The Latest Breaking News from England

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt emerges as major injury doubt for T20 World Cup

Nat Sciver-Brunt tore her calf earlier this month and is now a doubt for the T20 World Cup

The Independent UK · May 19

In 1939, a quiet dig on an English estate uncovered a giant ship and changed Britain’s history forever

In 1939, Basil Brown's excavation at Sutton Hoo unearthed a massive Anglo-Saxon ship burial, revealing a wealthy and sophisticated civilization. This discovery, filled with treasures and exotic imports, shattered the myth of the "Dark Ages," proving extensive international trade and cultural connections existed far beyond Britain's shores.

The Economic Times · May 19

The donation drive that became a movement: ‘If anyone’s got any kit, we’re taking some to Tanzania’

WSL2 midfielder Malaika Meena has been collecting football kit to send to her ‘favourite country in the world’

The Guardian - UK · May 19

The Champ’s relegation playoff proved jeopardy resonates more than a closed shop

Buttock-clenching battle between Richmond and London Scottish provides the perfect antidote to Prem’s franchise model

The Guardian - UK · May 19

India squad in good shape for T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

As the countdown to the T20 World Cup begins, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana says that the Indian women's cricket team is in peak form. With their training camp successfully completed, they're eager to hit the pitch in England, she adds.

The Economic Times · May 19

‘Akinfenwa had me in a headlock’: how Bournemouth’s James Hill rose to reach England’s radar

Defender on being watched by Barcelona in League One, how his father changed his outlook and the influence of Andoni Iraola

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Growing furniture: This UK couple is growing actual chairs from living trees

On a quiet patch of countryside in Derbyshire, England, rows of carefully shaped trees are growing in unusual directions. Some curve into loops, others bend like armrests, and a few already resemble the outline of chairs. But this is not an art installation or a sculpture garden. It is a…

The Times of India · May 19

James Graham calls Sir Gareth Southgate a ‘hero for the ages’

The playwright is best known for writing the award-winning play Dear England, which tells the story of Sir Gareth’s time as England manager.

Evening Standard · May 18

Brits received more US travel approvals than any other country at World Cup – despite rising costs of travel

US Customs and Border Protection said the UK accounted for more than 1.2 million Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) approvals between October last year and April

The Independent UK · May 18

Scott Hastings obituary

One of the greats of Scottish rugby who went on to have a successful broadcasting career

The Guardian - UK · May 18