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England’s only three swimming rivers given ‘poor’ water quality status

Designation means the bathing waters carry risk of sickness, as government is accused of ‘gross negligence’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

‘Forever chemical’ in English tap water samples carcinogenic, WHO rules

Exclusive: Decision to categorise PFOA as linked to cancer in humans by World Health Organization increases pressure on UK government

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Sports quiz of the week: Terry Venables, Katie Taylor and Mohamed Salah

Have you been following the big stories in football, golf, motor sport, snooker, rugby union, tennis and boxing?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Misery for train passengers as nine days of industrial action begins

Hundreds of trains cancelled as overtime ban bites – with a week of strikes to come

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

How to watch England vs Netherlands for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Nations League today

The Lionesses must win at Wembley on Friday night to keep their hopes alive

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

The Lionesses are back in ‘must-win’ mode: Here’s why it can suit them

After a World Cup hangover, England must beat the Netherlands at Wembley to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics alive

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

UK's HS2: Trying To Bridge The Gap Between Cost And Ambition

The unfinished Colne Valley Viaduct traces a gentle curve over several lakes northwest of London, a picturesque symbol that belies the ugly debate over the ambitious but expensive HS2 train line.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023

With The Pogues, Shane MacGowan perhaps proved himself the most important Irish writer since James Joyce

Known for his music with The Pogues, and perhaps the most important Irish writer since James Joyce, the venerated and critically acclaimed Shane MacGowan has died in Dublin at the age of 65.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

Marcus Smith and George Ford to face off in Six Nations audition as Harlequins host league leaders Sale

Premiership clash could offer fly-half pair chance to stake England claim

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

Duckett eager to take his chance as England reset white-ball side

Ben Duckett, who has played only eight one-day internationals for England, has said he is ‘just buzzing to get a go’ in West Indies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023