Record Boxing Day Test Crowd at MCG Underlines Festival Status
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
England's Ashes hopes are all but over, trailing by 228 runs with just four wickets left in Adelaide. Australia's dominance leaves the tourists facing a crushing defeat. Follow the final day's play.
Inside the world's second-largest cricket hall in Falmer, a revolutionary project is breaking down barriers. Square One uses colour-coded nets, microchipped balls, and a new coaching language to make the sport truly inclusive. Could this be the future of
The 9th Aldgate in Winter Festival is back on 4th & 5th December with a lantern parade, community feast, live music, and festive workshops. Join the free celebration in Aldgate Square.
The latest Ashes Weekly podcast analyses Australia's plans for Brisbane, key player updates, and the series outlook. Listen now for expert cricket insights.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith, a fearless batter who scored over 4,000 Test runs, has died aged 62. Read more about his remarkable career and legacy.
The Guardian's cricket podcast dissects England's heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test at Brisbane. Listen for expert analysis on key moments and what's next for the series.
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils its first wave of 2026 headliners, marking the first time in 25 years all top acts are British or Irish. Leeds Main Stage also expands to Thursday.
Discover Cricket Willow, where Victorian cricket history meets Swiss-Italian heritage through bat-making. Explore this unique museum and oval preserving Australia's sporting legacy.
Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul seals a dominant 408-run victory for South Africa, completing a 2-0 Test series sweep against world champions India in Guwahati.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
Mitchell Starc's stunning 10-wicket match performance, including key dismissals of Crawley and Stokes, gives Australia commanding victory in first Ashes Test. Can England respond?
England's cricket team opts against a pink-ball warm-up match after a heavy first Test defeat. The squad will train at the Gabba instead. Can they level the series?
Australia secured a humbling defeat over England in the first Ashes Test, ending three days early. Listen to our Full Story podcast for expert analysis on the collapse. #Ashes #Cricket
England's bullish Ashes confidence appears misplaced after a crushing two-day defeat in Perth. Can Ben Stokes turn the series around? Analysis inside.
England suffer a humbling three-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. Listen to the Ashes Weekly podcast analysis on the dramatic collapse.
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls secured Australia's eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, concluding inside two days for the first time since 1921.
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
An astonishing 19 wickets fell on the opening day of the Test match as batting collapses dominated proceedings. Australia trail by 49 runs after England's 172 all out. Don't miss this rapidly unfolding contest.
Jofra Archer and England's relentless pace battery bully Australia, taking 19 wickets on a breathtaking first day of the Ashes 2025-26 in Perth. Read the full analysis.
A staggering 19 wickets fell on a dramatic first day of the Ashes in Perth, leaving Australia trailing by 49 runs. Read the full match analysis and player reactions.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the bill for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Tickets on sale November 28.
Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning career-best 7-58 as Australia dominated England on a dramatic 19-wicket opening day of the Ashes series in Perth. Read the full match analysis.
Bearded Theory's 2026 line-up expands with Garbage, CMAT, and Kate Nash. The Derbyshire festival runs from 20-24 May. Tickets are on sale now with payment plans available.
Get the complete guide to The Ashes 2025/26 in Australia. Find all Test dates, UK start times, TV details, squad lists and venue information as England bid for historic victory.
The iconic Ashes Test cricket series launches today, bringing summer excitement to Britain despite economic concerns. Follow all the action and get your First Dog merchandise.
The 2025-26 Ashes series kicks off in Perth after 844 days without Test cricket between the rivals. England's express-pace attack faces a weakened Australian side missing key players.
Think you know your silly point from your square leg? Challenge your understanding of cricket's complex fielding positions with our interactive quiz and see how you score.