The Latest Breaking News from England

Thousands of pupils in England lose out on first-choice secondary school place

Of 33 councils polled, 18 reported a decline in the proportion of families getting their first preference

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Signs that more families missing out on first choice of secondary school

Nearly two in five pupils in some London boroughs did not secure their preferred place, figures show.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Tim Bresnan accused of racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister as Yorkshire racism commission begins

Tim Bresnan has been accused of using a racist comment towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister while the England and Wales Cricket Board told a disciplinary panel it is “more likely than not” three former Yorkshire players used racist or discriminatory language.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Dawid Malan ready to play any role required to earn England World Cup spot

Malan made a stunning 114 not out in the ODI series opener against Bangladesh

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Tonight's rugby news as Mike Brown tears apart 'worst Wales team I've seen' and accuses Alun Wyn

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

Major GAA fixtures set to clash with Ireland vs England Six Nations showdown

Armagh's crunch Division One tie with Galway at the Box-It Athletic Grounds will start at the same time as the Six Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium

Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023

Prince Harry's telling five words he picks to describe rest of his life in TV chat

In a new pre-recorded interview with US talk show host Stephen Colbert, Prince Harry is asked to describe his future life in five words - and the ones he picks appear to allude to his split from the Royal Family

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Mary Earps’ Fifa Best award is thoroughly deserved, says Manchester United manager

The 29-year-old was part of the England side that won the Euros last summer.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Ben Stokes urged to snub £1.6m IPL payday and focus on Ashes amid knee injury concerns

England captain Ben Stokes is dealing with a chronic injury problem in his left knee and the likes of Steve Harmison and Michael Vaughan have urged him to withdraw from the IPL and focus solely on the Ashes

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Failure to step up Covid testing capacity in England left care homes exposed

While tests existed, scientists could not track size of outbreak, leaving vulnerable people unprotected

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023