Joe Root concentrating on being ‘mentally focused’ for Ashes series in Australia

Root has never scored a hundred in 14 Tests in Australia but Ricky Ponting has backed him to end that unwanted streak.

Catherine Connolly ‘absolutely delighted’ as early tallies show commanding lead

Tallies at Adamstown count centre in the Dublin Mid-West constituency gave the independent candidate 73 of the valid poll.

LIVE BLOG: FC Halifax Town vs York City

York City head West in Yorkshire to take on Enterprise National League rivals FC Halifax Town. Hello from the Shay as York City make the trip West in Yorkshire to take on FC Halifax Town.