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Beaumont to retire from international cricket
England batter Tammy Beaumont has announced that she will retire from international cricket after England’s one-off Test against India, which begins on Friday. The 35-year-old, who debuted in 2009, ends a near 17-year international career and will bow out at the first-ever women’s Test to be held at Lord’s, a fitting stage for one of…
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Masterful Cleary stars as NSW win Origin decider
New South Wales produced a commanding performance to beat favourites Queensland 30-12 in Brisbane and clinch the 2026 State of Origin series, with half-back Nathan Cleary the standout figure. Cleary, who had lost his three previous involvements in Origin deciders, scored two tries and kicked five goals in a display that vindicated under-pressure Blues coach…
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Woman hospitalised following Dobermann attack in Sheffield area
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Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup
The article argues that Kylian Mbappé has emerged as the defining figure of the 2026 World Cup, not only because of his performances for France but also because of his personality and public presence. It presents him as the tournament’s standout character: a decisive player on the pitch, a confident spokesman off it, and someone…
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‘All-court’ Janse van Rensburg backed to make Test impact
England’s senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has backed centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to make an impact on his expected Test debut against Fiji, praising the Bristol player’s “all-court game” and his appetite for both the physical and attacking sides of play. The 29-year-old is set to win his first cap after being ruled eligible…
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New Sheffield Wednesday kit: How Owls used to launch new shirts, in pictures – thestar.co.uk
The article from The Star (thestar.co.uk) is a picture-led feature looking back at how Sheffield Wednesday have unveiled their new kits in previous seasons, published in connection with anticipation around the club’s latest shirt. The piece appears designed to be a nostalgic photo gallery for supporters rather than a hard news report, revisiting past launch…
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Prison worker, 27, is jailed for 21 months for searching the records of Britain’s most notorious killers including Lucy Letby, Rose West, and Harold Shipman
A 27-year-old prison worker, Courtney Harrison, has been jailed for 21 months after using her role at HMP Moorland in Doncaster to search the confidential records of some of Britain’s most notorious criminals, including Lucy Letby, Rose West and Harold Shipman. The case matters because it represents what a crown court described as a “grave…
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Tony Rayns, British Critic and Champion of East Asian Cinema, Dies at 78
Tony Rayns, the British critic, festival programmer and screenwriter who spent decades bringing East Asian cinema to Western audiences, has died at the age of 78. He was found dead at his home on 7 July after an accidental fall down his stairs, according to his sister, Stephanie Gowman, who said his death was unexpected…
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‘Bake Off’ Back On The BBC? Bosses In Talks With “Subscale” Channel 4 To Host Its Content On iPlayer
BBC director general Matt Brittin has revealed that the corporation is in talks with Channel 4 about a streaming partnership that could see Channel 4’s programmes hosted on the BBC’s iPlayer. Giving evidence to Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Brittin said the BBC had received an approach from Channel 4 and argued that a…
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Housebuilder Vistry warns of losses amid heavy discounting on unsold homes
Vistry Group, one of Britain’s largest housebuilders, has warned it expects to make a pre-tax loss of £30m in the first half of the year after resorting to heavy discounting to clear a backlog of unsold homes. The warning, which coincided with news that the company’s finance director is departing, sent Vistry’s shares down 8%,…