The Latest Breaking News from England

Avanti West Coast: ‘It’s barely possible to travel around the North of England by rail,’ MPs told

MPs told of train chaos on Avanti West Coast – but operator promises ‘a stable timetable that we can deliver’ is now running

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Chelsea have chance to sign their own Paul Scholes as Todd Boehly faces huge £130m decision

Chelsea may have to keep spending this winter in order to challenge for the top four this season as Todd Boehly and Graham Potter face a huge decision regarding midfield reinforcements

Football London · Dec 14, 2022

Ollie Pope happy as wicket-keeper but ‘main priority is England No3 spot’

Stand-in wicketkeeper Ollie Pope says he is happy to continue behind the stumps for England if asked, but insists that his “main priority is to keep churning runs at No3”.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Covid will ruin third Christmas for some as new wave may have begun

The virus has been spreading not as a single dominant variant but more as a mixture of descendants. When transmission is high in winter, a new dangerous variant might emerge and cause a large wave like a year ago

Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff: All-rounder on the field and TV screen

The former professional cricketer, 45, has been involved in an accident while filming for the BBC’s Top Gear.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Barry Ferguson believes Michael Beale ordering Rangers players to wear suits and brown shoes is massive

The new Ibrox boss has opted to bring back the tradition of Rangers players wearing suits to matches

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Captain fantastic? Ben Stokes makes impressive start as England skipper

England have won eight of the 10 Tests Stokes has taken charge of

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

London weather: Big chill continues into midweek with minus temperatures forecast

Snow and ice are expected to hit parts of northern Scotland and north-east England until noon on Friday

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

2,800 still without power in Shetland as cold blast bites UK

Britain continues to struggle in freezing conditions, with power on Scottish islands not expected to be fully restored until end of week

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022