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Fran Kirby felt like she’d never been away on return to England side

October 28, 2023

Kirby made her first international appearance in over a year as the Lionesses beat Belgium in the Nations League.

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Is England v India on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Cricket World Cup

October 28, 2023

Everything you need to know as England take on the unbeaten India

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Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ as England secure bronze in win over Argentina

October 28, 2023

England’s only defeat in Rugby World Cup was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final.

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England sneak past Argentina in third-place play-off

October 27, 2023

England complete their Rugby World Cup campaign by overcoming a proud Argentina performance in the third-place play-off in Paris.

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England come out on top but it’s far from a complete performance against Belgium

October 27, 2023

England 1-0 Belgium: Lauren Hemp scores decisive goal in key Nations League clash

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England v Argentina LIVE: Latest Rugby World Cup 2023 updates from third place play-off

October 27, 2023

Who will finish third at the Rugby World Cup?

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Is England v Argentina on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup bronze final

October 27, 2023

Everything you need to know ahead of the third place play-off

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England vs Belgium LIVE: Lionesses team news and line-ups ahead of Nations League fixture

October 27, 2023

England hosts Belgium in the Women’s Nations League as they look to return to winning ways

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England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

October 27, 2023

Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways The government is to diverge from the European Union’s standards …

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All England Club wins major battle in controversial bid to expand Wimbledon

October 27, 2023

The plans brought a furious backlash from local residents behind the ‘Save Wimbledon Park’ campaign

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It’s time to face reality: Cricket World Cup collapse shows England are past their prime

October 26, 2023

England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bengaluru, Sonia Twigg outlines why an ageing squad badly needs a reset after a nightmare …

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England and Argentina target perfect swansong in Rugby World Cup game nobody wants to play

October 26, 2023

England and Argentina battle for bronze a week on from semi-final disappointment

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England vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket World Cup score and updates from must-win match

October 26, 2023

Follow all the action from Bengaluru as England seek to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive

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Is England v Sri Lanka on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Cricket World Cup

October 26, 2023

Everything you need to know as England stand on the brink of World Cup elimination

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Will Hardik Pandya play in India vs England World Cup 2023 match?

October 26, 2023

Doubts over the all-rounder’s presence come as India become the only unbeaten side in the 2023 Cricket World Cup

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England vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

October 26, 2023

Follow all the action from M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Is England v Sri Lanka on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch ICC Cricket World Cup

October 25, 2023

Everything you need to know as England stand on the brink of World Cup elimination

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Will Hardik Pandya play in India vs England World Cup 2023 match?

October 25, 2023

Doubts over the all-rounder’s presence come as India become the only unbeaten side in the World Cup 2023

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Rugby World Cup LIVE: England to announce Argentina team plus All Blacks and Springboks latest

October 25, 2023

Steve Borthwick will confirm his team to face Argentina in the third-place play-off before Saturday’s final between South Africa and New Zealand

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England sure Ben Stokes remains ‘completely committed’ after opting against signing multi-year contract

October 24, 2023

Joe Root and Jofra Archer are among those to sign multi-year deals

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‘I won the lottery – now I play pool for England’

October 23, 2023

Neil Jones spent many hours sharpening his pool-playing skills to qualify for England call-up.

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Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after World Cup: ‘It’s time’

October 22, 2023

The forward is England’s fifth most-capped male player of all-time

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Why England will come back ‘stronger’ from Rugby World Cup heartache

October 22, 2023

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in …

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South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial slur in World Cup win over England

October 22, 2023

England flanker Tom Curry reported that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him during the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup semi-final win.

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World Cup defeat to South Africa ‘hurts’ but England will come back stronger, says Borthwick

October 22, 2023

Steve Borthwick vowed to use England’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa to sow a seed for future success.

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Sir Bobby Charlton’s best games for England: Mexico, Portugal and Germany 1966

October 22, 2023

The Manchester United midfielder scored 49 goals in 106 caps for his country and won the 1966 World Cup

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What’s in a game? ‘Dear England’ probes the nation through the lens of its soccer team

October 22, 2023

Outside of families, few relationships are as intense as those between sports teams and their fans

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England suffer agonising defeat after South Africa’s gutsy call delivers knockout blow

October 22, 2023

England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave …

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England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak

October 21, 2023

Head coach Steve Borthwick was proud of his players after the narrowest of 16-15 defeats to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

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England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

October 21, 2023

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat …

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England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks fightback settles World Cup semi-final

October 21, 2023

England fall agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa come on strong to snatch victory in …

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England v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 score updates from semi-final as Owen Farrell kicks penalty

October 21, 2023

Steve Borthwick’s England side battle the reigning champions South Africa for a spot in the 2023 World Cup final where the All Blacks await

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England v South Africa: What happens if Rugby World Cup semi-final ends in a draw?

October 21, 2023

There could be as many as three stages to decide a match if the scores are level at full time

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England vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?

October 21, 2023

The New Zealander is one of the officials at the tournament

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Cricket: England hopes fading after SA thrashing

October 21, 2023

England’s World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after a horrible 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai.

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Sir Bobby Charlton: England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies

October 21, 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the key players in England’s 1966 World Cup victory and a Manchester United legend, dies at the age of 86.

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Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Cricket World Cup match

October 21, 2023

England take on South Africa as they seek to recover their Cricket World Cup aspirations

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England vs South Africa LIVE: ICC Cricket World Cup score and updates as Ben Stokes returns from injury

October 21, 2023

Follow all the live coverage from Mumbai as defending champions England take on South Africa

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Richard Wigglesworth insists England are ready for South Africa ‘dark arts’

October 21, 2023

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is accomplished at what Warren Gatland describes as “dark arts”.

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Recycling reforms see separate food waste bins for England

October 21, 2023

The government announces new recycling rules but critics say the system is “fundamentally broken”.

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Recycling in England to be standardised from 2026, Government says

October 20, 2023

Local councils have warned that the changes will lead to higher costs but are glad they will be able to decide how to collect their …

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Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

October 20, 2023

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.

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Rugby World Cup LIVE: Maro Itoje makes bold England prediction plus All Blacks v Argentina build-up

October 20, 2023

New Zealand face Argentina tonight, with England preparing to upset South Africa on Saturday in Paris

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Rugby World Cup LIVE: Maro Itoje’s England message plus All Blacks v Argentina build-up

October 20, 2023

England have made three changes ahead of facing the Springboks, with a big surprise at second-row

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Damning verdict on maternity care in England as two thirds of units found to be unsafe

October 20, 2023

Safety watchdog has warned over emerging ‘two tier’ system in the NHS

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Storm Babet to hit England after woman swept into river dies in Scotland

October 20, 2023

The Met Office said some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.

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England v South Africa: Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin to start in World Cup semi-final

October 19, 2023

Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin come into the England side to take on South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Steve Borthwick names England team to face South Africa

October 19, 2023

The semi-final matches kick off with Argentina v New Zealand on Friday night

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On this day in 2007: Andrew Strauss dropped from England Test squad

October 19, 2023

Strauss earned a recall to the side for the 2008 tour of New Zealand and worked his way back with a career-best 177 at Napier.

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Best in the world? The world is talking about Jude Bellingham after England masterclass

October 18, 2023

England have an assuredness over their abilities, personified by Jude Bellingham, after a dominant display to sweep Italy aside and qualify for Euro 2024

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England have qualified for Euro 2024 — now it’s about winning it

October 18, 2023

England 3-1 Italy: In a rematch of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, Gareth Southgate’s side looked like potential European champions as they set the …

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Botox: Under-18s come to Wales after England bans practice

October 18, 2023

England outlawed Botox for under-18s two years ago, but there is no law stopping it in Wales.

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England 3-1 Italy: Gareth Southgate says more to come from England

October 18, 2023

Gareth Southgate believes there is more to come from his England side after sealing Euro 2024 qualification with two games to spare.

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England 3-1 Italy: Three Lions qualify for Euro 2024 with victory

October 17, 2023

England qualify for next summer’s European Championship in Germany after coming from behind to beat Italy at Wembley.

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England vs Italy LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal updates from qualifier as Gianluca Scamacca strikes

October 17, 2023

Victory for the Three Lions would see them secure qualification for next summer’s European Championship in Germany

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Is England v Italy on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 qualifier online tonight

October 17, 2023

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group C qualifier.

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Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown

October 17, 2023

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.

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Pupils in England could sit digital GCSE exams from 2026 under proposals

October 16, 2023

On-screen assessments are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable, a report by England’s largest exam board suggests.

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The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

October 16, 2023

England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming

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Arsenal’s Beth Mead hopes for England recall after lengthy lay-off

October 16, 2023

Mead made her long-awaited return from an ACL injury in the Gunners’ 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ England after reaching World Cup semi-final

October 15, 2023

England defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa.

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Jordan Henderson to play for England ‘as long as I possibly can’ despite boos

October 15, 2023

A vocal minority very audibly jeered when he was replaced in the second half against Australia.

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Owen Farrell silences critics as England survive Fiji fightback

October 15, 2023

England 30-24 Fiji: The fly half collected 20 points to lead his side into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup

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England 30-24 Fiji: Owen Farrell’s boot seals Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

October 15, 2023

Owen Farrell’s boot takes England to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 30-24 victory against Fiji in Marseille.

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England captain Jos Buttler says Afghanistan defeat ‘tough loss to take’

October 15, 2023

England, who won the World Cup in 2019, have now lost two of their opening three matches.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: England stunned by Afghanistan in damaging defeat

October 15, 2023

England suffer a major shock at the hands of Afghanistan as a sorry 69-run defeat leaves their World Cup defence in real jeopardy.

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England vs Fiji LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 latest score with Marcus Smith at full-back for quarter-final

October 15, 2023

England and Fiji battle for a place in the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-finals, where France or South Africa await

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Is England vs Fiji on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

October 15, 2023

Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final

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Jordan Pickford insists England are not looking for revenge against Italy

October 15, 2023

The Everton goalkeeper was between the posts when Italy beat England on penalties to win Euro 2020 at Wembley.

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England vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates as Jos Buttler’s side eye ODI World Cup win

October 15, 2023

Follow all the action from Arun Jaitley Stadium

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On this day in 2004: Andy Robinson appointed as England head coach

October 15, 2023

Robinson stepped up to the top job after being assistant to World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward.

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Princess of Wales to watch England in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

October 15, 2023

Prince George travelled to France with the Prince of Wales to cheer on Wales on Saturday in Marseille.

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Italy ease past Malta to keep pressure on England in Euro 2024 qualifying

October 14, 2023

Giacomo Bonaventura opened the scoring for the Italians for his first-ever international goal.

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Ben Earl convinced England can prove critics wrong in last-eight Fiji showdown

October 14, 2023

England completed their group campaign with a full set of four victories.

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Is England vs Fiji on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

October 14, 2023

Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final

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Inside the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium hosting England vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup opener

October 14, 2023

With 132,000 seats, Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket arena in the world

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Ollie Watkins gives England win over Australia as Jordan Henderson booed

October 13, 2023

The Socceroos can count themselves unlucky to leave Wembley without so much as a goal to celebrate.

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England vs Australia LIVE: Latest score and updates from international friendly as Levi Colwill makes debut

October 13, 2023

The Three Lions kick off their October matches with a friendly against the Socceroos at Wembley

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Is England vs Afghanistan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch ICC Cricket World Cup online

October 13, 2023

Everything you need to know about the ICC 2023 Cricket World Cup fixture

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Alastair Cook: England and Essex legend retires from professional cricket

October 13, 2023

England and Essex legend Alastair Cook announces his retirement from professional cricket, ending a record-breaking 20-year career.

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Rugby World Cup LIVE: England team announcement and France make Antoine Dupont decision

October 13, 2023

England and France are set to name their starting line-ups for their respective crunch quarter-final fixtures

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Lee Carsley full of praise for ‘cutthroat’ England youngsters

October 12, 2023

The Under-21s put nine past Serbia in Nottingham.

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Jamie George sends message to England teammates ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Fiji

October 11, 2023

Jamie George believes his side are well equipped to handle the pressure of their last eight encounter with Fiji

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Dawid Malan and Reece Topley restore faith but England still short in one key area

October 10, 2023

England rebounded from a heavy New Zealand defeat to dominate Bangladesh in a 137-run victory in Dharamshala

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England vs Bangladesh LIVE: ICC Cricket World Cup score and updates as Ben Stokes could miss out again

October 10, 2023

England look to bounce back from opening day defeat against Bangladesh

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Is England v Bangladesh on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch online

October 9, 2023

Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup fixture

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England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts

October 8, 2023

Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out

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England v Samoa LIVE: Score and updates from Rugby World Cup 2023 as Owen Farrell breaks points record

October 7, 2023

England are unbeaten against Samoa and have already qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

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Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson’s long-standing England record

October 7, 2023

Farrell overhauled Wilkinson’s England tally of 1,179 points during the Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

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Is England vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

October 7, 2023

England will look to maintain momentum ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

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Thousands of Covid generation under-fives excluded from schools in England

October 7, 2023

Nearly half of children in some areas arrive unable to talk and still not potty-trained as lockdown legacy take its toll, data shows Children as …

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England set for 25C autumn scorcher as Scotland braces for ‘life-threatening’ floods

October 7, 2023

Month’s worth of rainfall is expected to hit parts of Scotland

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Former Tropical Storm Philippe’s remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada

October 7, 2023

The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe are bearing down on waterlogged New England with the promise of rain, wind and isolated power outages

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Inquiry ordered over England schools funding blunder

October 6, 2023

Schools in England will receive £370m less than promised in July after an accounting error is uncovered.

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Jonny May determined to sign off England career in blaze of glory at World Cup

October 6, 2023

May was granted a World Cup reprieve when Anthony Watson sustained a calf injury in August.

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Over 100,000 children in England and Wales have parent in prison, analysis shows

October 6, 2023

Record comes as Estonia confirms it is in talks with UK over plans to accept British prisoners amid overcrowding crisis More than 100,000 children have …

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