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Azeem Rafiq 'humiliated' by alleged racist abuse at UK cricket club

Rafiq, a former England Under-19 captain, said he felt "isolated" and "humiliated at times" by his alleged treatment at the club from 2008 to 2018.

Women Beyond Borders

‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer

After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel

United Kingdom

Meet the new species of dinosaur discovered in England

With its long bulbous nose, Brighstoneus simmondsi was around eight metres long and weighed about 900kg.

Earth News

Local councils trusted more than world leaders on climate, poll finds

A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change.

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United Kingdom

Two trains crash after derailment injuring several people in Salisbury

A carriage of a passenger train derailed, leading to a crash with a second train as it approached the station at Salisbury in England on Sunday evening.

Earth News

Was eco-petrol really the cause of the UK's fuel shortages?

The Petrol Retailers Association has claimed the switch to E10 was a 'major factor' in the UK’s petrol crisis.

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'Have a bash!' - the World Conker Championships take place

Over 2,000 people flocked to a small village in Northamptonshire, England to watch the return of the World Conker Championships.

Sport

Hungary fined and given one-match fan ban for racist abuse

Hungary will have to host its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after fans directed racist abuse towards England players.

United Kingdom

UK police arrest man over theft of historic jewellery worth over €1m

Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary, following the theft of historic jewellery from a Sussex castle in May.

World News

Scores of UK-bound migrants rescued off the French coast

The number of migrants crossing the English Channel has soared this year.

United Kingdom

England simplifies 'traffic light' rules for international travel

Fully vaccinated travellers from non-red countries will no longer need a pre-departure PCR test before coming to England.

World News

New laws in England aim to halt rising number of pet thefts

Lawmakers in England plan to introduce new laws which take a tougher line on pet abduction following a sharp increase in cases of unscrupulous thefts

Hungary

FIFA will take action over racist abuse of England players

The Three Lions were jeered for taking a knee before the start of the game, pelted with plastic cups after goals and players of colour were harassed.

Destinations

Welcome to Shitterton: A guide to some of the UK’s rudest place names

We take a look at the UK’s villages, towns and cities with the most unusual namesakes.

United Kingdom

New Banksy artworks appear in English seaside towns

British street artist Banksy confirmed via a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he was indeed the author of several works that recently appeared in England.

United Kingdom

Killer of five in UK shooting was given back gun and licence in July

Britain’s police watchdog says it has launched an investigation into why a 22-year-old man who fatally shot five people in southwest England on Thursday was given back his confiscated gun and gun license last month.

United Kingdom

Unaccompanied kids seeking asylum in the UK try to adapt to new lives

These children are learning how to adapt after fleeing countries such as Syria, Eritrea and Afghanistan without parents or family.

Tech News

Twitter: Social media ID checks not the answer to England racist abuse

Black England players were subjected to a barrage of racist hate after the team's Euro 2020 defeat, prompting calls for mandatory ID checks online.

United Kingdom

'Freedom Day' in England is off to a bad start as PM self-isolates

Starting Monday, July 19, most of the restrictions on social distancing are lifted in England.

United Kingdom

'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite

Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder.