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How Jamie Smith’s ‘dumb’ dismissal epitomises England’s brutal Ashes failure

While Joe Root’s century was all class, Smith’s inexplicable shot summed up another day where England were on the wrong side of the moments in this Ashes series, amid an impressive Australia fightback

The Independent UK

Schools closed and flights cancelled as warnings for snow and ice in force

Amber weather warnings were in place in parts of Scotland forecasting ‘heavy snow’ and travel disruption.

Evening Standard

Root hits masterful century for England before Head leads Australia fightback

Joe Root’s 160 helped England to 384 but Travis Head responded with his own masterclass to lift Australia to 166 for two at the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes test

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Joe Root’s 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia

Root was a class above his team-mates as he converted his overnight 72 into an outstanding 160.

The Independent UK

'Who knows?': Root unsure about return to Australia

Joe Root may have reprised his shrugging celebration when raising his bat for a century at the SCG but his efforts this summer are not be taken lightly.

AAP

Snow warnings remain for parts of UK as millions return to work and school

The Met Office has issued a series of severe snow and ice warnings across the country

The Independent UK

UK temperatures to struggle above freezing for first full week of 2026

Cold conditions bringing a range of wintry hazards will continue across the UK for the next few days.

Evening Standard

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Australia 166-2 after England reach 384 on day two of fifth Ashes Test – as it happened

Head steers hosts to within 218 runs of England’s first innings total after Root amasses his second century on Australian soil

The Guardian - AU

Socceroo Silvera back with a bang as Boro boost EPL bid

Australia international Sammy Silvera has scored for Middlesbrough as they moved second in England's Championship with the Premier League in their sights.

AAP

Scotland and Wales deserve local BBC radio

Letters: England’s various stations serve the community, writes Stuart Walker, so why can’t the UK’s other nations have similar?

The Guardian - UK

Travis heads towards another ton in Test counterpunch

Travis Head is in sight of his third century of the Ashes, going to stumps on 91no and with Australia 2-166 in reply to England's first-innings 384.

AAP

Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s going to be a hard task for England to win the World Cup – we have a chance like everyone else, but every player has got to be on it, you can’t afford to carry anybody’ Paul Gascoigne assesses England’s World Cup chances

Gazza turned out 57 times for England during his career

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England big guns cut loose to highlight folly of Australia’s bowling choices

Playing without a spinner is one thing, but Beau Webster and Cameron Green are only good enough to be the fifth bowler

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‘Villa are really ambitious and the project is super exciting. It was the perfect fit for what I want to achieve and to be part of something that’s on an upward trajectory’ Ellie Roebuck opens up on her MLS return

The England stopper returned to the WSL after a season with Barcelona in the summer

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Bethell’s place still a puzzle as gifted batter is let down by England’s planning

The No 3 has been belatedly shoved into this role in the Ashes after a summer starved of proper cricket

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook urges England to make most of ‘good wicket’ after series-best score

‘We’re in a very good position,’ said Harry Brook after he and Joe Root helped England recover from 57 for three to end the day with 211 runs

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Harry Brook tease England with a glimpse of what these Ashes could have been

Perhaps it was not a coincidence that England’s best day of the series came on a rain-reduced afternoon where they were denied the time to stuff it up – but for one afternoon, one of cricket’s greatest pleasures occurred

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The Independent UK

Harry Brook pleased to survive bouncer battle as England start well in Sydney

Root looked serene throughout his knock of 72 not out while Brook was involved in a livelier contest on his way to 78no from 92 balls

Evening Standard

Ashes: Joe Root and Harry Brook put England on top before weather ends first day early in Sydney

Root and Brook take England to 211-3 as tourists make strong start to fifth Test

The Guardian - UK

Swim, run, ride and row for charity: 10 challenges for 2026 in the UK, Europe and beyond

Climbing, skiing and paddleboarding also feature in our round-up of this year’s charity challenges

The Guardian - UK

Root and Brook star for England before storm halts Ashes charge against Australia

Joe Root and Harry Brook built England’s best partnership of series as the visitors reached 211 for three before bad light stopped play on day one of fifth Test

The Independent UK

England on top as weather brings early end to first day of Sydney Test

Bad light and rain forced an early end to proceedings just before the tea break.

AAP

Too little, too late for sparkling England batters

Australia have already secured the Ashes, but fantastic batting from Harry Brook and Joe Root surely would have left England wondering what might have been.

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Harry Brook combine to lift England to 211 for three

Root was looking calm and controlled on 72 not out, with Brook a more hyperactive presence as he rushed to 78no.

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