45 m. ago Robin Smith died 'unexpectedly' at home: Family release statement after 'charismatic' England cricket legend's death at 62 amid battles with alcohol and mental health problems

Robin Smith's family paid tribute to the charismatic former England batsman after his shock death at the age of just 62 was announced today.

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45 m. ago Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace

Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers

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47 m. ago What we know as tributes pour in for England cricket icon Robin Smith after his death

England cricket legend Robin Smith has died in Australia, just days after he bravely opened up about his troubled past. His friends and former team-mates have been hailing his achievements

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2 h. ago Michael Vaughan leads tributes to his 'hero' Robin Smith after tragic death aged 62

Michael Vaughan and Jack Russell have been among those to pay their respects to former England batter Robin Smith, who died at the age of 62 at his home in Perth

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2 h. ago Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

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2 h. ago Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

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3 h. ago Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its own lasting verdict

One of England’s most popular and charismatic players, and a Hampshire icon, has died at the age of 62

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3 h. ago Robin Smith: England and Hampshire cricket legend 'The Judge' dies aged 62

Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Australia on Monday

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3 h. ago Robin Smith, former England Test batter and Hampshire captain, dies aged 62

Smith had met with England Lions players in Perth only two weeks before his death

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3 h. ago Robin Smith's tragic unfulfilled 'nice grandad' wish days before death after vodka battle

Just days before his death, England cricket legend Robin Smith heartbreakingly opened up about his alcohol abuse and wish to be a "nice grandad" for his first granddaughter due to be born this week

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4 d. ago Dolly Parton delivers emotional Thanksgiving message amid health battle

Dolly Parton shared a moving Thanksgiving message with her devoted fans, offering warm blessings as she continues to put minds at ease following months of concern over her health.

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6 d. ago Reeves acknowledges anger over economic unfairness as she prepares to hike tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget as she battles to turn around the Government’s fortunes.

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2 w. ago Man City 115 charges state of play as Premier League rivals wait for bombshell decision

The Premier League first charged Manchester City in February 2023, and a verdict from last year's hearing is now finally due to be forthcoming, reputedly before the end of 2025

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3 w. ago Joey Barton faces new court case in 2026 for defamation allegations

Civil case brought by former England forward Eni AlukoBarton faces potentially massive bill over guilty verdict last week Joey Barton is facing another court case and a potential defamation and harassment bill for hundreds of thousands of pounds after being found guilty last week at Liverpool crown court of six counts of sending grossly offensive social media messages with intent to cause distress or anxiety.The trial in a civil case brought by Eni Aluko against Barton has been scheduled for the high court in May. The former England forward is alleging she was defamed in two social media posts made by the former Manchester City and England midfield player and that dozens of other posts by Barton amounted to harassment. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Met Office verdict on seeing 'Beaver Supermoon' in UK skies tonight in last full moon before winter

Cloud cover above the UK may affect people's opportunity to see the beaver supermoon tonight

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