NHS Fails to Cut Waiting Times as Promised
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England's Triple Injury Blow Before Argentina Test
England face Argentina with three key players injured. Steve Borthwick calls up 19-year-old Noah Caluori as wing options are tested. Can England secure 11th straight win?
Ashes 2025: Smith vs Stokes as captains in Perth Test
Steve Smith captains Australia against Ben Stokes' England as the 2025-26 Ashes begins in Perth on 21 November. Expert analysis on both teams' chances for cricket's biggest prize.
Nations Championship: Rugby's New Format Examined
Exploring the new Nations Championship launching in 2024 - its potential benefits and significant challenges for international rugby's future. Discover if this format can truly transform the sport.
Mark Wood declared fit for first Ashes Test
England fast bowler Mark Wood is fully fit and available for the first Ashes Test in Perth. England's seamers are excited by the pace and bounce of the surface. Get the latest team news.
Historic Indigenous Ashes Debut Beckons for Australia
Scott Boland backs Brendan Doggett to become Australia's third Indigenous men's Test cricketer as both eye historic Ashes selection in Perth. Discover how this could inspire a new generation.
Chappell: 'Stupid' to open with Labuschagne in Ashes
Ian Chappell warns against promoting Marnus Labuschagne as opener for first Ashes Test against England. Get the latest cricket news and analysis.
Cat Tests Christmas Trees: A Purr-fect Review
A rescue cat named Lumen helps test 10 artificial Christmas trees for feline appeal and durability. Discover which trees survived the cat test and how to donate your old tree sustainably.
Lillee's Aluminium Bat Incident: 1979 Ashes Controversy
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
Pope: 'Far better player' for Ashes challenge
England batsman Ollie Pope believes pressure on his Test place will drive him to deliver in the Ashes series against Australia, citing improved form and mindset.
Joseph Parker denies cocaine use after failed test
Former world champion Joseph Parker faces a potential two-year boxing ban after a positive test for cocaine. The New Zealand heavyweight denies taking any prohibited substance. Read the latest.
Mark Wood fit for Ashes opener after injury scare
England fast bowler Mark Wood is available for the first Ashes Test after scans cleared him of a hamstring injury. Discover how this boosts England's pace attack plans.
Jonny Holloway confirms Charlotte Chilton affair
The Traitors star Jonny Holloway admits drunken night with Charlotte Chilton as Conor Maynard paternity dispute escalates. Read the shocking revelations.
Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker could be banned for two years after a positive cocaine test. The test was taken on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley. Read the latest.
Guardian Launches Ashes Weekly Podcast with Qantas
The Guardian partners with Qantas for exclusive Ashes coverage including new podcast Ashes Weekly, hosted by Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon. Tune in from November 20.
Joseph Parker fails drugs test before Wardley bout
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker failed a VADA drugs test on the day of his October fight against Fabio Wardley, potentially ending his career. Full details revealed.
Joseph Parker faces ban after positive cocaine test
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine on fight day, facing a potential multi-year ban from the sport following his defeat to Fabio Wardley.
Green's All-Round Display Strengthens Ashes Claim
Cameron Green stakes his Ashes claim with a strong 94 and crucial injury-free bowling spell for Western Australia. The all-rounder's performance provides selectors with a welcome boost ahead of the first Test.
Budget tinned tomatoes beat premium brands in test
Choice's blind taste test reveals supermarket own-brand tinned tomatoes outperforming expensive rivals. Discover which budget buys scored highest for flavour and value.
Military Driving Examiners Mobilised to Cut Test Backlog
Major driving test reforms announced to tackle 22-week waiting times. Military examiners deployed and new booking rules introduced to stop exploitation. Learn how this affects learners.
Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
UK Driving Test Shake-Up: Bots Banned, Limits Set
The UK government bans bots from booking driving tests and introduces new limits to tackle the 670,000-learner backlog. Find out how this affects you.
Military deployed to tackle driving test backlog
The government is deploying military driving examiners to address record waiting times of up to 20 months for driving tests across Britain. New measures aim to create 6,500 additional tests.
Stokes warns England of Australian media frenzy
England captain Ben Stokes prepares his team for the Ashes media storm, hitting out at 'has beens' criticising their preparation. Read the full story.
Australia's Ashes injury crisis deepens before Perth Test
Australia's pace attack faces a crisis as Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott suffer injury scares just days before the first Ashes Test against England in Perth. Read the latest updates.
Pope Confirmed at No.3 for England's Ashes Campaign
England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick confirms Ollie Pope will bat at number three in the Ashes, highlighting the team's commitment to consistent selection ahead of the Perth Test.
Supermarket Cracker Taste Test: Jatz Wins
A blind taste test of 19 wheat crackers reveals the best for your platter. Discover the top picks and surprising failures in this ultimate guide to British snack time.
100 Greatest Ashes Cricketers: Ultimate Ranking
Discover the definitive ranking of the 100 greatest men's Ashes cricketers in history. See which legends made the cut in this comprehensive analysis of cricket's greatest rivalry.
Super Recognisers: The elite who never forget a face
Discover if you're part of the elite 1% with super recogniser abilities. Learn how this rare talent works and take our tests to see if you have this extraordinary skill.
Driver fails theory test 128 times, costing £2,944
New figures reveal one learner has failed the UK driving theory test 128 times, spending £2,944. Discover the challenges and costs faced by learner drivers today.
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