Sam Cook set for England debut as Josh Tongue returns to Test squad vs Zimbabwe Essex bowler Cook will make his England Test debut this week as Tongue returns to a new-look attack Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Nine rare hazel dormice to be released in wild after successful health checks The checks are part of conservation efforts to increase the dormice population across woodlands in England. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
GP jobs ‘crisis’ leaves qualified doctors considering unemployment benefits Leading doctors have called for special funding to enable more GPs to be employed in England. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
“Playing four notes to the bar with your thumb... That changed everything for me, because that’s what I wanted to be able to do”: How Mark Knopfler grew up wanting to be Jimi Hendrix until he ditched the pick and went fingerstyle Or how one lesson with a folk singer from the northeast of England (and a bunch of lost picks) changed the history of electric guitar MusicRadar · May 20, 2025
Monthly company insolvencies rise to highest level since last July Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales grew by 3% to 2,053 in April compared with the previous month. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
England confirm Zimbabwe line-up including Test debut and Josh Tongue return Essex bowler Sam Cook received a long-awaited call-up after several years as one of county cricket’s most reliable wicket-takers The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Mike Brown announces retirement and calls for unity in rugby leadership The former England international is to hang up his boots upon completion of the Tigers’ Gallagher Premiership title pursuit next month. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso closes in on comeback after being named in England training squad Feyi-Waboso has been included in a 33-man training squad as he nears a return from a shoulder injury The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Personal insolvencies jumped by 8% month on month in April in England and Wales Among businesses, compulsory liquidations reached the highest levels since September 2014, the Insolvency Service said. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Victory at last! Right to wild camp on Dartmoor saved as Supreme Court rules against landowners in final decision We hear from the campaigners who led the fight for the right to roam and sleep out on the moor, and find out where the campaign for better access goes from here Advnture · May 20, 2025
Rare English double in Europe would be a dream result for Premiership Northampton and Bath have a chance to restore English rugby to its pedestal, but French foes will have other ideas The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
‘It Wasn’t Me’ singer caught up in court battle over dead father’s fortune Rik Rok teamed up with Shaggy on the 2001 hit, but has now been pulled into a family feud The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow joins Mumbai Indians for IPL play-offs The 35-year-old replaces Will Jacks, who will leave after the final league game to join up with England for the white-ball series against West Indies. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams: ‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs – mainly downs’ All-rounder has been playing for his country – on and off – for 20 years and is relishing Thursday’s Test in England The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 One in four pupils in England ‘disengage’ when they move to secondary, report finds New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Man City to make decision on Jack Grealish future at end of season The England international did not come off the bench in the FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 King and Queen join David Beckham at Chelsea Flower Show The King and Queen joined David Beckham on Monday night as the former England football captain made his debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show — honour of His Majesty with a rose buttonhole.
FourFourTwo · May 19, 2025 I interviewed Gary Lineker last month – he didn’t want his TV career to end like this, the World Cup was supposed to be his grand finale After three decades, the former England striker still dreamed of finishing his career with a Three Lions triumph next summer
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 Why is the Six Nations starting on a Thursday? Key changes confirmed for 2026 Defending champions France to host Ireland in blockbuster opening match to be played in an unfamiliar window
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Andrew Norfolk obituary Journalist whose dogged reporting of grooming gangs in the north of England led to a public inquiry and changes in the law
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 ‘We are a passionately multiracial team’: Zimbabwe return to England transformed Visitors have endured political chaos and miserable results over 22 years but cricket is finally a national game
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 What is the UK's sewage scandal? What drove thousands to a paddling protest this weekend? And could your trip to the local lido be cut short by spilled sewage?
International Business Times · May 19, 2025 Gary Lineker To Leave BBC After Antisemitism Row Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery.
International Business Times · May 19, 2025 Gary Lineker To Leave BBC After Social Media 'Error' Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was confirmed on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained anti-Semitic imagery.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Six Nations 2026 to start on Thursday night as full schedule revealed France will host Ireland on the opening night of the tournament