1 hour ago ‘Real change is happening’ as tens of thousands of knives are taken off streets

Nearly 60,000 blades have been removed in England and Wales as part of Government efforts to halve knife crime within a decade.

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3 h. ago Joe Marler’s wife hit the roof and called Celebrity Traitors star ‘a moron’ after vile comment

Former England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler was no stranger to controversy during his playing career, but his wife Daisy was quick to let him know her thoughts on one particular incident

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3 h. ago Lily Allen reveals she flew 6,000 miles to JAPAN in her quest to 'hook up' with a celebrity as she rolls out X

Lily Allen, 40, has revealed she flew ail the way to Japan in a 'meticulously planned' plot just to 'hook up' with a famous person.

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3 h. ago Cole Palmer issues blunt Chelsea injury update amid frustrating Blues absence

Cole Palmer has been out of action since sustaining a groin injury but it appears that the Chelsea and England playmaker is keen to return to action sooner rather than later

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5 h. ago Michael Jackson biopic bosses plot emotional return to London’s O2 for premiere 16 years after icon’s untimely death

MICHAEL JACKSON’S This Is It residency at London’s O2 Arena was to be a career pinnacle – with 50 sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena kicking off in 2009. The King Of Pop was never able to play them because he died on June 25, 2009 — just 18 days before he was due on...

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5 h. ago Arsenal making four major changes to Emirates Stadium with Mikel Arteta doing everything possible to win Premier League

ARSENAL have made four major changes to the Emirates as Mikel Arteta bids to end the club's two-decade long wait for a Premier League title. The Gunners were last crowned champions of England during their Invincibles season in 2003/04. But under Arteta's guidance the north London side has enjoyed a resurgence back towards the top...

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5 h. ago Fraser Dingwall backs Tommy Freeman to thrive in England centre role

The two Northampton Saints form the midfield partnership for England’s autumn opener against Australia

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5 h. ago ‘This will hurt’: Edwards looks to next generation after England’s World Cup drubbing

England out of World Cup after defeat by South Africa‘We’ve got some unbelievable talent coming through’The England head coach, Charlotte Edwards, has hinted strongly that she will be looking to a new generation of players to take England into the next World Cup cycle, after her side’s shock 125-run defeat in their semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday.“We won’t make too many rash decisions, but we’ve got to look at the future now,” Edwards told Sky Sports. “We’ve got some unbelievable talent coming through.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Dingwall backed to plot course through the midfield maze for England

Steve Borthwick has opted for the Northampton centre, his ‘glue’ player, over an array of talented England backsEven Steve Borthwick admits that picking his team to face Australia on Saturday was tricky. And even after he had made his mind up, there was a training ground snapshot which underlined the slim margins involved. “There was a piece of play where the skill showed by the team not starting was absolutely incredible,” said Borthwick. “I couldn’t praise them highly enough for the way they tested the team that is starting.”Which neatly sums up England’s intensifying backline debate. Ollie Lawrence, Marcus Smith, Henry Arundell, Henry Slade, Cadan Murley and Max Ojomoh are all fit and can’t even make the matchday 23. Not to mention the up-and-coming Noah Caluori. Nor Owen Farrell. Let alone the injured Elliot Daly, George Furbank, Seb Atkinson, Ollie Sleightholme and Will Muir. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Celebrity Traitors' Joe Marler challenged to fight by Wales star after scandals

The former England rugby star has delighted The Celebrity Traitors viewers with his outspoken nature, but his big personality has previously landed him in trouble

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6 h. ago Charlotte Edwards defends England’s progress after World Cup semi

Edwards’ side were thrashed by South Africa, who lost to England by 10 wickets in the group stage.

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6 h. ago England star FREDDIE STEWARD reveals his box of tricks that made him the king of the air: His new technique, the Aussie Rules star he copies, Arsene Wenger's psychologist and the all

The man who is central to England's aerial protection is Freddie Steward. He is England's steady hand at the back, coordinating backfield coverage and marshalling a rising tide of contestable kicks.

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6 h. ago I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia About 15 years ago, Philippa Langley set out on a mission to find the remains of King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. Almost everyone regarded this as an impossible task. His remains had gone undiscovered for more than 500 years. It was a folly, a fool’s errand. She was out of her depth, an amateur. No letters after her name.But Philippa diligently did the work and did her research. She had an inner conviction that she would find him, and she did. It was a staggering achievement, and yet when the news broke of this startling discovery, and it was beamed round the world, there was little to no mention of her. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice | Steve Coogan

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia About 15 years ago, Philippa Langley set out on a mission to find the remains of King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. Almost everyone regarded this as an impossible task. His remains had gone undiscovered for more than 500 years. It was a folly, a fool’s errand. She was out of her depth, an amateur. No letters after her name.But Philippa diligently did the work and did her research. She had an inner conviction that she would find him, and she did. It was a staggering achievement, and yet when the news broke of this startling discovery, and it was beamed round the world, there was little to no mention of her. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Joe Marler's technique for 'spotting liars' speaks volumes about Celebrity Traitors star

Former England rugby star Joe Marler shared how he detects dishonesty in others long before filming the hit BBC show Celebrity Traitors

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7 h. ago Wales international gets Barbarians call as England hatch shock Henry Pollock plan

These are your rugby headlines on the evening of Wednesday, October 29

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7 h. ago Lord Botham behaving badly! England cricket legend Ian 'flips a golf buggy, hurting his ribs

Former cricketer and coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd has lifted the lid on an eventful golfing trip with Sir Ian Botham - which he revealed left the England legend with hurt ribs and a cut arm.

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7 h. ago England knocked out of World Cup as supreme South Africa power into final

Laura Wolvaardt made a quite magnificent 169 before Marizanne Kapp dismantled England’s top order

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7 h. ago South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away

South Africa, 319-7, beat England, 194 all out, 125 runsCaptain smashes 169 as Proteas reach first 50-over finalSouth Africa made history in Guwahati on Wednesday, after a phenomenal innings from captain Laura Wolvaardt and remarkable figures of five for 20 from Marizanne Kapp helped them to a 125-run against England and launched them into their first ever 50-over World Cup final.Wolvaardt took 115 balls to bring up a maiden World Cup hundred, which was reason enough to celebrate. But with wickets tumbling at the other end and England looking like they might have an easy-enough chase on their hands, she then unleashed a remarkable display of boundary-striking on the unsuspecting English bowlers, adding a further 69 runs in 28 balls. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Australia will target Freeman at centre in England clash, George Gregan warns

Former captain says defensive questions will be askedFreeman switching from more familiar role out wideThe former Australia captain George Gregan says they will target Tommy Freeman’s defending at outside-centre for England on Saturday.Steve Borthwick’s side kick off their autumn campaign at Twickenham against opponents who consigned them to a dramatic late defeat last year, and the head coach has made some notable selectorial calls. George Ford starts at No 10 instead of Fin Smith, Ford’s Sale Sharks colleague Tom Roebuck is on the wing and, most interestingly, Freeman will play at No 13. Continue reading...

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