3 h. ago The beaver is BACK! Furry river creatures will be released into the wild in England for the first time in over 400 years to defend farmland from flooding

A licensing system has been launched to allow the release of beavers into the countryside to roam freely.

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6 h. ago Why beavers are being released into the English wild for the first time in centuries

It’s being called ‘fantastic news’. Here’s why

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12 h. ago ‘When you put them back our wildlife blossoms’ – How beavers help nature, and us

The Government has announced beavers can be released into the wild in England under licence, with the first reintroduction expected soon.

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12 h. ago Beavers to be released into English wild in bid to stop flooding

It’s the first time in centuries that the creatures will be released in England

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16 h. ago Why this season's Premier League matches are running 'two minutes shorter' than last season

Premier League referees have been told to be more lenient when it comes to stoppage time which has seen match times this season notably reduced after England's top flight had the longest matches in Europe last term

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28 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.

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34 h. ago Coach makes shock South Africa switch after England resignation

The two-time World Cup winning coach left his role with England last year

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50 h. ago Michael Atherton expects Jos Buttler’s time as England captain to be over

Buttler’s side were eliminated from the Champions trophy after losing to Afghanistan.

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50 h. ago Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.

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61 h. ago Erik ten Hag sends Man United fans emotional message as he makes future admission

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has looked back on his time in England with fond memories

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3 d. ago Sightings of mystery beasts in Dartmoor being released by 'guerrilla rewilder'

There are suspicions a guerrilla rewilder has allegedly been releasing wild boar in Dartmoor without having any permission to do so following an increase in sightings

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4 d. ago Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their improved displays

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4 d. ago Prop Will Stuart has become the cornerstone of England’s scrum

‘I’ve just tried to keep my head down and do my job,’ says the Bath tighthead after seeing off Scotland in Calcutta CupNot all heroes wear capes and Will Stuart is not the type you would expect to see in shining armour, but the time has come to recognise England’s unsung tighthead prop. Crisis? What crisis? It was not so long ago that the Rugby Football Union was wringing its hands at the dearth of tightheads across the country but quietly, under the radar, Stuart has emerged as England’s most consistent, reliable performer.During Steve Borthwick’s first Six Nations in charge two years ago, he lamented that England were “not good at anything” and raised particular concern over the scrum, an area in which they had ranked last of all tier-one nations over the previous 12 months. Fast-forward to now and, under the tutelage of Tom Harrison, England’s scrum has developed into both a solid platform and a weapon they can employ to impressive effect. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago More wins, more drinks: Opening hours in pubs could extend in England and Wales during Women's Euros

Soccer fans in England and Wales might be allowed to spend more time in pubs if their teams go far at the Women’s European Championship being held in Switzerland in July

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6 d. ago Time is running out for England's and Scotland’s Lions hopefuls to state their case | Ugo Monye

All the way across the field there are mouthwatering head-to-heads with players pushing for the tour to AustraliaFor British & Irish Lions hopefuls, time is running out. Three Test matches left to stake their claim, to catch Andy Farrell’s eye and book a place on the plane. Farrell is due to be at Twickenham on Saturday and he will be analysing everything. As a player that’s precisely where you want to be.At this stage of the Six Nations, England against Scotland feels all the more pivotal for Lions hopefuls. We can safely say that there will be a large Ireland contingent and, unless something dramatic happens in the coming weeks, a relatively small group of Wales players. That congested middle is full of England and Scotland players and that makes Saturday’s match all the more mouthwatering. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England v Scotland start time and TV channel for Six Nations

Scotland are hoping to extend their winning run against England in the latest edition of the Calcutta Cup this weekend

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6 d. ago Portugal vs England LIVE: Lionesses result and reaction to disappointing draw in Nations League

Portugal 1-1 England: The hosts dominated after half time and scored a deserved equaliser through the substitute Kika Nazareth

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6 d. ago Portugal vs England LIVE: Result and final score as Lionesses struggle in Nations League opener

Portugal 1-1 England: The hosts dominated after half time and scored a deserved equaliser through the substitute Kika Nazareth

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7 d. ago Time for England to end Calcutta Cup blues and show France was no fluke | Robert Kitson

Red Rose have lost four in row against Scots, but if they can back up Les Bleus win there will be talk of top-two finishIn recent times the Calcutta Cup has morphed into the “Scottish play” the English would rather not mention by name. One Red Rose win in seven attempts and four consecutive victories for Gregor Townsend’s side has certainly been an uncomfortable sequence for those who, for decades, regarded death and taxes as only marginally more inevitable than Scotland losing down south.So much for the supposed dead weight of history. “What’s done cannot be undone,” murmured Lady Macbeth but she wasn’t privy to the skill and daring of Finn Russell or the killer finishing of Duhan van der Merwe. The last time England lost three or more consecutive home games in this fixture was in the early 1900s before Twickenham became their spiritual home. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago England to show ‘nastiness’ as Itoje backs side to wrestle back Calcutta Cup

Captain calls on his team to ‘create our own history’Assistant coach Tom Harrison: ‘there’s a nastiness to us’England have vowed to show their nasty side against Scotland on Saturday with the captain, Maro Itoje, calling on his team to buck the trend of recent history by clinching the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years.Buoyed by their one-point victory over France last time out, England have been champing at the bit all week with Tom Curry saying there was an edginess to training on Monday and Ben Earl revealing the squad were subjecting to a series of video clips showcasing their failings in recent defeats by Scotland. Continue reading...

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