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The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.
The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.
The ECB plans to secure better warm-up matches for future Ashes tours after England's poor preparation came under fire following their heavy defeat at the Gabba. Read the full story.
External auditors EY have identified ten significant weaknesses at Tower Hamlets Council, warning of a cycle of government intervention without urgent action. The council's leadership says it agrees with the findings.
England's top order crumbled under lights at the Gabba, slumping to 134-6 in their second innings and facing a heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test. Read the full match report.
England's pace attack wasted the new ball on day two at the Gabba, allowing Australia to score freely. Analysis of a costly session in the Ashes.
Australia's Josh Hazlewood faces a race against time for the Ashes after an Achilles complaint disrupted his recovery from a hamstring injury, casting doubt on a reunion of the famed pace attack.
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
Zak Crawley answered his critics with a vital 76 on day one of the second Ashes Test, steadying England's innings after a shaky start. Read the full match analysis.
Mitchell Starc dismisses Ben Duckett for a golden duck as England endure a nerve-shredding first hour at the Gabba. Follow the live Ashes action and analysis.
The water regulator Ofwat has delayed Thames Water's vital refinancing, casting doubt on its survival plan. What does this mean for the debt-laden utility and its customers? Read the full analysis.
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirms four changes to the starting XI for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Get the full team news and analysis ahead of the crucial Gabba clash.
The latest Ashes Weekly podcast analyses Australia's plans for Brisbane, key player updates, and the series outlook. Listen now for expert cricket insights.
A tribute to England cricketer Robin Smith, whose defiant batting and iconic square cut inspired a generation during a tough era for the national team. Discover his legacy.
Robin Smith, the fearless England and Hampshire batter famed for his powerful hitting, has died at 62. We look back at his career and battles.
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.
Middlesex County Cricket Club chief executive Andrew Cornish is under investigation by the Cricket Regulator following a staff misconduct allegation. Learn the latest developments.
England captain Joe Root questions day-night Ashes Tests as his batting average drops from 50.9 to 38.5 under lights. Key battle with Mitchell Starc looms in Brisbane.
Australian opener Travis Head believes adaptable batters who can problem-solve will dominate the pink-ball Test. Discover how Australia plans to outmanoeuvre England.
A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.
England captain Ben Stokes admits tactical mistakes and regrets 'has-beens' comment ahead of crucial day-night Ashes Test. Can his contrite leadership spark a comeback?
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
England cricket fans increased spending by 59% after first Test defeat in Perth, while Australian fans tightened belts. New data reveals surprising post-match spending patterns.
Mark Ramprakash analyses England's batting collapse in Perth and questions whether their aggressive approach needs refinement to save the Ashes series. Can they adapt before Brisbane?
Australia opts for an unchanged 14-man squad for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, with captain Pat Cummins still unavailable. Can England capitalise? Read the full analysis.
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?