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New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
Joe Root’s second stint as England Test captain began with a dominant victory over Pakistan, winning the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs inside three days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The result offers welcome relief after a turbulent period for England cricket, following Ben Stokes’s retirement…
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First image shows Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot
The BBC and BritBox have unveiled the first image of Edward Bluemel as Hercule Poirot, confirming casting and creative details for “Hercule,” a new six-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s detective as filming continues in Liverpool. Billed as an intimate character study of Poirot set against a wider portrait of interwar Britain, the series draws on…
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Spend £69 on Video Games and Get an Extra £10 Back at Amazon This Weekend
You can save £10 on top PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox games at Amazon UK when you spend £69 or more this weekend. Nice!
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‘Plug him in as attack leader’ – England-Pakistan player ratings
England secured a much-needed Test cricket victory over Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs after a chaotic and difficult summer for the side. The result offered several encouraging individual performances, most notably from bowler Ollie Robinson, who took career-best match figures of 8-80 and was named among the standout performers, alongside…
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SUFC News: Wilder breaks silence on Blades future as turmoil sparks departure fears – thestar.co.uk
Chris Wilder has addressed uncertainty over his future as Sheffield United manager amid reports of boardroom unrest following the club’s Championship play-off final defeat. He indicated that he wanted to remain at Bramall Lane, but concerns over the club’s direction and internal decision-making had prompted fears that he could leave. The uncertainty followed a season…
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Stormy autumn, cold winter – how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
The Met Office has warned that a developing El Niño, described as potentially the strongest in living memory, could bring a stormier, wetter autumn and early winter to the UK. While El Niño’s most severe effects, such as flooding in South America and drought risk in Australia, occur far from Britain, disruption to global wind…
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Three wickets in six balls – Tricky Tongue troubles Pakistan
England’s bowlers put Pakistan under pressure on day three of the first Test at Headingley, with Josh Tongue claiming three wickets in a devastating six-ball burst. The breakthrough moved England significantly closer to victory by an innings, as Pakistan’s batting collapsed in their second innings. Pakistan slid from 68-3 to 76-6 as Tongue ran through…
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What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
An outbreak of salmonella linked to imported eggs served in UK cafes and restaurants has infected 207 people, killed one and hospitalised 34, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to investigate. The case has raised public concern about egg safety, but experts stress there is no need to avoid eggs altogether, only to be more…
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Andy Burnham ‘plots bid for Britain to host World Cup’ as he eyes tourism boost
Andy Burnham is reportedly exploring a UK bid to host a men’s football World Cup, alongside proposals for an Olympic Games to be held in the north of England, as part of a wider strategy to use major sporting events to boost investment, tourism and regeneration outside London. According to The i, the prime minister…
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‘I could have put a deposit on a house or do this crazy experiment’: the British musician playing 365 gigs this year
Isaac Neilson, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Derby, is attempting to perform a live gig every single day throughout 2026, a self-devised challenge intended to force his way into an industry he sees as blocked by nepotism and hidden barriers for independent, working-class artists. By the 231st day of the year, reached with a show in…