Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and invaded them in 1982 before being defeated in a short but bloody war.

SUNDERLAND slumped to a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light.

The King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Trump.

Morgan Gibbs-White inspired Nottingham Forest to ease themselves further clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a stunning 5-0 victory at Sunderland.

Jamie Gullan scored twice against his former club as promoted St Johnstone beat Raith 2-0 at McDiarmid Park to open up a 10-point lead at the top of the William Hill Championship.

The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its work with the Armed Forces community ...

Ethan Ampadu hopes Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against former club Chelsea at Wembley can mark the start of “something special” for Leeds and their fans. Leeds, whose only FA Cup triumph was in 1972, ...

Sunderland, so tight, organised and stubborn at the back early in the season, made mistake after mistake. Noah Sadiki gifted Forest an early chance and was bailed out by Omar Alderete, who made a ...

David Haye questioned whether Adam Thomas deserves to win I’m A Celebrity… South Africa as the boxer interrupted the live finale on Friday. The 45-year-old called out from the audience to ask whether ...

New signs have gone up for a new five-star luxury hotel and gated community at a former country house near Yarm.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced a programme of food-led journeys and tasting trips, from fish and chips to gin and wine ...

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