In the latest in a series looking at Shakespeare’s references to birds, Steve Sutherland has the lark in his sights.

People in a Cumbrian town have come together to mark the life of Poppy Atkinson, the Manchester United-supporting schoolgirl who died after being struck by a car while playing on a sports pitch.

A 10-year-old girl struck by a car on a sports pitch died from head injuries, an inquest has heard. Poppy Atkinson was taking part in a football training session at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club ...

Kettering could only register one shot on target – which they scored from. Kai Fifield’s stoppage-time strike gave the Poppies a crucial point.