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Lancashire Claim T20 Blast Title in Final-Ball Thriller

Relive the drama, heartbreak, and sheer brilliance of the 2025 Vitality Blast Finals Day. Lancashire Lightning emerged victorious in a rain-affected epic against Somerset, while Northamptonshire claimed the bronze in a day of unforgettable cricket at Edgb

Teacher on 16-year sick leave with £48k salary

A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.

Zak Crawley hits huge 238* for Kent against Somerset

England batsman Zak Crawley hit a monumental, unbeaten double-century as Kent dominated the opening day of their County Championship clash against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground.

Overton's Test Cricket Sacrifice Proves Format's Strength

In a powerful move that stunned the sporting world, Surrey and England star Jamie Overton voluntarily stepped away from a lucrative T20 deal to prioritise his Test cricket ambitions, highlighting the format's enduring prestige and mental demands.

Molineux's fairytale return to Australia World Cup squad

In a dramatic selection twist, all-rounder Sophie Molineux earns a sensational recall to Australia's 15-player squad for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup in India, marking a triumphant comeback after overcoming significant injury challenges.

Buttler's 131* blasts England to ODI series win over SA

A blistering, unbeaten 131 from captain Jos Buttler powered England to a thrilling 118-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Old Trafford, clinching the series with a game to spare in a dominant display of white-ball batting.

UK Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 14% Less Than Men

Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.

UK gender pay gap underestimated for 20 years

A bombshell report reveals the UK's gender pay gap has been systematically underestimated for 20 years due to a critical flaw in official reporting, hiding the true scale of pay inequality for millions of women.

£30m investment for cricket domes in Preston and Luton

The UK government has announced a major £30 million investment to construct state-of-the-art cricket domes in Preston and Luton, aimed at revolutionising grassroots cricket and creating year-round playing opportunities across communities.

£7600 Pension Gender Gap Exposed in UK

A damning new report exposes a massive £7600 annual pension divide between men and women in the UK, highlighting a severe retirement crisis for female workers.

Cricket legend Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Australian cricket icon Bob Simpson, a revered figure in Test history, has died at 89. Tributes pour in for the all-rounder who shaped the sport.

Cricket great Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Bob Simpson, the iconic former Australia cricket captain and coach, has died at the age of 89. A towering figure in the sport, his legacy spans decades of leadership and innovation.

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