The Latest Breaking News from England

Somerset batter James Rew called up to England squad after Jordan Cox injury blow

Rew replaces Cox after the Essex batter suffered yet more injury strife

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Leah Williamson wants Arsenal to re-establish themselves at top of women’s game

The Gunners are aiming to win a first European trophy since lifting the Women’s UEFA Cup in 2007 when they take on Barcelona in the Champions League.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Scottish Power loaned £600m to build offshore cables carrying wind power to England

THE UK’s National Wealth Fund and several banks are handing energy firm ScottishPower a £1.35 billion loan to upgrade the power grid between…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

UK set for ‘classic’ spring weather, including frosty nights and warm days

Conditions from Thursday through to Saturday are expected to be broadly similar, with dry weather and sunny spells forecast across the country.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Maro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia, becoming the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Metal detectorists unearth dazzling Anglo-Saxon gold-and-garnet raven head and ring: 'It's unbelievable — I'm a bit emotional'

Metal detectorists in southwest England unearthed the two gold-and-garnet objects from the Anglo-Saxon period in January.

LiveScience · May 7, 2025

Itoje likely Lions king as Aussies wait to learn fate

England's Maro Itoje is set to be the Lions' captain in Australia as a few Aussies wait to learn if they'll be going back home with him in the touring squad.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Prosecutor says Sycamore Gap tree cutters committed 'arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery'

A prosecutor says two men who cut down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England did it for a laugh

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Rio Ferdinand to miss PSG vs Arsenal clash on TNT Sports after posting hospital picture

Manchester United and England legend will not be present on any European semi-final coverage this week

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Titans ace Brimson makes rugby league Ashes switch

AJ Brimson has had his request to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England accepted - and could now face the Kangaroos in the Ashes.

AAP · May 7, 2025