Mark Wood was a high-speed hero who put body and soul on the line for England The fast bowler won the Ashes and two World Cups but those successes were punctuated by long spells out with injury The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Tourists will be ‘double taxed’ under Labour plans, says Ryanair boss The Government previously announced proposals to give regional leaders across large parts of England the power to introduce levies on overnight stays. Evening Standard · Sep 23
Bukayo Saka says England still carrying World Cup ‘scar’ but must move on Saka was plagued by an Achilles problem at the World Cup and was an unused substitute in England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina The Independent UK · Sep 23
Will Jacks reveals impact of appendix surgery on his bowling after starring in England win Jacks was hospitalised last month after flying to Edinburgh to celebrate his mother’s 60th birthday The Independent UK · Sep 23
The hundred club remains the batter’s holy grail – just ask Dan Lawrence England batter’s agony on missing out at Edgbaston reminded us that however well you play, a century remains the ultimate validation The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them? From the start of October, people sleeping rough or staying in homeless hostels and night shelters in England can get a free flu vaccine for the first time. But will the jab reach those who need it? The Conversation · Sep 23
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say NHS England initiative to reduce cut-off period to three months ‘disproportionately affecting’ most deprived areas The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Prem Rugby 2026-27: the essential club-by-club guide to the new season Bath have a point to prove, Newcastle are shy of an A-lister and Aaron Wainwright could prove the signing of the summer at Welford Road The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
England’s mayors should face greater scrutiny as powers expand, thinktank says IPPR North says one bad decision could derail devolution agenda as regions gain control of billions in funding The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Harry Brook feels Will Jacks growing into fresh role as England beat Sri Lanka Jacks has been shuffled down the order as a finisher and been increasingly relied upon with the ball under Brook’s captaincy. The Independent UK · Sep 22
First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka England won a slow-burn first ODI against Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street, with Will Jacks starring with five wickets and 46 not out The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
All-round Will Jacks underlines importance as England continue supremacy over Sri Lanka Jacks took a five-for and made vital runs with the bat as England went 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series The Independent UK · Sep 22
England’s white-tailed eagles return after 240 years, with 9 wild-born chicks now For centuries, white-tailed eagles were part of England’s landscape. Then persecution drove them out, leaving the country without its largest bird of prey for generations. Now, almost a quarter of a century after the species disappeared from English skies, a carefully managed reintroduction is beginning to reshape that story, states… The Times of India · Sep 22
Wirtz, Ronaldo, Alexander-Arnold: Which players have a point to prove during the international break? Three weeks of Nations League action gives players a chance to prove their worth in a post-World Cup landscape The Independent UK · Sep 22
The Conversation · Sep 22 England is rainy again. So why is it still in drought? After one of the driest periods in recent memory, rain has finally returned to many parts of England. Lawns that were brown only a few weeks ago are green again, rivers have begun to rise and the parched appearance of the landscape is starting to fade.
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021.
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Chris Ashton says Henry Pollock was always staying at Northampton despite ‘pantomime’ After much speculation, and Pollock’s adviser Eddie Hearn claiming he was worth £1m a year, the 21-year-old England star signed a ‘multi-year’ contract with Saints worth in excess of £400k
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Nearly half of young people in the UK trust AI more than humans, study finds UK schools battling ‘crisis of relevance’ as pupils’ reliance on artificial intelligence rises, report warns
The Independent UK · Sep 22 England suffer injury blow as key player ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI series Adil Rashid has been ruled out of England’s one-day international serie s against Sri Lanka due to injury. The leg-spinner, 38, was part of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning team and has been a key part of the side for over a decade. He was initially ruled out of the opening…
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Jarrad Branthwaite hopes injury nightmare behind him after England recall Branthwaite has not made a cap for England since his debut as part of Gareth Southgate’s European Championship warm-up preparations in June 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Adil Rashid ruled out of England’s ODI series against Sri Lanka with hand injury The 38-year-old underwent a scan on Monday
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Mark Wood calls time on England career after admitting defeat in injury battle The 36-year-old said Test and 50-over cricket were now beyond him.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 Branthwaite reveals brain study helped him conquer injuries and earn England call Jarrad Branthwaite has credited a ‘complex’ rehabilitation programme in Germany as the turning point in his battle with injuries
Evening Standard · Sep 22 Thomas Tuchel has perfect opportunity to regain trust of England fans Wounds are still fresh after World Cup heartache but next opponent offers a chance at redemption
Evening Standard · Sep 22 What Chelsea fans can expect during the international break Cobham will be a quieter place as players fly out across the globe