin Emilia, 45, for Sunday's edition of Top Gear.

Tom Cruise is fully back to work on production of Mission: Impossible 7 after the blockbuster was forced to halt production in Italy and relocate to the UK due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Heavy rain is set to disrupt roads, trains and buses across Britain today, just days after the country was struck by extensive flooding.

Those hoping to head out to watch bonfire displays across the UK for Guy Fawkes night tomorrow will have to wrap up warm as 1,200 mile-wide freeze is set to blanket some areas.

Festive revellers flocked to Leeds city centre last night and battled against wind and rain from Storm Atiyah. Partygoers were seen dressed in full Christmas garb, including a Christmas tree.

Jet stream winds steering three low pressure systems from Iceland will send temperatures plummeting, prompting the Met Office to warn of flying debris from buildings and on sea fronts.

Freezing temperatures of less that -7C are expected to sweep across the UK after the high pressure which brought widespread mist and frost, gives way to freezing fog patches across parts of England.

Large parts of Shropshire are already underwater, with many access roads closed, and things could get worse with the river due to peak tonight amid further heavy rain in the Welsh mountains.

The Met Office has imposed consecutive weather warnings for fog, snow, wind and rain beginning today and not letting up until Tuesday lunchtime for parts of Britain.

Temperatures are expected to be warmer than Ibiza in Britain today, with highs of 77F (25C) forecast in the south compared to 64F (18C) in the Spanish holiday hotspot.

Top fitness influencer Alice's path to success hasn't been a smooth one. She's survived an abusive relationship and battled body issues but her mum Sarah has been her greatest support

Private members' club playdates, bespoke designer wardrobes and a personal bodyguard… Sadie Nicholas gets a peek into the rarefied life of a billionaire's child  

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With these milk-based complexion boosters 

This makes twice the amount of sauce that you will need for one pud, but it can be reheated another time

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Excellent fuel for a long afternoon dog walk

After decades of letdowns and disappointments, this writer - who wants to remain anonymous - resolved never to see her father again. Then the pandemic struck...

Russell Brand may have a reputation for his playboy past - but these days he's happier road-testing kiddie crafts for wife Laura's new venture.

The fire in the RD DXX Limited Buggy started on the route between Jeddah and Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia, earlier today with French driver Romain Dumas at the helm alongside Alexandre Winocq.