Sale’s Courtney Lawes ‘not worried about legacy’ in drive to make England return Courtney Lawes is back in the Prem after two years in France and has unfinished business at international level The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Pakistan launch player conduct investigation during dysfunctional England tour Pakistan have launched an investigation into ‘discipline and conduct’ during their highly dysfunctional tour of England, with two players understood to have had their mobile phones confiscated as part of the inquiry The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Ex-England footballer Joey Barton denied bail over alleged attack at golf club He will remain in custody for six more months until his trial begins The Independent UK · Sep 7
Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing Saltwater isn’t something most people associate with English farmland. But in parts of eastern England, it’s becoming a growing problem, and not just for crops, but for farm incomes too. The Conversation · Sep 7
SNP in 'Chancellor of England' jibe as John Healey pledges £150m for English firms ANDY Burnham’s UK Government is “all for England”, the SNP have said after the Chancellor announced a £150 million fund for firms south of… The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Tale of conquest and symbol of friendship, the Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century The Independent UK · Sep 7
Pakistan cricket hit by match-fixing controversy again: Players’ phones confiscated as seven players sent home Pakistan cricket has come under scrutiny after the PCB made sweeping changes during the England Test series. Seven players were dropped, several new players were added, and the board confirmed an internal disciplinary inquiry following reports concerning discipline and conduct. A report also claimed that some players’ phones were taken… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassment The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Pakistan cricket’s match-fixing ghost returns as PCB launches England tour inquiry The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal investigation regarding potential disciplinary breaches amid match-fixing speculations. Reports have emerged regarding player behavior during the recent England series, where seven players were dismissed following heavy losses in the early games. The Board is meticulously examining these allegations according to standard protocols… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Kevin Pietersen lands England coaching job after controversial end to international career IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 7
Madhya Pradesh’s Bittu Tabahi cleans polluted Ajnar river alone, gets job offer from The Ocean Cleanup after Kevin Pietersen praise Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup. This development followed his solo effort to clean a polluted river which gained international attention. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised Choudhary’s initiative as heroic and deserving recognition. Choudhary began cleaning the Ajnar river after… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Kevin Pietersen joins England coaching team as white-ball mentor The former batter’s international playing career ended in controversy in 2014. The Independent UK · Sep 7
Kevin Pietersen handed shock coaching role with England team Pietersen has had a strained relationship with the English cricket establishment over the years but has been appointed as a specialist mentor to the white-ball teams by head coach Brendon McCullum The Independent UK · Sep 7
Kevin Pietersen gets surprise call-up as mentor for England cricket team Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a ‘specialist mentor’ to England’s white-ball teams during the run-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in late 2027 The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7 Azhar Ali: ‘Pakistan cricket cannot change in the space of a year’ One of the stalwarts of the Pakistan team that reached Test No 1 a decade ago tells Ali Martin the current side’s woes go far deeper than this tour of England
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7 England’s housing courts at breaking point as renters battle no-fault evictions Courts said to be ‘overloaded’ as landlords sell properties and tenants with nowhere to go try to delay evictions
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Activist behind flag raising campaign charged with 14 offences Ryan Bridge is the leader of an activist group that put up St George flags across England
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 Sophia Dunkley’s 119 guides England to 3-0 win over Ireland despite batting collapse A fine hundred from Sophia Dunkley ensured England sealed a series clean sweep in their third ODI against Ireland at Worcester on Sunday, but not before a disappointing batting collapse
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Sophia Dunkley slams century as England seal series sweep against Ireland Dunkley’s run-a-ball 119 and an all-round bowling performance in Worcester secured a 3-0 ODI series success
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 Downside of Burnham’s devolution drive Letter: Areas will remain excluded, and nothing is gained from making local government units larger and more anonymous, write Steve Leach and Colin Copus
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Sophia Dunkley stars as England complete ODI clean sweep against Ireland Dunkley scored a century as the hosts completed a 114-run win.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision
The Economic Times · Sep 6 England’s hidden 7,500-acre wilderness could become the ‘Yellowstone of Britain’ — a £8.5 million rewilding project aims to bring back rare wildlife over the next 20 years Emblehope Moor in Northumberland is undergoing a significant nature restoration over twenty years. This ambitious project aims to rewet peatlands and reintroduce native species like beavers. Exmoor ponies will manage dense vegetation, and Sitka spruce plantations will be removed. Restore plans to repay investors and transfer land to community ownership…
Evening Standard · Sep 6 Woman who gave away half of £115m lottery prize says it’s human nature to help Frances Connolly’s PFC Trust funds good causes in the North East of England.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 UK could see temperatures of 24C as heat returns It comes after the country experienced its hottest summer on record