Kate Cross finally finds some ‘closure’ after abrupt end to England career Cross bowed out on her own terms with Lancashire last month. The Independent UK · 17h ago
Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood The six shortlisted artists have been unveiled and the public ballot is open. Evening Standard · Mar 14
India win women’s ODI series decider as Kaur century gives England mountain to climb India won the third women’s one-day international against England by 13 runs after Harmanpreet Kaur’s knock of 102, sealing a 2-1 series victory The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Captaincy and player fitness key issues for new England coach Charlotte Edwards Former England captain Edwards has replaced Jon Lewis in charge of the national team. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Charlie Dean ‘wouldn’t say no’ to replacing Heather Knight as England captain The spin-bowling all-rounder has been namechecked by former internationals Lydia Greenway and Alex Hartley as a potential candidate. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
ECB to carry out ‘thorough and honest’ review after Women’s Ashes whitewash Clare Connor, the ECB’s managing director of women’s cricket, accepts England are way behind Australia and refused to discuss futures of Heather Knight or coach Jon Lewis The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
England facing ‘big questions’ after Ashes embarrassment says Michael Vaughan The tourists suffered a 16-0 series defeat after losing the day/night Test in Melbourne by an innings and 122 runs. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025
England on the brink of unwanted history after turbulent Women's Ashes series Jon Lewis’ side have struggled Down Under and could suffer the worst-ever defeat in the multi-format era, Polly Starkie discusses where the series has gone wrong and the ramifications both on and off the field The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Susan Egelstaff: The media shouldn't hold back but sometimes, they cross the line The media isn't there to only cover positive stories but journalists shouldn't cross the line into plain rudeness and, as Ben Shelton pointed out at… The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025
England coach responds to Alex Hartley's fitness criticism after Women's Ashes defeat Former England spinner Hartley claimed she had been given the ‘cold shoulder’ by the team after her comments questioning the athleticism of Jon Lewis’s squad The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
England’s Jon Lewis has no plans to step down despite disastrous Women’s Ashes The England head coach Jon Lewis has said he has no intention of stepping down idespite a disastrous Women’s Ashes tour The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025
Australia win Women’s Ashes series as rain halts dramatic England T20 chase England captain Heather Knight cut a frustrated figure after a deluge halted her late charge in the second T20 as they lost to Australia by six runs under DLS The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
England should ditch excuses and accept criticism after Women’s Ashes disaster Heather Knight insists her side are ‘really close’ to Australia but recent displays suggest they are on a different planet The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
Alex Hartley feels ‘hung out to dry’ after questioning England players’ fitness The 31-year-old was left “shocked and surprised” by the response of some former team-mates. The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Alex Hartley left ‘shocked’ as England star ‘refuses interview’ after Ashes loss The former England spinner had criticised the fitness of Heather Knight’s side after their T20 World Cup exit last year
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Alex Hartley says ‘England need to get fitter’ after T20 World Cup failure England exited the tournament following a six-wicket defeat to West Indies in their final group game.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup: England players not fit enough, claims Hartley The former international Alex Hartley has criticised some of England’s players’ fitness after their disappointing T20 World Cup exit
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024 I’m really good friends with Harmanpreet. I loved playing against her: Alex Hartley Alex Hartley, former England cricketer turned coach and commentator, discusses her career, podcast, and the future of women's cricket.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023 Tipping point: 2023 was the year money finally talked in women’s sport The past 12 months mark the pivotal point where female sport began to realise its boundless commercial possibilities
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Nabi’s nomadic journey from beating Gatting to historic win over England Veteran has beaten 43 different countries since first being noticed flaying an MCC side to all corners in Mumbai in 2006
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 I’ll really miss it – World Cup winner Alex Hartley to retire after The Hundred Hartley took 10 wickets in eight matches during England’s seminal triumph in 2017.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2023 Alex Hartley: Taking indefinite break from cricket was ‘hardest decision’ ever Hartley announced on her BBC No Balls Podcast on Friday that she had been “struggling mentally” for several months.
Bristol Post · Feb 3, 2023 Greens win Bristol by-election race and become largest party on city council The close-fought battle saw the Greens take the seat by just 26 votes
Bristol Post · Jan 20, 2023 Bristol by-election candidates face tough questions from voters in hustings A by-election will be held at the start of February with high stakes for Labour, Greens and the Lib Dems
Bristol Post · Jan 16, 2023 By-election candidate Martin Booth withdraws from race for Hotwells and Harbourside He concluded there were "perceived conflicts of interest" with his role as Bristol 24/7 editor