LONDON — England’s first convicted cyberflasher was sentenced Tuesday to 5 1/2 years in prison after sending unsolicited photos of his genitals to a teenage girl and a woman. Nicholas Hawkes, 39, a convicted sex offender, was the first person in England and Wales convicted of violating the Online Safety Act, which went into effect … Read more
On Monday, a video of Ellyse Perry smashing a car window after hitting a six during a Women’s Premier League match went viral. It was skilful, entertaining and above all showed how much the women’s game has evolved with innovative shots and England’s opener Danni Wyatt had front row seats to this exhibition. Wyatt was … Read more
Emily Scarratt is targeting a Six Nations comeback with England after returning to rugby for the first time since neck surgery in early 2023. Centre Scarratt played 47 minutes for Loughborough Lightning against Bristol in Premiership Women’s Rugby on Friday. The 34-year-old is now hopeful of adding to her 108 caps for the Red Roses … Read more
Fans are flocking to the mansion from the movie “Saltburn” — reportedly trespassing on private land and dancing wildly outside the gates of the residence to post on social media — to the apparent annoyance of its real-life owner. To those familiar with the movie, an aristo-gothic sexual thriller released in 2023, the sprawling estate … Read more
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England (BOE), during the Monetary Policy Report news conference at the bank’s headquarters in the City of London, UK, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday signaled that financial markets may be correct in their expectations for … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England’s Fran Williams, Eleanor Cardwell and Sasha Glasgow look ahead to the three-match series against South Africa in December with added excitement around the squad after the Netball World Cup in the summer England’s Fran Williams, Eleanor Cardwell and Sasha Glasgow look ahead to the … Read more
Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 6.7% in September as easing food and drink price rises were offset by higher fuel costs for motorists ByThe Associated Press October 18, 2023, 3:09 AM FILE – A man walks past the Bank of England, at the financial district in London, on May 11, 2023. Homeowners across … Read more
Ben Stokes has emerged as an injury doubt for England’s World Cup curtain-raiser against New Zealand on Thursday. Stokes, who has been suffering from long-term knee issues, came out of ODI retirement to rejoin the side for their defence of the 2019 title but may be forced to miss the first game of the tournament with … Read more
Harry Brook and Tammy Beaumont have been named Professional Cricketers’ Association Players of the Year, with James Rew and Mahika Gaur scooping the Young Player of the Year awards. Brook, a late addition to England’s World Cup squad in place of Jason Roy, took the men’s award after scoring 2,149 runs over the last year … Read more
Harry Brook has been named in England’s ultimate World Cup squad, with Jason Roy lacking out on choice. Roy’s place appeared doubtful after again spasms prevented him from that includes within the sequence win over New Zealand. Roy missed all 4 one-day internationals in opposition to the Black Caps, together with his substitute on the … Read more