When Clare Stone’s local bus service was abruptly axed in 2022, she “got quite cross” and co-founded protest group Buses4Us. In the early 20th century, daytrippers used to come by train to see the displays of wild daffodils that carpet the forests and meadows of the so-called “golden triangle” on …
Read More »Wayne Rooney explains why England’s Golden Generation won nothing
Former England skipper Wayne Rooney believes that his teammates’ ‘fear’ was to blame for the Three Lions’ so-called Golden Generation’s failure to win a major trophy. A teenage Rooney burst onto the international scene with England prior to Euro 2004, when he quickly established himself in Sven-Goran Eriksson’s squad alongside …
Read More »England’s setback in ‘blank canvas’ Six Nations
Marcus Smith’s hopes of stepping out of Owen Farrell’s shadow in the Six Nations have gotten off to a frustrating start, with the exciting England flyhalf ruled out of the team’s opening match of the tournament because of injury. Smith sustained a calf injury at the squad’s training camp in …
Read More »‘It was overshadowed by one man’s stupidity’ – England’s Lucy Bronze on the 2023 Women’s World Cup final
What should have been a cause for celebration for Spain and women’s football as a whole was soured by the controversial kissing incident that stole the headlines after the 2023 Women’s World Cup, England’s Lucy Bronze told FourFourTwo. Spain clinched their first major tournament crown after beating the Lionesses 1-0 …
Read More »Windies debutant’s heroics continue England’s ODI woes
Keacy Carty’s dogged half century and Romario Shepherd’s 41 from 28 balls helped the West Indies to a four wicket win over England with 14 balls remaining in the third one-day international on Sunday AEDT and to a 2-1 win the three-match series. Seam bowler Matthew Forde also made a …
Read More »Key man takes blame for ‘mistake’ in England’s World Cup
England‘s managing director, Rob Key, has taken blame for the side’s failed World Cup defence after finishing outside the top four. At one stage, the defending champions looked like they’d miss out on the top eight and Champions Trophy qualification but two wins at the end of the tournament kept …
Read More »England’s hearts broken by clutch world champions
South Africa will play New Zealand in Sunday’s (AEDT) Rugby World Cup final after a heart-stopping semi-final win over England in Paris. Handre Pollard, who wasn’t even in South Africa’s original squad due to injury, kicked the clutch, match-winning penalty from halfway in the 78th minute of the 16-15 triumph …
Read More »Brighton & Hove Albion ‘inspired’ England’s Rugby World Cup win against Japan after bizarre moment in game
Brighton & Hove Albion can take some credit for England’s win against Japan in their Rugby World Cup match on Sunday night, after one player took “inspiration” from Roberto De Zerbi’s side. In the 56th minute of the match, with the score at 13-12 to England, England prop Joe Marler …
Read More »Five of the best walks on England’s South West Coast Path
Glittering seas, spectacular cliffs, tranquil farmland and vast skies – whether you stroll, walk or hike the South West Coast Path, the scenery is some of the most beautiful in the UK. The country’s longest trail stretches for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, along the Devon and Cornwall coast …
Read More »Marnus ton, awful weather combat England’s victory push
Marnus Labuschagne picked off 111 runs on day four of the Old Trafford Test, but two numbers of greater significance are 173 and 270 — respectively, how many balls and minutes the insatiable first drop soaked up as Australia combatted England’s pursuit of victory. Only 30 overs were completed on …
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