1 hour ago Nostradamus' chilling 'plague' prediction for 2025 may be about to come true

Nostradamus prophesised that there will be the return of an old plague in England in 2025 - now, scientists have discovered a new strain living within bats that could be 10 times more deadly than Covid

Politics

3 h. ago McCullum was a tonic for England’s Test side but will the medicine work in all formats?

Elimination from the Champions Trophy will surely end Jos Buttler’s tenure as white- ball captain, but is the lack of 50-over domestic cricket the biggest problem?The diagnosis after England’s Test team hit rock bottom during that wretched Ashes winter of 2021-22 was a pretty shrewd one by Rob Key. Newly hired as director of men’s cricket, Key recognised that the players, good enough but grossly underperforming, had been ground down by the pandemic and its joyless treadmill of fixture fulfilment.In came Brendon McCullum as the antipodean antidote to their negativity on and off the field. He was not a technical hire – although he analyses more information than the golf-bro image suggests – rather a relentlessly positive one who would double down on the aggressive outlook of Ben Stokes, his new captain, and not meet fire with ice. Continue reading...

Science

4 h. ago Steve Harmison thinks time is up for Jos Buttler as England white

The team have endured a miserable 18-month period in which they have given up both limited-overs World Cups.

Events

5 h. ago Part of claim against Barry Manilow to be paused in England, judge rules

Hipgnosis Songs Fund is bringing legal action over unpaid royalties and a bonus against the singer at the High Court in London.

Events

5 h. ago Westminster named England’s rough sleeping capital as London rates surge 16%

Westminster had 388 people sleeping rough on a single Autumn night - a surge of 40 per cent in just one year

Politics

6 h. ago Drug gang used flights from France to drop £4m worth of cocaine in English countryside

Police say organised crime group would fly planes from Cherbourg, France, to southern England

Events

7 h. ago England lock George Martin ruled out of remainder of Six Nations

The Leicester forward has knee and shoulder injuries.

Politics

7 h. ago Major high street jeweller to shut seven stores across Britain in coming months

Five of the stores affected are in England, while two are located in Scotland. All seven stores will be closed in March or April.

Politics

7 h. ago England must start putting chances in the back of the net – Millie Bright

The Lionesses claimed a 1-0 Nations League victory over World Cup holders Spain at Wembley on Wednesday evening.

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8 h. ago Lionesses find recipe for Euro 2025 success with ‘English’ performance | Tom Garry

One game does not fix everything but Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were delighted with team’s grit against SpainWhile Wembley was rejoicing at the sight of England putting the ball in Spain’s net, there were two people noticeably not joining in with the celebrations. Sarina Wiegman had reacted to the Lionesses’ goal by making her way urgently down to the touchline for a detailed conversation with her captain, Leah Williamson, clearly relaying some key tactical details.Such a sight is not uncommon in top-level sport, but on Wednesday night it felt particularly indicatory of England’s focus, determination and steadfast resolve to win. Their committed performance in the 1-0 Nations League triumph was one of a side fixated on nothing but victory, high levels of work rate, concentration and, perhaps above all, grit. The centre-back Millie Bright had another description for it: “Proper English.” Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Sarina Wiegman highlights ‘massive improvement’ Lauren James has made to her game

The England manager said she was ‘proud’ of the work James put in off the ball in the win over Spain

Politics

9 h. ago Felix Jones returns to South Africa as new role revealed after England resignation

Jones handed in his notice period last August before reaching a settlement to depart

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9 h. ago Former England rugby star says he considered ending his life after being wrongly accused of rape by an escort, as she admits stalking him for 14 months

Marland Yarde's career was left in tatters after sex worker Sandra Ntonya, 44, from Manchester, rang police and wrongly claimed he had sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

Events

9 h. ago England international reveals text to Matt Sherratt about Wales job as reply speaks volumes

'Mate, get the victory today and the job is yours', said Andy Goode to Matt Sherratt.

Society

9 h. ago Asda launches 'vital' new service at 226 stores across England

The new service has launched today in Asda pharmacies across the country

Politics

9 h. ago Why Lucy Bronze remains as important as ever for England as Euros plans take shape

The right back was key to England’s versatile system in the 1-0 win over Spain at Wembley

Politics

9 h. ago Inside the life of Instagram con artist who faked cancer to land mega bucks book deal

Wellness influencer Belle Gibson convinced millions she had cured her terminal brain cancer through healthy eating and alternative medicine – but her web of lies quickly unravelled

Economics

9 h. ago Netflix’s Toxic Town: Where the Corby poisonings tale was really filmed

Various filming locations around England were used during Netflix's new four-part series

Events

10 h. ago Neighbour ruined sale of £3.85m home, claims England cricket legend’s son in bitter court battle

Jeremy Cowdrey says the actions of his neighbour, who lives in a barn conversion nearby, repeatedly undermined his efforts to sell his home

Economics

10 h. ago Man who attacked police protecting mosque jailed after admitting riot charge

John Kirtley, 27, was initially charged with violent disorder but police later upgraded that to the more serious offence of riot

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