England see Marcus Smith as genuine full-back option at Rugby World Cup after Chile heroics Freddie Steward now has a ‘viable’ rival for the No15 jersey after fly-half steals the show in new position Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023
Who was Todd Matshikiza? Google Doodle celebrates South African jazz musician The talented composer briefly migrated to England in 1960 to escape the ongoing Apartheid in South Africa, Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023
James Maddison’s brilliant response after Bukayo Saka copies ‘darts’ celebration Maddison revealed Saka’s celebration was the result of ‘trash talk’ between the England teammates The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
HS2 news - live: Sunak insists he’s committed to levelling up as rail backlash grows Rishi Sunak says his government is committed to ‘spreading opportunity around the country, not just in the North but in the Midlands, in all other regions of our fantastic country’ The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Eddie Howe sure Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon on Gareth Southgate’s England radar Gordon scored a fine goal in the second half at Bramall Lane and also assisted Sean Longstaff’s opener. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Andy Burnham: scrapping HS2 would be disaster for north of England Greater Manchester mayor urges Rishi Sunak to listen to leaders in north before making decision on high-speed rail project The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023
When is the 2023 Ryder Cup? Dates, tee times and full schedule for Rome Everything you need to know ahead of the biennial clash The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
The Long Shadow’s creator and stars on bringing the Peter Sutcliffe serial killer case to TV: ‘It took a long time to unravel the terror’ A new ITV series highlights the flaws in the search for the murderer who terrorised the north of England in the late Seventies, and shines a spotlight on the victims’ stories, its cast and creator tell Katie Rosseinsky The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Nearly 400,000 people waited for ‘more than a day’ in A&E The Royal College of Emergency Medicine says that it should be a ‘matter of national shame’ The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Joe Jonas carves out special moment for fellow parents at first concert since Sophie Turner lawsuit Singer’s estranged wife recently sued him to return their two young children to England The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket Richard Thompson, chair of the ECB, unreservedly apologised when the ICEC’s findings were published in June. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
400,000 wait more than a day in A&E – figures The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said that it should be a ‘matter of national shame’. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
Kirsty Hanson insists there is 'more to come' from Scotland after narrow England loss There were plaudits but no points on Friday night as Scotland left the Stadium of Light. The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
Marcus Smith says playing alongside Owen Farrell and George Ford ‘an honour’ The three fly-halves were on the pitch at the same time at the end of England’s 71-0 rout of Chile. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Henry Arundell reveals ex-London Irish teammates inspired dream World Cup debut Arundell became only the fourth Englishman to score five tries in a single international match
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 England players told to stay in France during Rugby World Cup ‘rest’ week The management team and coaching staff are allowed to return home, however, with England’s next match against Samoa not until 7 October
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Smith and Arundell spark England to give Borthwick food for thought The free-flowing rugby on show in the demolition of Chile leaves England’s coach with a tricky decision before the Samoa test
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 England has the experience and bowling to defend its crown England, led by Jos Buttler, look to recreate 2019 magic with Root, Stokes, Wood & Rashid. Malan & Brook to open batting, while Wood, Woakes & Rashid lead bowling. Roy omitted due to injury, Root's form a concern. Squad looks strong on paper, but fitness of Rashid & Wood a…
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Sam Hain reveals sleepless night before impressive England debut The Warwickshire batter scored 89 to set up a win over Ireland in the second ODI.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Water companies ‘need single social tariff in England and Wales’ Consumer body says vulnerable households face ‘postcode lottery’, with each firm setting its own tariff
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 NHS England patients wait up to two-and-a-half years for an MRI Exclusive: Figures seen by the Guardian show lengthy wait times for diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and CT scans
Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2023 France's big win over Namibia highlights trying times for World Cup organisers Appropriate that a match involving France should throw up some existential issues.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Scrapping Manchester leg of HS2 holds political risks for Rishi Sunak PM would need to offer voters in the north of England an alternative. Whether they believe him is another matter
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Betting in football: players struggle with addiction but owners play by different rules Footballers face tough penalties but FA has created exemption for club proprietors
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Russell Brand and why the allegations took so long to surface Publishing stories like this in England and Wales is fraught with risk – for media groups and accusers