Train strikes in England could continue for six months after union vote Backing of 90% of RMT members gives leverage for improved offer, says union leader Mick Lynch The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
How much rain is expected to fall during Storm Babet? The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for parts of eastern Scotland until Friday afternoon The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘Our motives are constant’: the fuel driving Siya Kolisi and the Springboks South Africa captain insists team will not lack for motivation when the going gets tough in semi‑final against England The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘Let’s not be timid’: Ben Stokes issues rallying cry before his England return England’s talisman has declared himself fit to face South Africa on Saturday as their World Cup hopes rest in the balance The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
East London borough has worst child obesity rate in UK - see where your borough ranks Analysis of NHS data shows children in deprived areas twice as likely to be obese Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
English winemakers expecting record crop after ‘exceptional’ conditions Trade body for England and Wales says 2023 shaping up to be high-quality, high-volume vintage as industry expands The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa The Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘It was the first time I’d interacted with deaf people’: how one deaf footballer made it to the England squad Growing up, England Deaf Men football team captain Jamie Clarke had conflicting feelings about his identity, but now he’s proud of who he is – and wants to inspire the next generation The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Ben Stokes says he is ready to make England return for crunch World Cup clash NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes has declared himself fit and ready to participate in England's crucial World Cup match against South Africa after being sidelined due to injury for the first three games of the campaign. The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023
‘You’re acknowledged for difficult work’: why Essex County Council puts the wellbeing of its social workers front and centre Essex is the second largest local authority in England – and its Ofsted outstanding-rated children and families social care team has a particularly low turnover rate. So what are the secrets behind its success? The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
England’s Cricket World Cup needs a shake-up in approach not selection To turn their tournament around England need absolute clarity: it’s time for the best players to lead from the front The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Prince of Wales hails Windrush cricketing pioneer in ITV documentary Alford Gardner, 97, set up Britain’s first Caribbean cricket club after he arrived on the Empire Windrush in 1948. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 40 more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete Overall, 214 education settings in England have been confirmed as having Raac as of October 16
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Staff shortages forcing England’s prisons into emergency ‘red’ measures One prison has reported using ‘absolute last resort’ regime for inmates on 15 occasions this year
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 South Africa 'inspired' by fans back home to repeat Rugby World Cup triumph, says captain Siya Kolisi Springboks down as the favourites to defeat England and reach final in Paris
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 Ben Stokes declares himself fit for England's crucial World Cup clash against South Africa England's World Cup title defence has got off to a worrying start with defeats to New Zealand and Afghanistan
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya Kolisi The defending World Cup champions face England in Saturday’s semi-final.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Welsh Water admits spilling untreated sewage near dolphin habitat for decade The company released wastewater from treatment plants despite overflow levels not being hit
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 Andrew Flintoff to continue England cricket return with role on Lions tour of UAE England legend back in coaching setup after reaching settlement with BBC over Top Gear crash injuries
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Brendon McCullum shares tip for struggling England ahead of World Cup match against South Africa England have lost two out of their opening three games in World Cup 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Ben Stokes says he is ready to make England return in crunch South Africa clash The star all-rounder has missed England’s first three matches of the World Cup because of a hip injury.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 More than 40 more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete Overall, 214 education settings in England have been confirmed as having Raac as of October 16.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa