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Transgender women banned from women's cricket in England and Wales

Transgender women are to be banned outright from women’s and girls’ cricket in England and Wales

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Reform wins Runcorn byelection by just six votes – what the result means for Labour and the Tories

One story dominates the elections held on May 1 in England: the dramatic Reform surge. The Runcorn and Helsby byelection was a stunning win for Nigel Farage’s party.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test

England will be heavy favourites for the four-day Test at Trent Bridge

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Villa Park confirmed to host England’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra

Wembley is unavailable as Coldplay are scheduled to play a series of concerts.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Nigel Farage hails ‘big moment’ for Reform and sends warning to Starmer

Nigel Farage has celebrated Reform making gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local votes, with Mr Farage claiming a “big moment” was taking place in UK politics.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

'Britain is broken': SNP hit out at Reform election gains in England

THE SNP have said that “Britain is broken” following the rise of Reform in England’s local elections.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

How much do you know about these legendary English people and places? Take our quiz

Is your knowledge of England’s castles, forts and abbeys in ruins? Or do you know your Dover from your Tintagel? This quiz will test you

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Defender of Dover: Eleanor de Montfort and the siege of 1265

After the death of her husband and son in battle, Eleanor of England held Dover Castle against the royalist army of her brother, Henry III. To this day, visitors can see exact sites where the historic blockade unfolded

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

See the stuff of legend: explore England’s epic history this summer

From royal romances at Osborne to murder holes in St Mawes Castle, there are myths, legends and spectacular tales to be told all across the country

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Andrea Jenkyns becomes first Reform UK mayor as voters abandon Labour and Tories

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been elected the first Reform UK mayor as voters in England were seen to abandon Labour and the Tories

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025