Two weeks ago, 12 miles from Twickenham, Scotland parked coaches on very English lawns. In the stately surroundings of RGS Surrey Hills school in Dorking, a group of Under-16 and Under-18 prospects ran through drills under the eyes of staff from Scottish Rugby’s SQ (Scottish Qualified) programme. The scheme is designed to establish connections with […]
Swimming spots that could become designated dips
The government says the plans would increase the number of England’s official bathing sites to 464. Source link
Football: Are fans booing their own team and manager more?
Wayne Rooney, who made headlines in 2010 after hitting out at England fans for booing the team, remembers being booed quite a lot in his career. “It’s always been there. Fans obviously have their opinions and sometimes they’re with you and sometimes they’re against you,” he said. “It’s probably just picked up a little bit […]
Reform replacing 'old fuddy-duddy' Tory party, says Farage
Farage said it was “no surprise” Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy. Source link
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' – drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears. Source link
BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing
The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court. Source link
What is the SAVE America Act that mandates voter ID?
Democrats say the legislation disenfranchises voters, while Republicans say it is necessary to stop voter fraud. Source link
A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world order
The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands. Source link
Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Source link
Who were the victims of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, Canada?
The mother of 18-year-old shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar is among the victims. Jennifer Jacobs, 39, who was also known as Jennifer Strang, was one of two of Van Rootselaar’s family members found dead at a local residence, British Columbia’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said. Source link