Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

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Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

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The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns

Conservationists remove the equivalent of 10,000 coins that had been wedged into the Giant's Causeway's pillars.

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Monday, 17 August 2026

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

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Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park

Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.

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Sunday, 16 August 2026

Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

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Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingle...