Tolkien used the desk during his tenure as Merton professor of English language and literature at Oxford between 1945 and 1959.

Jonbon is on course to bid for a Betfair Tingle Creek Chase hat-trick on Saturday. Nicky Henderson’s stalwart also holds an entry in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday, but at this stage ...

Singer Jessie J surprised passers-by as she performed at St Pancras International station on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Cornish, was accompanied by Geoffrey James on the ...

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty by post to driving without due care and attention at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, but did not attend.

Irish premier Micheal Martin told the Ukrainian leader that Ireland would support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’.

Robin Smith, the former England batter renowned for his courage in facing down and excelling against the fastest bowlers of ...

Campaigners for the so-called Waspi women have said the Government has agreed a “speedy and thorough” reconsideration of whether to award them compensation and a planned hearing will now not take ...

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle have condemned the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.

A former Girlguiding leader who said she was expelled because of her gender-critical beliefs has welcomed the organisation’s change in policy to stop trans girls from becoming members.

But with “question marks” over so many at the head of the betting for the Champion Hurdle, Connell decided to have a go at it, although a minor setback prevented him from taking on Lossiemouth – who ...

Homeowners in Wiltshire who keep their properties empty could be faced with a massive council tax hike, in a bid to tackle the county’s ...

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out in the first round of the UK Championship after a 6-4 defeat to Zhou Yuelong. O’Sullivan, who celebrates his 50th birthday on Friday, missed a chance to force a decider ...