The Latest Breaking News from England

Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade

Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Patients able to track prescription status with new ‘Amazon-style’ service

According to NHS England, around 45% of phone calls to community pharmacies are from people chasing prescriptions.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Zimbabwe come in from cold but left crying for help at early signs of mismatch

Tourists are in England for first time in 22 years and faced dual threats of hostile batting and cold weather

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Ollie Pope smashes 169 off Zimbabwe to show England selectors his class

Under-pressure No 3 hit his eighth Test century as England scored 498 for three on the first day of the one-off Test at Trent Bridge against Zimbabwe

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

England kick off test match summer with record first-day total against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

The hosts finished day one on 498-3 after centuries from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Thomas Tuchel expected to name strong squad for Andorra and Senegal games

Tuchel will announce his group on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Ben Duckett hundred powers England into dominant position against Zimbabwe

Duckett made 140 as England reached two on 295 for one.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Watch shocking moment prolific Greggs shoplifter’s arrest leads to lifetime ban

A prolific Greggs shoplifter was banned from every store in England and Wales after he was caught in the act by the police, who recorded the moment of arrest in shocking footage.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

The largest education union in England has threatened to ‘register a dispute’ with the Government unless it fully funds the pay award.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025