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Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

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UK government plans to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear a court backlog

The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure.

Euronews

Why the £18 million for playgrounds in the budget is so important – and how it should be spent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent budget included an investment of £18 million to be spent, over two years, on up to 200 playgrounds across England.

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Jury trials: what the UK government’s plan to limit them would mean for victims, defendants and courts

Justice secretary David Lammy has announced one of the most significant changes to criminal justice in England and Wales in decades, by scrapping the use of jury trials for most offences that carry a likely jail sentence of less than three years.

The Conversation

High-stakes tests are common in England’s schools – and they’re linked to a fear of failure

The UK government has committed to reducing the amount of time pupils spend in GCSE exams in England by up to three hours on average. This comes after recommendations to cut exam time were made in an independent review of the national curriculum and school assessment.

The Conversation

World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw 2.0: USMNT Land Past Finalists in Big Test

Mauricio Pochettino’s squad could make a splash next summer after a strong end to 2025.

Sports Illustrated

England 2-0 Ghana: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

England ended 2025 with a win after Lucia Kendall scored her first international goal against Ghana and before Alessia Russo won and scored a late penalty

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Robin Smith hailed as ‘ahead of his time’ and Hampshire hero after death aged 62

Smith played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

The Independent UK

Robin Smith obituary

England and Hampshire cricketer nicknamed the Judge admired for his fearless and powerful batting

The Guardian - UK

ITV to show every England Test from 2026 after agreeing new £80m deal

The terrestrial broadcaster submitted a successful £80m bid for the inaugural Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

England vs Ghana live: Russo converts penalty in stoppage time as Lionesses earn victory

England 2-0 Ghana: Sarina Wiegman’s side have ended the year with back-to-back victories on home soil after Saturday’s 8-0 romping of China

The Independent UK

Martin O’Neill proves doubters wrong again with remarkable Celtic return

In today’s Football Daily: the best caretaker since Will Hunting

The Guardian - UK

When are England's World Cup 2026 fixture dates and venues confirmed?

The Three Lions will have to wait longer than usual to discover their schedule

Evening Standard

What time is Rugby World Cup draw? Confirmed seedings, TV channel and live stream today

All eyes on Sydney as England learn pool stage opponents for expanded 2027 tournament and potential route to final

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The Independent UK

Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace

TRIBUTE: Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists England do not fear the ‘Gabbatoir’ despite dismal Ashes record

England have historically struggled at the Gabba in previous Ashes series

The Guardian - UK

‘We wanted to break down barriers’: women’s teams finally join Football Manager

Sports Interactive has included the women’s game after its tireless effort of collating a comprehensive database

Evening Standard

Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

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Evening Standard

‘Critical failure’ to answer basic questions about sex crimes against women

The latest report from the Angiolini Inquiry found that there no record of how many women were raped by strangers in England and Wales last year.

The Guardian - UK

Quarter of police forces missing basic policies on sexual offences, says Sarah Everard report

Official report says forces in England and Wales yet to implement recommendations for investigations

The Guardian - UK

Children’s home providers in England putting profit over need, says Ofsted

Watchdog says trend of care homes being registered in cheap areas, not where need is greatest, is ‘national scandal’

Evening Standard

Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its own lasting verdict

One of England’s most popular and charismatic players, and a Hampshire icon, has died at the age of 62

The Independent UK

Crown court backlog in England and Wales: Key numbers and trends

Some 5,913 cases had been open for at least two years at the end of June.

The Independent UK

Miguel Delaney and Adam Clery land top prizes at FSA Awards 2025

The Independent’s Chief Football Writer and The Adam Clery Football Channel were recognised at a London ceremony, with England and Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Alessia Russo also picking up prizes

The Independent UK

Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

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