Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot-out England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off Debutant Bobcek had only been on the pitch for three minutes in when he fired in from Laszlo Benes’ corner in the first of eight minutes added on. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Alan Carr says Celia Imrie broke wind more than once on The Celebrity Traitors It comes after a viral moment from the BBC reality gameshow saw the actress audibly pass wind during a stressful mission in a cabin. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
England sweat on fitness of Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum for All Blacks clash Both players sustained injuries in last weekend’s 38-18 victory over Fiji. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Saipan filmmaker told he was going to ‘open old wounds’ The producer of the movie Saipan was told he was ‘mad’ to work on a film about the Irish team at the 2002 World Cup. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025
England-Fiji talking points: Genge leads the way and time to unleash Feyi-Waboso England’s autumn continues with a clash against Fiji on Saturday. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Patricia Routledge an actress of ‘versatility’ and ‘humanity’, funeral told Dame Patricia’s funeral was held at Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex, where the range of productions she starred in was described as extraordinary. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
Lewis Moody overwhelmed by ‘outpouring of love’ since MND diagnosis Moody was given a warm welcome at Allianz Stadium when he carried the match ball on to the pitch ahead of England’s Test against Australia. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Tommy Robinson set to find out trial verdict over terror offence charge Robinson was driving a silver Bentley Bentayga SUV to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when he was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
England face full-back dilemma with Freddie Steward doubtful for Fiji clash Steward sat out Monday’s session with a hand injury and will also miss practice on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Strength in depth key for England: What we learned from win over Australia Henry Pollock again put his talents on display. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Man in court charged with murder after Uxbridge dog walker killing Safi Dawood has been charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Afghan migrant appears in court charged with murder after triple Uxbridge stabbing Safi Dawood, 22, is charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst and two counts of attempted murder Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
Tribute paid to ‘well respected and dedicated’ worker killed Uxbridge stabbing Wayne Broadhurst, 49, was killed in the incident on Monday evening, while two others were injured, including a 14-year-old boy. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 Uxbridge stabbing victim ‘saved by neighbours with baseball bats’ When the knifeman spotted a dog walker he ‘straight away attacked him’, a resident said.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Neighbours with baseball bats ‘saved victim in Uxbridge triple stabbing’ The 45-year-old man suffered life-changing injuries in the west London attack
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Australia captain Pat Cummins steps up recovery ahead of the Ashes series The 32-year-old has not played for Australia since the West Indies series in July.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Reform’s Kruger under fire for warning of ‘LGBT-supporting’ left-wing parties East Wiltshire MP Danny Kruger said the UK could be led by an ‘appalling Hamas-supporting, LGBT-supporting nationalist party’.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Reform’s Kruger vows to change Civil Service code to ban ‘woke agenda’ The Tory convert said Nigel Farage’s party would cut Civil Service headcount and close five government buildings if it won the next general election.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith predicts conditions are going to make it ‘hard work for batters’.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test in major blow for Australia The Australia captain has not recovered in time from a long-term back injury
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 England captain George Williams relishing chance to end long Ashes heartache The last time a British team raised the famous Ashes trophy was with a 28-7 win in a decisive third match in Sydney in 1970.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Shaun Wane promises England-Australia ‘smash-up’ in long-awaited rugby league Ashes The first Test of the three-match Ashes series takes place at Wembley this Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Steve Smith expects ‘seamless transition’ if he fills in for injured Pat Cummins as Australia’s Ashes captain Smith is likely to captain Australia in the Ashes opener if Cummins fails to recover for the Perth curtain-raiser.