Chelsea captain and ex-Lionesses star Millie Bright announces retirement Bright has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Chelsea, and won the Euros with England in 2022 The Independent UK · Apr 29
Knight-Stokes Cup sets up much-needed platform for state school cricket New tournament aims to counter-balance the elitist fixture at Lord’s between Eton and Harrow The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect Millie Bright has ended a trophy-laden career in which she won eight Women’s Super League titles and 88 England caps The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Chelsea announce retirement of long-serving defender at end of contract Chelsea have announced the retirement of long-serving defender Millie Bright FourFourTwo · Apr 29
Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasing The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Michael Thomas, Sergio Agüero, Josh Stones: football’s latest title-winning goals Plus: dramatic late drops into the relegation zone, the Italia 90 XI and teams wearing away kits in finals The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Cancer in the under-50s: Obesity is an important driver, researchers warn Overweight and obesity, which have increased steadily since 1995, seem to be key factors in the rise of cancer cases, experts suggest. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Urban areas host 80% of England’s homes at high risk of flooding, study finds Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costs The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
England overtaken as top migrant source for first time India became the largest source of foreign-born residents, overtaking England, in a milestone moment for Australia's migrant mix. AAP · Apr 29
Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group The Independent UK · Apr 28
1,900-year-old souvenir cup featuring Hadrian's Wall and Roman forts discovered in Spain Archaeologists think a broken bronze cup found in Spain was made for a soldier as a memento of his time stationed at Hadrian's Wall in England. LiveScience · Apr 28
Why Man City Have the Edge Over Man Utd in Elliot Anderson Race A transfer battle for the coveted England international awaits. Sports Illustrated · Apr 28
Tilly Corteen-Coleman ‘on cloud nine’ after T20 World Cup call-up The uncapped 18-year-old spinner was included in England’s 15-woman squad for this summer’s home event. The Independent UK · Apr 28
‘Go back to England’: Argentina’s vice president tells Falkland residents after report of US ‘review’ Tensions over the Falkland Islands have intensified after Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel said residents of the disputed territory should “go back to England”. The Times of India · Apr 28
Sports Illustrated · Apr 28 2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Glove—Ranked Plenty of world-class goalkeepers travel to North America for this summer’s event.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel The World Cup is due to take place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Departing John Stones grateful for ‘incredible moments’ with Pep Guardiola The England defender will leave the Etihad at the end of his contract this summer.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 John Stones to leave Manchester City at end of season after 10-year spell Manchester City have confirmed that the England defender John Stones will leave the club in the summer after a decade at the club
The Conversation · Apr 28 In England and its colonies, accused witches weren’t burnt – but wives who defied their husbands were I recently appeared on the BBC radio show Woman’s Hour to discuss my research on homicides committed by women. Just before my segment, singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy spoke about her song Matches, inspired by the feminist phrase “women, not witches”. It reframes witch trials as the persecution of women rather than…
The Independent UK · Apr 28 England name squad for Women’s T20 World Cup as uncapped teenager earns call-up IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Tilly Corteen-Coleman, 18, named in England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup The slow left-armer was snapped up in The Hundred last month on a six-figure deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 England include uncapped spinner as squad revealed for home Women’s T20 World Cup England will target glory on home soil this summer with 18-year-old Tilly Corteen-Coleman in their ranks
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 Victorian Society publishes list of most endangered buildings in England and Wales Tees Transporter Bridge and a former working men’s club in Barrow-in-Furness among sites at risk of decay or neglect
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in England and Wales Police warn of violent pornography and ‘toxic’ influencers as suicides outstrip homicides for third year running
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit