The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, the UN cultural agency announced on Saturday.

The castle says visitors can expect 'a tropical Christmas paradise overflowing with glistening gold, vivid jewelled décor and magical adventures - and maybe a special visitor from much colder lands'.

Springboks player ratings: The Springboks never looked like losing to a second-string Italian outfit but this was hardly a vintage performance in a 42–24 victory. For the vast majority of the contest, ...

With over a decade of service as the maroon-clad matriarch at Tynecastle, Ann Budge is to leave her position as the chairperson of Hearts later this year.