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Women’s sport is bigger and better than ever in 2023 – rundown of the best in the calendar

It promises to be an extremely exciting year for women’s sport

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Ashes: Ricky Ponting predicts surprise inclusions in Australia squad

NEW DELHI: The spin-friendly tracks in India had prompted Australia to pick a squad suited to the sub-continent's conditions, but former captain Ricky Ponting foresees some surprise inclusions in the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes in England from the one that is currently…

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2023

England captain Heather Knight reveals why there is ‘real momentum’ in women’s sport

Knight spoke to the PA news agency ahead of International Women’s Day.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Warning of more snow and ice as Arctic blast intensifies across UK

Met Office warning that rural communities could be cut off and travel disrupted as motorists are urged to drive carefully

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2023

Arctic cold snap intensifies with more sleet and snow expected

The weather could cut off rural communities in the north and impact travel over the next few days across southern England and south Wales.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Snow maps show where 15 INCHES could fall as UK plunges to -7C in Arctic weather

The Met Office has said 30cm-40cm of snow could fall across the Central Belt and Southern Highlands on Thursday and Friday, with up to seven inches hitting northern England

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Jab to help you lose weight to be made available on NHS

Thousands of people expected to be offered the appetite suppressant popular with celebrities on prescription

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2023

Government pledges equal access to school PE sports for boys and girls

Plans follow an open letter written by England’s Lionesses after their Euro 2022 victory with primary schools to get more than £600m over next two years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Sinead Peach relishing ‘exciting’ new era for women’s game after World Cup blow

The York Valkyrie star was left out of England’s squad for last year’s tournament on home soil.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Schools told they must offer girls the chance to play football in victory for Lionesses

England women’s captain Leah Williamson welcomed new rules ensuring boys and girls get chance to play same sports as 'the legacy that we want to live much longer than us as a team'

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023