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Ben Stokes’ future as England Test captain uncertain after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes Test place and England captaincy in doubt after nightclub incident

It is understood that the timing contravened the team’s midnight curfew, which remained in effect despite the match's conclusion

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum

Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League.

The Independent UK

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Not ideal – Ben Stokes bemoans pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand

England wrapped up a 115-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Rothesay Test.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England thrash New Zealand

Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254.

The Independent UK

Emilio Gay: England are in the driving seat against New Zealand

Left-hander Gay made a determined 57 from 95 deliveries against a classy Kiwi attack.

The Independent UK

England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.

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England lose four quick wickets as New Zealand speed toward hasty conclusion

A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two.

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson takes five wickets as England seize control against New Zealand

Josh Tongue also claimed three wickets to help England take a first-innings lead of 27.

The Independent UK

My legs were numb – Ollie Robinson overcome with joy on superb England comeback

Robinson spent two years fearing his international career was over.

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson shines on England return during wicket-ladened first day at Lord’s

The seamer raised the roof with a sensational triple-wicket maiden as New Zealand staggered to 61 for six in response to England’s 140 all out.

The Independent UK

England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup

Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England’s Emilio Gay an early casualty before rain disrupts first Test of summer

His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.

The Independent UK

England consider handing Test debut to fast bowler in first red-ball match since Ashes disaster

England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week

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Evening Standard

Lucian Freud subject says late painter was a ‘perfectionist’

Sue Tilley sat for the artist three times a week for approximately nine months as he painted Sleeping By The Lion Carpet.

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Ellie Bamber: It was ‘really empowering’ to play Kate Moss

Ellie Bamber stars as Moss in new biographical drama film Moss & Freud

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Pomp, pageantry and political intrigue at opening of Parliament

The King’s Speech came at a time of high tension at Westminster with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer facing calls to quit.

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Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations

The Prime Minister has acknowledged the elections will be ‘a challenge’ but in a final plea to voters he urged them to ‘choose unity over division’.

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Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections

The majority of people care about the cost-of-living crisis when casting their ballot, the Prime Minister said.

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Stepmother accused of killing girl in 1978 ‘told brother to say it was accident’

Janice Nix has denied manslaughter against Andrea Bernard by punishing her with a hot bath in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 6 1978.

Evening Standard

Stepmother accused of killing girl in 1978 bath scalding ‘violent to children’

Janice Nix, 67, has denied killing Andrea Bernard by forcing her into the hot bath in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 6 1978.

The Independent UK

Jess Warner-Judd relishing second chance at London Marathon after epilepsy shock

The 31-year-old suffered a mid-race seizure during the 10,000m final at the 2024 European championships in Rome

Evening Standard

PM hails English values of ‘service, generosity, respect’ on St George’s Day

Sir Keir Starmer also warned against ‘voices both here and abroad’ seeking to divide the country at a Downing Street address.

Evening Standard

King and Queen arrive at British Museum to view models of Elizabeth II memorial

Full-scale versions of the statues will form part of the permanent memorial in St James’s Park, close to Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth II memorial will feature statue of late monarch as young woman

The final masterplan for the central London tribute has been unveiled to coincide with what would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday.

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