England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after NZ Test England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket. Stokes issued a statement shortly before tea on day four of the decisive third Test against New Zealand, having informed his team-mates in the dressing at Trent Bridge before the start
Body of boy, 15, found near reservoir as police warn ‘enjoy warm weather safely’ The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”. Seven people have died in water-related incidents during the recent heatwave, following on from 15
Retail crime ‘running riot’, warns Labour as shoplifting and assaults rise Retail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said. Scottish Government figures published on Tuesday showed the number of shoplifting crimes recorded by police rose 19% in 2025-26. There has also been
Police facing ‘mountain of pressures’ as millions spent on overtime – Lib Dems Police officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime. Data obtained by the party through a freedom of information request shows that since Police Scotland was centralised
Fatboy Slim: Getting sober was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a “parasite” and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done”. The musician, 62, also opened up about struggling with anxiety after going to rehab, and said he was “paralysed” and
Steve Clarke steps down as Scotland boss It’s after his side exited the World Cup, with three points in Group C Steve Clarke has stepped down from his post as head coach of Scotland following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Scots mustered three points from nine in Group C to end up
Steve Clarke departs as Scotland boss It follows Scotland’s exit from the World Cup Steve Clarke has stepped down from his post as head coach of Scotland following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Scots mustered three points from nine in Group C to end up behind Brazil and Morocco, with a minus
England progress to last-32 in the World Cup Thomas Tuchel’s side won 2-0 to progress as group winners Harry Kane became England’s all-time World Cup goalscorer as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame well-drilled Panama to progress to the knockout stage as group winners. Having gone from the thrill-a-minute victory against Croatia to a dour draw with
England battle to victory over stubborn Panama Thomas Tuchel’s side won 2-0 to progress as group winners Harry Kane became England’s all-time World Cup goalscorer as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame well-drilled Panama to progress to the knockout stage as group winners. Having gone from the thrill-a-minute victory against Croatia to a dour draw with Ghana,
Temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave Temperatures will drop with thunderstorm warnings issued following a heatwave that saw the record June temperature broken three days in a row. Friday was confirmed by the Met Office as the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, surpassing