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Father Ted creator Linehan ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing Sophia Brooks.

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Linehan called trans activist ‘deeply disturbed sociopath’

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Linehan’s trans activist posts were ‘oppressive’, court told

The Irish comedy writer faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.

Evening Standard

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Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial

The 57-year-old posed with a sign which said on one side: ‘There’s no such thing as a transgender child.’

Evening Standard

Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ in bid to be fit for Ashes

The Australia captain is recovering from lumbar bone stress.

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Dismantling of Grenfell Tower begins eight years after devastating fire

The Government has pledged the building’s deconstruction will be carried out ‘with great care and sensitivity’

Evening Standard

John Mitchell demands more despite England’s record World Cup win

The Red Roses beat Samoa’s amateurs 92-3 with a Jess Breach hat-trick and 27 points from Helena Rowland.

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Heavy, persistent weekend showers forecast after flooding in parts of UK

England’s southern coast faced the heaviest rainfall between Thursday night and Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher appears in court charged with rape

Paul Gallagher will next appear at Harrow Crown Court on 24 September

The Independent UK

James Norton ‘told President Macron 1066 drama would be fair to both sides’

Norton, who plays Harold Godwinson in the drama, said he met President Macron at an event at the British Museum.

Evening Standard

VE Day overshadows VJ Day, veterans’ descendants say

VJ Day on August 15 marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies.

Evening Standard

Footage shows diggers removing ‘disgusting’ island of wet wipes from Thames

The arm of a digger could be seen plunging into the mud and pulling out chunks of stringy wet wipes.

Evening Standard

We want to ‘give as much information as possible’ on suspects – chief constable

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford said police ‘have to operate within the bounds of the rules of the law’.

Evening Standard

Restriction zones for domestic abusers ‘a long time coming’ – survivor

Ministers will seek to introduce ‘restriction zones’ that will limit where abusers can go so survivors can go about their daily lives feeling safe.

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The Independent UK

I ‘never considered’ not attempting to bat with my arm in a sling – Chris Woakes

Woakes was suffering from a suspected dislocated shoulder sustained in trying to prevent a boundary on day one.

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‘Amazing’ series shows Test cricket is not dying – Ben Stokes

India completed a dramatic victory in the fifth Test at the Oval, despite Chris Woakes batting with a dislocated shoulder, to draw the series 2-2.

The Independent UK

England given Chris Woakes fitness boost ahead of nail-biting finish to India series

England need 35 runs on day five against India, with four wickets standing including that of the stricken Woakes

The Independent UK

Mohammed Siraj’s comic mistake turns Test for England as Harry Brook and Joe Root set up thrilling finale

The fifth Test was left on a cliffhanger with England needing 35 more runs to clinch the match as India chase four more wickets to draw the series

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England forced into final-day decider despite Joe Root and Harry Brook tons

The pair were dismissed shortly after reaching three figures before rain ended play with 35 needed.

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Zak Crawley falls to last ball of day with England set 374 to win fifth Test

The ground record at the Kia Oval stands at 263 and has stood since 1902.

The Independent UK

England facing daunting chase as more dropped catches aid India’s cause

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century put India in charge of the final Test.

The Independent UK

Toothless England attack struggle as India build 166-run lead by lunch

Akash Deep made a career-best 66 before falling to Jamie Overton.

The Independent UK

England players and fans don white headbands in memory of Graham Thorpe

Surrey chose to designate Friday as “A day for Thorpey”.

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes could miss rest of Oval Test after sustaining shoulder injury

Woakes took a nasty tumble while fielding on the boundary edge.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson makes impact on England return but rain blights opening day

Atkinson was England’s liveliest performer as India reached 85 for three on day one.

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