13 h. ago Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes rivalry with Jofra Archer | Geoff Lemon

As Australia’s batting linchpin helps hosts pull away, England’s premier paceman is yet to get him out in a TestJofra Archer versus Steve Smith in 2019 is already Ashes folklore. The atmosphere at Lord’s that afternoon was charged in all senses, a huge slab of cloud bringing darkness to the day. Fresh off a match-winning World Cup final, Archer marked his Test debut with what was then the fastest spell recorded for England. Smith was in the middle of a Bradman-hued streak of 774 runs in seven innings. All that could pause him was a short-pitched attack of building ferocity, one that finally dropped Smith with a bouncer to the neck. It was a pure duel, the kind that cause spectators genuine fear.In the immediate aftermath, and again as Archer took six-fers in wins at Headingley and the Oval, one principal idea came up in every discussion: imagine, what might he be able to do in Australia? Imagine him on a fast and bouncy track in Perth or Brisbane. It was: “I can’t wait to get you to...

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57 h. ago FA charge first EFL boss for making sexist comments to referee as huge ban looms

The FA have confirmed that Barnet boss Dean Brennan has been charged for allegedly acting in an improper manner towards a female referee during a League Two fixture

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4 d. ago British Army 'hero' killed after pub beer garden row over chicken wings

Grandad Paul Ainscough, who joined the police after 24 years in the Army, died from internal injuries the day after being pushed by his friend in an argument over food

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2 w. ago Ariana Grande reveals she has COVID in latest setback... days after Wicked star was ambushed by deranged fan

Ariana Grande has revealed she tested positive for COVID amid the tail end of her promotional whirlwind for Wicked: For Good.

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2 w. ago Video of moment police motorcyclist fatally knocks over great

Relatives of Helen Holland, 81, insist the acquittal proves the justice system treats officers differently and claim the verdict has left them shattered.

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2 w. ago Ariana's parting barb to crowds sparks fears for her health at New York Wicked premiere

Ariana Grande sparked concerns after becoming overwhelmed with photographers' attention at the Wicked: For Good New York premiere this week.

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2 w. ago Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked: For Good premiere sentenced to nine days in jail

Johnson Wen, who jumped over a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore and rushed at the Wicked star, has been convicted of being a public nuisanceThe man who grabbed Ariana Grande at a red-carpet premiere for Wicked: For Good in Singapore has been jailed for nine days.According to BBC News, Australian national Johnson Wen was convicted of being a public nuisance. Wen, 26, has a history of disrupting public events and rushing concert stages. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘You ruined our family with no consequences’: Family of grandmother killed by royal outrider to sue police

Helen Holland, 81, was struck by speeding Met Police outrider PC Christopher Harrison as he escorted the Duchess of Edinburgh through London

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2 w. ago Huge backlash as popular UK Christmas market charges £9.50 for sausage

People have slammed prices at a popular festive market as 'a complete rip off' as shoppers see prices soar - but some were quick to defend the sky-high prices

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2 w. ago Admit you did wrong, relatives of late grandmother, 81, mowed down by Met Police royal escort plead

The family of grandmother Helen Holland, 81, killed by a police motorcyclist escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh after he sped through a red light, say they are suing the Metropolitan Police.

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3 w. ago Crazed fan who ambushed Ariana Grande on Wicked red carpet is charged

The crazed fan who vaulted a barricade and sprinted straight at Ariana Grande during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good has now been charged.

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3 w. ago Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked sequel premiere charged

Footage shows the man jumping the red carpet barricade of the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, then rushing towards and embracing the starA court in Singapore has charged a man who grabbed Ariana Grande at a premiere of Wicked: For Good on Thursday night with being a public nuisance.Video footage shows Johnson Wen jumping over a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore and rushing at Grande on the red carpet. Grande’s co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately jumped in to help protect her and Wen was moved away. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked 2 premiere charged in Singapore

Johnson Wen, who calls himself ‘Troll Most Hated’ on Instagram, has been charged with being a public nuisance

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3 w. ago Wicked fan who grabbed Ariana Grande faces police charge and huge fine

The man who jumped over a barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of "Wicked: For Good" in Singapore has been charged in court for being a public nuisance

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3 w. ago Watch: Fan jumps barrier and lunges at Ariana Grande on Wicked: For Good red carpet

Ariana Grande had to be shielded by her co-stars on the Wicked: For Good red carpet in Singapore on Thursday (13 November) after a fan leaped barriers and lunged at the actress.

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3 w. ago ITV This Morning star fumes 'it's disgusting' after Ariana Grande fan attack

A man grabbed Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore

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3 w. ago Cynthia Erivo praised for ‘bodyguard’ reaction after fan grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked 2 premiere

Fans are questioning why security guards did not step in faster

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3 w. ago Cynthia Erivo jumps in to shield Ariana Grande from overzealous fan at Wicked: For Good Singapore premiere

The singer was greeting fans at the Singapore premiere when an unexpected incident unfolded

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3 w. ago Ariana Grande grabbed in shocking scenes at Wicked premiere as Cynthia leaps into action

Ariana Grande was protected by her co-star Cynthia Erivo as the pair walked the yellow carpet for the premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore.

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3 w. ago Met Police motorcyclist found NOT GUILTY of killing grandmother by careless driving as he escorted Duchess of Edinburgh through London

Christopher Harrison, 68, was today found not-guilty of causing the death of grandmother Helen Holland by careless driving after crashing into her in Earl's Court in 2023

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