Funding for television arts programmes will go up by a fifth, the BBC's director general is to announce.

A Tory MP touted as a future party leader says he will try to force the government to hold an early referendum on whether Britain should leave the EU.

Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison, one of the stars of England's 2005 Ashes-winning side, retires at the age of 34.

Manchester United's 18-year-old midfielder Adnan Januzaj is wanted by England, confirms national boss Roy Hodgson.

Coach Shaun Wane speaks of his pride after seeing his Wigan side win the Super League Grand Final win against Warrington.

Sebastian Vettel dominates the Korean Grand Prix to put himself on the brink of a fourth consecutive world championship.

Sgt Rachael Robinson, the only female winchman in the RAF, is among more than 100 people recognised in the latest round of military honours.

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan feared being caught by drug testers and "pushed his luck" between events.