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Dickie Bird’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport

While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with umpire who became as famous as them

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92

Bird was as famous for his good humour and eccentric approach to life as he was for being a hugely successful cricket umpire, in a career that took in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Truss energy bill freeze brings little cheer to struggling households

Five Guardian readers give their verdict on the support package and where it leaves them this winter

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread

Power outages from severe weather have roughly doubled over the past two decades across the U.S. as a warming climate stirs more destructive storms

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022