56 m. ago Steve Smith breaks his silence after heated Ashes exchange with Jofra Archer

England are 2-0 down and Australia are on the brink of retaining the Ashes after an emphatic win at the Gabba in Brisbane

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65 m. ago Ashley Cole says coaching Harry Kane and Cole Palmer gave him imposter syndrome

Cole is a full-time coach for England and has previously served as assistant coach under interim manager Lee Carsley

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68 m. ago Brendon McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of second Ashes defeat

England fell 2-0 behind after another heavy defeat to Australia at The Gabba

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73 m. ago Ashes hero's stunning daughter is now cricket pundit and model with very rich boyfriend

Grace Hayden is the daughter of cricketing legend Matthew Hayden and has followed in her father's footsteps in becoming a prominent figure in the sport

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73 m. ago Emma Raducanu's net worth dwarfed by world's richest cricketer who never played in the Ashes

Emma Raducanu has built up a huge net worth during her short but impressive career but it pales in comparison to that of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar

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85 m. ago He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory | Geoff Lemon

Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove to be his final moments in Test cricket• Australia beat England by eight wickets at the GabbaIn the end, the only tension was whether Brisbane’s rain would descend before Australia could knock off the last 32 runs in the final session, and so whether going 2-0 up in the Ashes would be delayed until the fifth day. It turned out that England’s resistance through the light of the afternoon had only dished up some evening entertainment for home fans, with Travis Head able to put on a brief show in dispatching the pink ball over the fence before he headed back the same way.And still. Through the longest partnership of the series so far, 221 balls on the hottest day of the second Test, Ben Stokes and Will Jacks made Australia work in the field, something that was perhaps worth doing for the simple fact of proving that it can be done. With Mitchell Starc tiring after leading the line all series, the contest became a grin...

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96 m. ago Are YOU ready for Christmas dinner? Food expert reveals the exact date you should buy every single item

An expert has created a handy guide that explains when each component of Christmas dinner should be bought.

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1 hour ago Ben Stokes pinpoints England’s ‘obvious’ problem in damning assessment of second Test defeat

England slipped 2-0 down in the Ashes series after crumbling to another heavy defeat in Brisbane

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2 h. ago Ashes player ratings: Joe Root's century not enough as England crumble vs Australia at the Gabba

England were thrashed by eight wickets inside four days in the second Ashes Test as Australia took a 2-0 series lead

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2 h. ago The ultimate unsung superfood: 17 delicious ways with cabbage – from kimchi to pasta to peanut butter noodles

Over the last 50 years, cabbage consumption in Britain has declined 80%. But it’s versatile, full of vitamins, and perfect on a winter night. Here’s how to make the most of itIt’s not good news: despite a lot of messaging about healthy eating, Britons consume 12% less vegetables per week than they did in 1974, when the government’s Family Food survey began. And while the consumption of some specific vegetables – courgettes, say – has risen over the past 50 years, others have experienced a sharp decline. Among the biggest losers is cabbage. Cabbage consumption in the UK dropped by 80%, beaten only by brussels sprouts (87%) which are, after all, a kind of cabbage.This is a tragedy, not just because cabbage is an unsung superfood containing essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, as well as protein and dietary fibre, but because it’s a flexible, abundant and potentially delicious culinary ingredient. It even comes in different colours. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago England staring down Ashes barrel after bruising defeat in Brisbane

Australia knocked off their chase of 65 in just 10 overs.

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2 h. ago Heathrow Airport locked down as armed police swoop and drivers told to stay put

Heathrow Airport has been swarmed by armed police, ambulances and fire engines following an incident at Terminal 3. Trains have been brought to a halt and drivers have been urged to stay in cars

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2 h. ago Ashes second Test, day four: England all out for 241 as Australia close on victory – live

OBM updates with hosts needing 65 from second innings Day three report: sun setting on England’s Ashes dream Ashes top 100 | Get the Spin newsletter | Email James“As I reach the end of another working week, I am once again reminded of the cruelty of cricketing disappointment. It’s hard enough being an Englishman living in Brisbane at the moment, but no cricket on my weekend seems excessively cruelty...”There’s cricket on today, Phil Withington. It might not last very long, that’s all. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Strictly fans say star 'should be ashamed' as major Balvinder Sopal prediction made

Fnas of the BBC One dance show flooded Balvinder with support following her emotional appearance in the ballroom

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2 h. ago I found a swish Welsh hotel stay for two with breakfast, gym access and late check out for £89

Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't enjoy a cheeky weekend break that's wallet-friendly.

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2 h. ago Faith and Reform: is the religious right on the rise in UK politics?

Powerful Christian figures are emerging in Britain but there are important differences from the US, where evangelism has fuelled TrumpAt recent Reform UK press conferences, two very distinctive heads can often be spotted in the front row: the near-white locks of Danny Kruger, the party’s head of policy, and the swept-back blond mane of James Orr, now a senior adviser to Nigel Farage.As well as guiding the policy programme for what could be the UK’s next government, the pair have something else in common. Both are highly devout Christians who came to religion in adulthood, and have trenchant views on social issues such as abortion and the family. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago BREAKING Soldiers storm onto live TV declaring 'military coup' as French embassy says 'stay home'

The French embassy in Benin advised its nationals to 'stay at home' after gunfire was reported near to various residences, with some outlets now reporting state military have now 'regained control'

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2 h. ago Soldiers storm onto live TV declaring 'military coup' as French embassy says 'stay home'

The French embassy in Benin advised its nationals to 'stay at home' after gunfire was reported near to various residences, with some outlets now reporting state military have now 'regained control'

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3 h. ago Iconic Ashes cricket stadium transformed with waterslides after Australia vs England Tests

The iconic Ashes venue is now a multifunctional sports venue and is trying to adapt after a 60,000 new stadium popped up down the road

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3 h. ago I visited one of the best pubs in Wales, which has 'everything you could want from a country pub'

This award winning boozer is exactly what a pub should be: warm, welcoming, and serving excellent food.

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