Green party members back Zack Polanski to stand in London byelection Party leader in England and Wales seen as favourite to contest Holborn and St Pancras after Starmer’s resignation The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
England omit Brydon Carse again for third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston The Durham seamer was also dropped from the squad for the second Test after a late-night incident in a Derby bar last month The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Brydon Carse left out of England squad for Pakistan Test after nightclub scandal Bowler was arrested at a Derby club last month Evening Standard · Sep 2
England name squad for final Pakistan Test amid Brydon Carse investigation IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2
Maro Itoje backs more England players to take break after summer sabbatical: ‘I don’t regret it at all’ Itoje was rested from England’s summer tour to recharge mentally and physically The Independent UK · Sep 2
Maro Itoje ready to ‘come back better’ for England after taking mini sabbatical Maro Itoje, who sat out England’s Nations Championship games in July, is healthy and mentally rested after a rare full pre-season with Saracens The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Minister vows to ‘engage’ as Plaid launches push for police devolution in Wales Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock told the Commons on Wednesday that the Government would ‘engage on the future of devolution’. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried? Cases of giardiasis, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhoea, bloating and gas, have reached their highest level in England since 2016 according to newly published data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The Conversation · Sep 2
England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for third Test against Pakistan The seam bowler was England’s leading wicket-taker during last winter’s Ashes defeat. The Independent UK · Sep 2
Premier League transfer talking points: three things we learned from the data After record spending in the transfer market, England’s top clubs have widened the gap to their European counterparts The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homes Wildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising risks a day after fires raced from tinder-dry fields to engulf houses on the hottest day of the year. The Economic Times · Sep 2
Brydon Carse left out as England name squad for third Pakistan Test Carse was dropped from England’s squad ahead of the second Test and remains under investigation The Independent UK · Sep 2
Mass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in England Campaigners say pheasants and partridges reared ‘on industrial scale’ do not have same protections as chickens The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Andy Burnham announces thousands of new homes, but is the government much closer to its target? Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised the largest council house building programme since the immediate post-war period, pledging more than £9 billion of investment. The Conversation · Sep 2
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Old master Gooch offers hope for modern great Root in battle against lbws Batting is all about solving problems, and the grand old man of Essex backs the England captain to find a way past this one – just like he did
FourFourTwo · Sep 2 'Alexia Putellas arrival shows how far the WSL has come' Ex-Barcelona teammate Keira Walsh parks club rivalry to pay ultimate compliment The Chelsea midfielder reflects on the WSL’s growth, Chelsea’s title hopes in their first full season at Stamford Bridge and the significance of Alexia Putellas’ move to the league
Radio France Internationale · Sep 2 Macron opens Bayeux Tapestry exhibition before first Burnham talks French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, opening a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England, before holding his first in-depth talks with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Grown-up version of Ollie Robinson must seize chance to earn shot at Ashes redemption Taking on more responsibility as Sussex captain has helped revitalise the bowler’s career, but he cannot afford to take his foot off the gas
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 Which footballer has had the most trophy-laden club career? Plus: brothers playing in England’s top four tiers, shirt-hogging sponsors, and goalkeepers sent off upfield
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2 Celtic striker departs for England on permanent deal after four-year stay Kenny has left Celtic to join Preston North End on a permanent four-year deal, bringing an end to his four-year spell with the Scottish champions.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2 ‘It smelled like dead people’: the plan to tackle England’s illegal waste problem Andy Burnham has announced a crackdown, but doubts remain over authorities’ ability to take on organised crime
France 24 · Sep 2 🔴 Live: Macron and Charles III visit historic Bayeux tapestry exhibition together French President Emmanuel Macron called on France and Britain to forge closer ties on Wednesday as he joined King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham to mark the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum. Macron said the two allies could build a bond “as close…
International Business Times UK · Sep 1 Women Report Depression Diagnosis at Twice the Rate of Men, as Doctor Claims Britain Is Over-Diagnosing the Nation New data reveals women in Britain are nearly twice as likely as men to report depression diagnoses, sparking debate over psychiatric overdiagnosis and gender disparities in mental health care.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Maia Bouchier powers England to record ODI run chase against Ireland Maia Bouchier hit 104 to power England to victory in the first ODI against Ireland, as they won by six wickets in Leicester
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Maia Bouchier inspires England to record ODI run chase in win over Ireland Bouchier made 104 off 95 balls.