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Local elections 2024 live: Polling stations open across England and Wales - BBC News

Local elections taking place in England and Wales with a focus on councils, mayors, and police commissioners. [ more ]

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London politics

England's Local Elections and Their Wider Significance, Explained

Local elections in England and Wales to serve as a bellwether of general public opinion and potential power shift in upcoming national elections. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

UK news

Watch: Britain's biggest-ever benefit fraud gang shower floor with 20 notes

A benefit fraud gang in Britain falsely claimed over 50 million in Universal Credit, organizing the largest fraud in England and Wales.

The fraudsters used the benefits system to generate cash, showering their flat with hundreds of 20 notes. [ more ]

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Pro-Palestinian protesters voice disgust at Sunak extremist' comments

Protesters demonstrate in various locations in England and Wales against Israel's war in Gaza, singling out Barclays for financial ties with arms companies supplying weapons to Israel.

Some protesters express frustration with the UK government for not addressing Islamophobia and feeling like second-class citizens in their own country. [ more ]

BBC Sport

England away to Republic in Nations League opener

England will start their Nations League campaign against the Republic of Ireland.

Scotland will host Poland in their League A opener. [ more ]

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London politics

England's Local Elections and Their Wider Significance, Explained

Local elections in England and Wales will serve as a bellwether of public opinion and the Conservative Party's chances of retaining power. [ more ]

soccer

BBC Sport

Euro 2025 qualifier: Build-up to Republic of Ireland v England

Ruesha Littlejohn and Lucy Quinn join the starting XI for the Republic of Ireland.

Sarina Wiegman makes five changes to the England side including new goalkeeper and captain. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Republic of Ireland's McCabe unfazed by England

The Republic of Ireland is confident in their ability to produce an upset win over England in the Euro 2025 qualifier.

McCabe highlights the quality of the team's goalkeeper, defensive tactics, and attacking prowess as key factors in potentially beating strong opponents. [ more ]

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10 English Clubs With The Highest Average Attendance In 2023-24

Soccer is extremely popular in England with fans of all ages flocking to stadiums to watch their favorite teams.

Stamford Bridge and Stadium of Light are among the iconic English stadiums attracting high average attendances in the 2023-24 season. [ more ]

BBC Sport

'Big opportunity' for England duo as Kane ruled out

Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and Jordan Henderson will miss England's game with Brazil.

Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson may have a better chance of playing against Belgium than Harry Kane. [ more ]

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The greatest British footballers ever

Glenn Hoddle was a gifted playmaker admired by many, including Johan Cruyff.

Tom Finney was a legendary forward known for loyalty and significant contributions to Preston North End and the English national team. [ more ]

BBC Sport

That's what we set out to do - Williamson

The Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph has had a significant impact on the next generation of football players, with almost 1,500 new teams registering after England won the tournament.

Leah Williamson, England captain, is pleased with the impact the team's success has had and believes there is still room for growth in the sport. [ more ]

BBC Sport

James is 'country's most gifted footballer' - Hayes

Lauren James is described as the most naturally gifted footballer in the country by Chelsea boss Emma Hayes.

James scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Chelsea's match against Liverpool.

Her outstanding performance comes at a crucial time for England. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Madrid's Bellingham out for England qualifiers

Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill will not play for England in the Euro 2024 qualifiers due to injuries.

Bellingham has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 13 goals in 13 Madrid appearances.

Gareth Southgate has given first call-ups to Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, and Ezri Konsa. [ more ]

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Cole Palmer explains why he had to join Chelsea from Man City

Cole Palmer has scored four goals in his first nine games for Chelsea in the Premier League.

Palmer scored a penalty against his former club, Manchester City, in a 4-4 draw.

He has been called up to the England senior squad for the November Euro 2024 qualifiers. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Palmer eyes England as Chelsea move 'pays off'

Cole Palmer's transfer to Chelsea is proving to be successful as he eyes his senior England debut.

Palmer left Manchester City in search of more playing time and has found it at Chelsea.

Palmer credits Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino for his decision to join the club. [ more ]

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Chelsea News: Pundit on why Palmer deserves his England call up

Simon Jordan believes Cole Palmer deserves his England call-up based on his current form.

Palmer has excelled since joining Chelsea, scoring four goals and providing four assists.

He has been a consistent starter for Chelsea and has taken on the responsibility of penalty taker. [ more ]

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DevOps

12-sided Roman relic baffles archaeologists, spawns countless theories

The discovery of a Roman dodecahedron in eastern England by amateur archaeologists. [ more ]

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France politics

England celebrate Six Nations Grand Slam with victory in France

England wins 6th consecutive Women's Six Nations title and Grand Slam, defeating France 42-21. [ more ]

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France politics

France beats England with dramatic last-minute penalty in Six Nations final

France defeats England in Six Nations with a last-minute 50-meter penalty by Thomas Ramos.

France finished second in the championship after a rough start, securing wins against Wales and England. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

West Ham stunned by Kalvin Phillips attitude in training

Kalvin Phillips has underperformed at West Ham after a disappointing spell at Manchester City, leading to coaches being shocked at his lack of interest in playing Premier League football. [ more ]

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The best Premier League players of the 2010s

Leighton Baines was a top left-back at Everton and represented England at the World Cup.

Joe Hart was a successful goalkeeper for Manchester City and the England national team. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Who will be Kane's understudy at Euro 2024?

Callum Wilson and Ollie Watkins are contenders to replace Kane as England's striker if he becomes unavailable.

Ollie Watkins has been in impressive form for Aston Villa and has caught Gareth Southgate's attention.

Ivan Toney and Eddie Nketiah are also potential options for England's striker position. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Data science

How is the European coefficient ranking calculated? Everything you need to know about the race for an extra Champions League spot

Champions League expands to 36 teams in 2024/25 season with additional spots based on UEFA coefficient.

Club's collective performance determines additional spots for countries in Champions League.

England ranks third due to participating clubs affecting its average coefficient ranking. [ more ]

BBC Sport

4 weeks ago

Daly retires from England duty

Rachel Daly, England and Aston Villa forward, has retired from international football at 32 after winning 84 caps.

Daly was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 and came on as a substitute in the Euro 2025 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Lionesses held by Sweden in Euro 2025 qualifier

England started their Euro 2025 qualifier with a draw against Sweden.

The match revealed England's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of control in possession. [ more ]

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It's official: England are FOUR times better than Germany

England ranked 4 times better than Germany in FIFA World Rankings

Argentina top the FIFA World Rankings [ more ]

BBC News

Copa 71: Film shows record-breaking women's World Cup

Unprecedented reception in Mexico for women footballers from England

Documentary Copa 71 highlights forgotten women's football World Cup [ more ]

BBC Sport

England give 'many answers to questions' - Wiegman

England showed promise in friendly victories over Austria and Italy, testing squad depth and rotation strategies.

Sarina Wiegman praised the successful warm weather training camp, highlighting the chance to evaluate various players ahead of Euro 2025 qualifiers. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Foden could be future Ballon d'Or winner - Frank

Phil Foden is considered England's future Ballon d'Or winner by Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

Foden's performance and potential make him a standout player with a good work ethic. [ more ]

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Coronavirus

Nearly 1,000 pharmacies in England closed since 2017, with poorer areas more affected

Pharmacy closures in England leading to increased GP appointments

Disproportionate impact on poorer areas and growing closure rate in England [ more ]

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England Women's squad announced for April's Euro 2025 qualifiers

Sarina Wiegman names 23-player squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers

England drawn in group with France, Sweden, Republic of Ireland [ more ]

BBC Sport

Arsenal defender Ilestedt announces pregnancy

Arsenal centre-back Amanda Ilestedt announced pregnancy, will be out of selection until after childbirth.

Women's football clubs in England provide 14 weeks full wages for maternity leave. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Winning trophies tougher in England - Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes winning a trophy in England is tougher than anywhere else in the world.

Emery has won multiple trophies in his native Spain and France, but he believes the competition in England makes winning titles more difficult. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Williamson returns after 9 month injury layoff

England captain Leah Williamson returns from ACL injury after nine months

Williamson's return is a boost for Arsenal and England [ more ]

ESPN.com

Toney plans to play for 'top club' as FA ban ends

Ivan Toney plans to play for a top club competing for trophies and hasn't ruled out leaving Brentford this month amid transfer links with Chelsea and Arsenal.

Toney aims to be included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the European Championships after his ban for betting rule breaches ended. [ more ]

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Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney reveals 'pain' at watching England in World Cup

Ivan Toney expressed his pain at missing out on England's World Cup squad.

Toney admitted to betting breaches and served an eight-month ban from football. [ more ]

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France news

Ireland imperious but Wales win wooden spoon what we learned from Six Nations

Ireland defended their Six Nations title despite a loss to England.

England showed improved performance under Steve Borthwick. [ more ]

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Manchester City

Pep Guardiola tipped to become England manager by Man City hero

Fernandinho suggests Guardiola may end up coaching England or Netherlands, not Spain due to political issues.

Guardiola is committed to Manchester City and interested in extending his contract despite speculations about his future. [ more ]

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Understaffed NHS is putting cancer patients at risk, warns ombudsman

Overstretched health service puts cancer patients at risk

Calls for government action to prioritize patient safety

Common complaints include treatment delays and misdiagnosis [ more ]

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Trans people in England more likely to have long-term poor mental health study

Transgender people in England are at a higher risk of long-term mental health conditions, with some facing a risk five times higher than cisgender people.

The first nationally representative study in England has calculated the burden of mental ill health among the transgender population and the extent to which their needs are not being met. [ more ]

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Mapped: Areas of England with the highest risk of dying from cancer

Large regional variations in the risk of death from cancer in England have been revealed.

Cancer is now the leading cause of death in England, overtaking cardiovascular diseases. [ more ]

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Health inequalities caused 1m early deaths in England in last decade'

Over 1 million people in England died prematurely between 2011 and 2020 due to poverty, austerity, and COVID-19.

Economic and social inequalities contribute to poorer individuals experiencing early deaths from various diseases. [ more ]

BBC Sport

England to face Rep of Ireland in Euro qualifying

England drawn in Group A3 with Ireland, France, Sweden

Qualifiers for Women's Euro 2025 to take place between April and July, tournament in July in Switzerland. [ more ]

BBC Sport

England to face Republic of Ireland in Nations League

England drawn against Finland, Greece, and Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

Scotland to face Croatia, Poland, and Portugal in the Nations League.

Wales in the same group as Iceland, Montenegro, and Turkey in the Nations League.

Northern Ireland to play against Belarus, Bulgaria, and Luxembourg in the Nations League. [ more ]

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Heavy Rain in U.K. Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions

Torrential rains in England prompt flood warnings and travel disruptions.

The River Severn, River Trent, and River Thames among the areas at risk of flooding. [ more ]

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Number of people sleeping rough in England rises for second year running

Rise in rough sleeping for the second consecutive year in England, exceeding government's promise to end it before the next election.

Sharp increase in rough sleeping nationwide, with notable rises in London and the south-east region. [ more ]

BBC News

Homelessness: Number of rough sleepers up by a quarter in England

Rough sleeping in England rose by 27% in autumn 2023.

London saw the biggest rise in rough sleeping at nearly a third. [ more ]

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Homeless women are invisible not because they don't exist they're hiding from danger | Nicci Gerrard

The number of rough sleepers, including women, is growing in British cities and towns.

Homelessness in England increased by 26% in 2022-23, with a 12% increase in London. [ more ]

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Education

Parents face higher fines for taking children out of school in crackdown on absences

Parents in England face higher fines for unauthorized absences to improve school attendance post-pandemic.

New measures include fines starting at 80 pounds, aimed at addressing the nearly 400,000 penalty notices issued in 2022-23. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Championship: Bristol City v Leeds United - live text

The winter transfer window in England has closed

Bristol City will host Leeds United in a football match [ more ]

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Public health

Early release of mental health patients in England presents suicide risk, report finds

Mental health patients in England are being discharged too early and facing other failures in their care, putting them at risk of harm and suicide.

Failings in mental health care include inadequate record-keeping, lack of family updates, and incorrect decisions regarding transfers from inpatient services. [ more ]

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UK news

Unwell' boy, 9, dies after walking the streets of Devon harbour with man

A 9-year-old boy has died in a quiet harbor town in Brixham, England.

Police are treating the death as unexplained and are conducting a child neglect investigation. [ more ]

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UK news

Taylor Swift tickets easier to get' than NHS dental appointments, ministers told

NHS dental care access is in crisis in England

Taylor Swift tickets are easier to get than NHS dental appointments [ more ]

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Graphic design

The best and worst national football team logos

England's national football team badge is a classic symbol dating back to the 12th century, representing the country's history and football association.

Switzerland's badge incorporates multiple languages but is considered bland and amateurish. [ more ]

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Graphic design

The best football shirts ever

Settling on the best football shirts of all time was never going to be an easy task (although it did prove to be a lot of fun).

BBC Sport

Former England boss diagnosed with terminal cancer

Sven-Goran Eriksson, former England coach, has been diagnosed with cancer and says he has a maximum of one year to live.

Eriksson led England to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cup and 2004 Euros. [ more ]

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Arsenal

25-year old Arsenal star is considering leaving the club in January

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is interested in leaving the club during the January transfer window due to lack of playing time

Ramsdale's concern for his place in the England squad for the European Championship is a motivating factor for wanting to leave Arsenal [ more ]

BBC Sport

Arsenal

Ramsdale too good to be a number two - Seaman

Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman believes Aaron Ramsdale is too good to be a backup for the team.

Ramsdale's lack of playing time could impact his chances of becoming England's goalkeeper in the Euro 2024 finals.

Ramsdale's father recently stated that he has 'lost his smile' since losing his place to David Raya. [ more ]

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Running

This Week In Running: January 1, 2024

The Aravaipa Running festival in Phoenix, Arizona saw several impressive performances, including world records set by 75-year-old Janice O'Grady.

The Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, England also saw notable achievements, with Andy Berry and Henriette Albon setting new records. [ more ]

ESPN.com

10 things from the Nations League: Dutch drama ends England's Olympic hopes

Netherlands secured top spot in Group A1 of the UEFA Women's Nations League with a dramatic 4-0 win over Belgium

England narrowly missed out on qualifying for the finals playoff despite a 6-0 victory against Scotland [ more ]

BBC Sport

England thump Scotland but GB Olympic dream over

England's win over Scotland in their final Women's Nations League group match was not enough to top the table.

The Netherlands' victory over Belgium secured their spot in the Nations League semi-finals and ended England's hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Watch Euro 2024 draw live on the BBC on Saturday

England and Scotland have qualified for Euro 2024, while Wales will compete in the playoffs in March.

Germany will host the tournament and the final will be held in Berlin. [ more ]

Soccer News

Terry Venables dies, aged 80 - Soccer News

Terry Venables, former manager of England, Barcelona, and Tottenham, has passed away at the age of 80.

As a player, Venables had over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR, and Crystal Palace.

The family has asked for privacy to mourn the loss of their beloved husband and father. [ more ]

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Terry Venables: Former England manager dies aged 80

Former England and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness.

Venables is most revered for overseeing England's magical run to the semi-finals at Euro 96.

Venables won the La Liga title with Barcelona in 1985 and the FA Cup with Tottenham in 1990/91. [ more ]

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Mental health

Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows

More than 1 in 10 17-19 year olds in England have an eating disorder.

Rates of eating disorders are four times higher in girls aged 11-16 compared to boys.

A fifth of 8-16 year olds and almost a quarter of 17-19 year olds have a probable mental disorder. [ more ]

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England Women: Beth Mead returns to final Lionesses squad of 2023

Beth Mead returns to the England squad for the first time since her ACL injury in 2022.

England faces crucial Nations League games against the Netherlands and Scotland.

The Lionesses need to win both matches and hope Belgium drops points to have a chance at reaching the finals. [ more ]

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England release Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill from international duty

Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill will miss England's Euro 2024 qualifiers due to injury.

Gareth Southgate has seen several players withdraw from England duty in recent days.

England have already secured their ticket to Euro 2024. [ more ]

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