16 h. ago Brendon McCullum labels upcoming Ashes as ‘biggest series of all of our lives’

England head coach hails ‘box office’ Jofra ArcherStokes and Wood ‘progressing well’ after injuriesBrendon McCullum has ramped up the Ashes hype ahead of this winter’s trip to Australia, describing England’s pursuit of the urn they last won a decade ago – and have brought back from the Antipodes just once since 1986-87 – as “the biggest series of all of our lives”.England returned to international action last week for the first time since a thrilling five-Test series against India concluded in early August, and though they lost to South Africa over three one-day internationals that run ended with a historic, one-sided victory in Southampton on Sunday. A spellbinding performance in that game from Jofra Archer, who took four wickets for 18 runs – “There was an ‘ooh’ or an ‘aah’ every single over,” he said afterwards – set imaginations racing with thoughts of what the injury-prone seamer might achieve in more high-profile assignments to come. The first Ashes Test starts in Perth on 21 ...

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16 h. ago Jofra Archer will be ready for ‘biggest series of our lives’ – Brendon McCullum

Archer will be key to England’s Ashes hopes and showed his quality with four for 18 against South Africa on Sunday.

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51 h. ago I'm a doctor and was terrified when I developed serious liver disease at 29... until I reversed it with one breathtakingly easy trick

As a doctor, I used to be confident I would be able to quickly notice when I fell ill. In fact, on TikTok, I often share tips about how to spot the early signs of serious diseases.

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5 d. ago Sophie Turner tapped to lead Amazon Prime Video’s Tomb Raider as Lara Croft

The live-action series is set to begin production in January

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5 d. ago Council begins review to decide future of controversial Blackweir Live gigs

Cardiff Council said it would conduct a review of the Blackweir Live gig series to help it decide whether or not it should go ahead again next year

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7 d. ago UK manufacturing downturn continues as new orders slide; Trump’s attack on Fed is ‘a serious danger’ – business live

Weak market conditions, US tariffs and downbeat client confidence blamed for drop in factory ordersOuch! The UK manufacturing sector shrank again last month, as factories were hit by weaker demand at home and abroad.The latest monthly poll of purchasing managers across Britain’s manufacturing sector found that new orders and new export business both fell at quicker rates in August, leading to another drop in production volumes.“Production volumes are still showing resilience in the face of global geopolitical uncertainty and US tariff policies, with both July and August having seen only slight contractions that were milder than those suffered earlier in the year. Business confidence has also lifted to a sixmonth high, reflecting hopes that the trading environment is starting to settle down.However, August also saw a steep drop in UK manufacturers’ new orders, with total order books and overseas demand both falling at some of the fastest rates seen over the past two years. Weak marke...

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1 week ago Big Brother star Marcus Akin begs fans for £3,500 as he reveals he's spending all his money on 'private medical care'

The former reality star, 51, who appeared for 13 weeks on the tenth series, previously worked as a window fitter and lived with his mum before entering the infamous Big Brother house.

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1 week ago M4 crash live updates as 'serious' collision causes 'significant' delays

Drivers have been advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route for their journey

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1 week ago Live updates as 'serious' crash on major Cardiff road sparks long delays

Long queues are building up and drivers have been urged to avoid the area

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1 week ago Meghan Markle shares glimpse into home life as second season of Netflix series airs

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: 'With Love, Meghan' landed on Netflix at 8am after the Duchess of Sussex teased the trailer two weeks ago on her Instagram page.

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1 week ago Meghan Markle shares glimpse into home life with Archie and Lili as second season of Netflix series airs

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: 'With Love, Meghan' landed on Netflix at 8am after the Duchess of Sussex teased the trailer two weeks ago on her Instagram page.

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2 w. ago Where are the Biggest Losers now from incredible TV careers to weight gain struggles

The Mirror takes at look at some of the Biggest Loser winners' struggles after leaving the hit US reality series - and those who have transformed their lives

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2 w. ago Cardiff Council won't say how much money it made from Blackweir Live gig series

Key decision makers at Cardiff Council have argued that money from Blackweir Live will go towards protecting green spaces and avoiding difficult budget decision

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2 w. ago How you can be in the audience for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing live shows 2025

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been given a huge update on how they can be in the audience for the live shows, with the series set to return in a matter of weeks

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3 w. ago This Morning viewers jeer 'this is car crash TV!' as Real Housewives Of London intros go seriously wrong in 'embarrassing and cringe' live interview

The six stars of the brand new TV show appeared on the most recent episode of the ITV programme to chat to hosts Craig Doyle, 54, and Sian Welby, 38, about the brand new Hayu series.

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3 w. ago ITV viewers can't stop watching 'incredible' drama starring Jodie Whittaker

Fans can't help but binge-watch ITV's thrilling brand new six-part series that follows the lives of three friends who are forever bonded over a fateful night

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3 w. ago Mock The Week star Milton Jones shares health update following cancer diagnosis

Comedian Milton Jones is renowned for his appearances in TV series like Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live At The Apollo

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3 w. ago Good Morning Britain fans seriously divided as Robert Rinder fights back tears live on air

The 47-year-old was joined by Charlotte Hawkins , 50, for the most recent episode of GMB.

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3 w. ago Arne Slot reveals how Florian Wirtz has wowed Liverpool squad: 'Are you serious?!'

Slot also explains how new £116m signing has exceeded expectations at Liverpool

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3 w. ago Why Liverpool have chosen Parma sensation Giovanni Leoni as Virgil van Dijk’s successor

The imposing 18-year-old is set to join Liverpool after an impressive season in Serie A

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