The Latest Breaking News from Ben Whitley

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

The Australia captain is recovering from lumbar bone stress.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

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 · Sep 2, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

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 · Aug 11, 2025

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 · Aug 8, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

‘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 · Aug 4, 2025

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 · Aug 3, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025