Harry and Meghan move children to new school ‘after talks with security team’ Prince Archie, seven, and five-year-old Princess Lilibet had only just started the new school year in England. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Pietersen has England players ‘buzzing’ but McCullum delivers Carse warning Brendon McCullum, the England white-ball head coach, has said he was the driving force behind the recruitment of Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
England give Fleming unprecedented consent to balance job with TV role in New Zealand Test head coach to commentate in New Zealand during October and December and will plan South Africa tour with Joe Root over coming weeks The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
In the 1980s, rare shells linked to Captain Cook were thrown into a university dumpster; 40 years later, the forgotten collection returned to England's heritage archives Rare shells linked to Captain James Cook nearly vanished in the 1980s. The collection was thrown into a university dumpster, apparently forgotten and overlooked. For almost 40 years, its historical value remained hidden. Now, the shells have returned to England and entered heritage archives. The Economic Times · Sep 14
England hand international debut to rising star against Sri Lanka IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 14
Brendon McCullum shakes up top order with debut for England’s first T20 against Sri Lanka Aneurin Donald has been in blistering form for Derbyshire and will partner Jos Buttler at the top of the order The Independent UK · Sep 14
Brendon McCullum warns England’s white-ball players over ‘responsibilities’ Monday represented a fresh chapter for England, with new red-ball head coach Stephen Fleming arriving to begin a split management setup The Independent UK · Sep 14
A tiny piece of bronze protruded from an ordinary English field in 2003; archaeologists followed it underground and uncovered a 1,400-year-old royal tomb Archaeologists discovered an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial chamber in Prittlewell, Essex. This well-preserved site contained a wooden coffin and numerous valuable grave goods. Gold crosses found within the coffin indicate the occupant was Christian. Scientific dating places this princely burial between AD 580 and 605. The identity of the man buried… The Economic Times · Sep 14
There’s a surprisingly simple reason for England’s high antidepressant use: lots of people need them The idea that GPs are ignoring guidelines and ‘overprescribing’ doesn’t hold water. Instead, look to our social and economic crises, says doctor of neuroscience Dean Burnett The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Homeless man’s viral church piano performance raises $50,000 for charity, helps him find a home In January 2024, homeless man Rhys Wynne-Jones went to a church in England for shelter and asked to play its piano. His performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” went viral. Two years later, he has found a home, performed at charity events, worked with Peter Andre and raised more than £40,000… The Times of India · Sep 14
New England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series The Independent UK · Sep 14
Osprey Population Self-Sustains: 300 young birds now breed freely; reintroduction inspires Europe After a dramatic 150-year absence, conservationists have triumphantly reintroduced ospreys to England. Young chicks, sourced from Scotland, began their journey to Rutland Water in 1996. Remarkably, these avian travelers instinctively returned to their new home, initiating a breeding cycle that has led to over 300 fledglings now populating the area.… The Times of India · Sep 14
Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Fab Fowler strikes for WSL champs as Matildas shine Mary Fowler has scored a beauty for champions Manchester City again as fellow Matildas Ellie Carpenter and Holly McNamara also shone in England. AAP · Sep 13
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Stephen Fleming inherits intriguing squad after England’s unsettling summer The new Test head coach’s arrival and Joe Root’s calming influence as captain add to promising signs in the post-Stokes era
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Michael Vaughan says ‘risk’ of Kevin Pietersen’s England appointment can pay off Former England captain approves ‘quirky’ decision and backs Pietersen’s knowledge to prove valuable.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Marcus Trescothick says home help matters in England’s coaching set-up Trescothick has been the most senior English figure in the regime for the last four and a half years.
The Economic Times · Sep 13 Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flicker of hope. The PCB banned then-captain Mohammad Yousuf and senior batter Younis Khan for an…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, the first non-Labour Senedd leader, questions Westminster’s willingness to relinquish powers
AAP · Sep 12 Wallaroos scare England but fail 'mission impossible' Australia's rugby women held a shock halftime lead but their dream of beating England's seemingly invincible world champions was eventually buried.
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Red Roses overcome rare half-time deficit to blow away Australia in WXV Global Series opener England 48-15 Australia: John Mitchell’s side overcame a slow start to pull away in Manchester
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12 England survive sluggish start to overwhelm Australia in second half England beat Australia 48-15 in the WXV by scoring seven tries in the second half after trailing by five points at half-time
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12 A star is born: Razaullah gives Pakistan fresh hopes despite England sweep The 21-year-old fast bowler’s eye-catching Test debut lit up an otherwise gloomy summer for the tourists
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12 England in better shape after ‘coming through chaos’ of a torrid summer, says Joe Root Joe Root said England have “come through the other side of the chaos” after a tumultuous summer ended in a 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Joe Root confident England are back on track after ‘unusual summer of chaos’ Root returned to the captaincy role in June after the dramatic retirement of Ben Stokes – one of many incidents the team had to deal with.