12 h. ago Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

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67 h. ago Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in PerthStar quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injuryAustralia captain Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as doubts grow around his availability for the entire Test series against England.Cummins has been sidelined with a back injury that the latest scan revealed has not yet healed. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Emmerdale's Jaye Griffiths reveals she spent five years in an abusive relationship where she was 'beaten and gaslit'

The TV star, opened up on feeling 'ashamed' to talk about what was going on at home, which led her to 'disappearing' from public life.

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2 w. ago Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Chris Woakes a risk after dislocating shoulderRehan Ahmed also in frame as second spinner Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia. While the head coach, Brendon McCullum, has said to expect few surprises after a settled period for the Test side, Jamie Overton’s withdrawal from first-class cricket – plus uncertainty over the fitness of Chris Woakes – does mean there are final decisions to be made this week as regards the seamers.The core of this group picks itself, with Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue all considered bankers – none are expected to play the final round of the County Championship – and optimism that Mark Wood is on track for a return after undergoing knee surgery in March. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Leslie Ash admits she nearly 'lost everything' after contracting superbug in hospital as she opens up about suing the NHS for £5million

The Men Behaving badly star, 65, received the payout after contracting a near fatal superbug while in hospital for broken ribs.

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3 w. ago Coronation Street star reveals Asha's turmoil as familiar face leaves her 'petrified'

Coronation Street's Asha Alahan actress Tanisha Gorey has opened up about a twist airing next week that leaves her character 'petrified' after recent struggles with her mental health

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4 w. ago Laura Ashley will return to UK five years after shutting 150 branches with new 10,000sq ft flagship store

Iconic British brand Laura Ashley has plans to open a flagship 10,000sq ft store at Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock, Essex, five years on after it fell into administration.

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