Lovedoll UK was visited by inspectors following complaints it was running a "sex doll brothel".

The 46-year-old forced homeless people to work, often in grim conditions, without pay.

League One Sunderland accept a bid from Middlesbrough for defender Paddy McNair which could rise to more than £5m.

England all-rounders Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes are set to miss the remaining three one-day internationals against Australia.

Hundreds of businesses and individuals hear the latest on efforts to secure a cross-border "growth deal".

The existing A1 will act as a local road once the scheme has been completed, the Highways Agency says.

Lewis Ritson wins the British lightweight title outright by inflicting a first career defeat on Paul Hyland Jr in devastating fashion.

Protesters say they are "appalled" that 173 trees have already been chopped down.

The university said the rent increase was proposed but not formally agreed.

A football supporter has completed a challenge to run around all 92 football league grounds.

Police say Michael Sancaster was looking for a fight and "sucker-punched" his 24-year-old victim.

St Mary's Seal Watch posted the video online to show the danger to the animals.

Christine Kyle has carried on working after terminal diagnosis.

Losing promotion finalists Boreham Wood sign central defender Jamal Fyfield from National League rivals Gateshead.

Gateshead manager Steve Watson signs a new one-year contract despite the club having to go part-time this season.

"This has been the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."

The bird, whose had kept villagers awake in the early hours, is due to meet a new peahen.

Ofsted inspectors found "shockingly high" levels of unacceptable behaviour from pupils.

An investigation suggests it was built in 1816 - a decade earlier than previously thought.

Lewis Ritson dreams of boxing at St James' Park but with his father acting as his trainer, all eyes are on the British title.