Bank of England reveals which animals could feature on new-look banknotes They include a dolphin, a shark and a bumblebee A dolphin, a fox, a butterfly, an owl, a bumblebee and a shark are among the animals that could appear on Bank of England banknotes, eventually replacing historical figures. The Bank of England wants people
Nat Sciver-Brunt fit to lead England at T20 World Cup The tournament starts on June the 12th England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been declared fit for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup after completing her recovery from a calf tear. Sciver-Brunt sat out the recent series against New Zealand and India because of the injury
Charles Leclerc signs new Ferrari deal It comes ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix Charles Leclerc has committed his long-term future to Ferrari by agreeing a multi-year contract extension on the eve of his home race in Monaco. Leclerc, who beat Lewis Hamilton in their first season together as team-mates and is three points
Dame Joan Collins reunites with Elizabeth Hurley on red carpet They were pictured at the premiere of the upcoming film A Murder Between Friends Dame Joan Collins has reunited with The Royals co-star Elizabeth Hurley on the red carpet for her upcoming whodunnit. The 93-year old, best known for playing Alexis Carrington in the 1980s
Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder Protesters have pelted police with missiles in clashes close to where Henry Nowak was stabbed to death. Hundreds gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Tuesday where activist Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox were among those who spoke to the crowd. Violent scenes broke out
Draft law a chance to improve air travel for wheelchair users That’s according to paralympic gold medalist, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson A Paralympic gold medallist has described proposed reforms to air passenger rights as a chance to improve flying for wheelchair users. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson told the Lords that “everything’s just a little bit too ad
Sikh man jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for knife murder of student The family of an 18-year-old student who died after being handcuffed, after being fatally stabbed by a Sikh man, have hit out at the “shocking” treatment of their son by police and called for urgent action to address a
UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case. The two countries clashed in a three-day hearing in March at The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Netherlands. The
England set off for World Cup with eyes on the prize England departed for the World Cup hoping to climb their footballing Mount Everest this summer. A portion of Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad took off from Birmingham airport on Monday morning to their pre-tournament warm-up camp in Florida. Those that did not fly will later
Rugby league great John Kear dies aged 71 John Kear, the rugby league broadcaster and former Challenge Cup-winning coach, has died at the age of 71. The Rugby Football League announced that Kear died suddenly on Sunday on his return from covering Wigan Warriors’ Challenge Cup victory at Wembley for the BBC. Kear led nine