The Latest Breaking News from England

Bike theft can ruin lives, I know it, and something needs to change

There were more than 60,000 victims of bike theft in England and Wales last year, 25% of whom gave up cycling completely

Cycling Weekly · Aug 21, 2025

England given injury boost as former captain Heather Knight named in Women’s World Cup squad

Knight has not played since damaging her hamstring in May but takes her place in a 15-strong squad for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

‘Good energy’: Eveliina Summanen backs Spurs surge after manager change

The Tottenham midfielder on Martin Ho, taking steps forward with the London club and playing for Finland at Euro 2025

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

GCSE results: pupils in England bounce back from pandemic as top grades rise

Proportion awarded grades 7 or above up on last year despite concerns over Covid era’s impact on cohort

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

London and South East see largest regional drops in GCSE pass rate

Only one region saw a clear year on year increase in entries receiving a grade 4 or above.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate falls

Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their exam results to help them progress to sixth form, college or training.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Gender gap smallest since 2016 as pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive GCSE results – as it happened

Boys show improved results in major subjects while girls slip back in traditionally strong subjects such as English

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art

Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

Women’s Rugby World Cup: 5 stars to watch out for

The tournament concludes with the final at the Allianz Stadium on September 27.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025