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Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach but keeps white-ball role

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Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach but keeps white-ball role

Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test head coach, marking the end of the Bazball era as the ECB shifts focus toward the 2027 Ashes. McCullum will remain in his role as head coach of the national white-ball teams.

Amelia Stone 12 Jul 2026, 18:34 3 min read

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US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran targets multiple Arab nations

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Hartford Courant subscribers report technical failures and excessive ads

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Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative minister, dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative minister, dies aged 78

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Andy Burnham gains 322 Labour MP votes, set to become next PM

Andy Burnham gains 322 Labour MP votes, set to become next PM

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Nigel Farage claims Ann Widdecombe death was premeditated murder

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Labour accused of failing to enforce anti-espionage laws against China

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NHS

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ONS report highlights challenges in comparing UK-wide NHS waiting times

NHS ·12 Jul 2026 4 min read

NHS England public data gateway and UKHSA data dashboard share health data

NHS England public data gateway and UKHSA data dashboard share health data

NHS ·11 Jul 2026 3 min read

NHS expands rollout of AI tools to cut waiting lists and missed appointments

NHS expands rollout of AI tools to cut waiting lists and missed appointments

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Cost of Living

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UK households face continued financial strain from high rents and taxes

UK households face continued financial strain from high rents and taxes

Cost of Living ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in May despite energy price rises

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in May despite energy price rises

Cost of Living ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 7-2 vote

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent in 7-2 vote

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Small businesses plan price hikes as inflation pressures persist

Small businesses plan price hikes as inflation pressures persist

Cost of Living ·9 Jul 2026 4 min read

Weather

England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

Weather ·12 Jul 2026 4 min read

London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

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UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

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Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

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Transport

Portuguese airport strikes threaten UK summer holiday flights

Portuguese airport strikes threaten UK summer holiday flights

Transport ·11 Jul 2026 3 min read

US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

Transport ·10 Jul 2026 3 min read

NOCDO and local fitness centers tackle barriers to accessible exercise

NOCDO and local fitness centers tackle barriers to accessible exercise

Transport ·10 Jul 2026 4 min read

Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Transport ·10 Jul 2026 3 min read

Business

Elon Musk sides with Apple in trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk sides with Apple in trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

Business ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Solar experts debate benefits and hurdles of car park energy projects

Solar experts debate benefits and hurdles of car park energy projects

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Mark Lanier wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google over addiction

Mark Lanier wins landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google over addiction

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Kaitlin Palmieri discovers late fiancé led double life after wedding death

Kaitlin Palmieri discovers late fiancé led double life after wedding death

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Culture

Hartford Courant subscribers report technical failures and excessive ads

Hartford Courant subscribers report technical failures and excessive ads

Culture ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova in three sets to win first Wimbledon title

Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova in three sets to win first Wimbledon title

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Channel 4 drama Tip Toe concludes with harrowing final episode

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Film history traces evolution from 19th-century animation to modern cinema

Film history traces evolution from 19th-century animation to modern cinema

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Sport

Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach but keeps white-ball role

Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach but keeps white-ball role

Sport ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Heather Knight announces retirement from international cricket

Heather Knight announces retirement from international cricket

Sport ·12 Jul 2026 4 min read

England beat Fiji in Nations Championship after Pollock hat-trick

England beat Fiji in Nations Championship after Pollock hat-trick

Sport ·11 Jul 2026 3 min read

Sophie Ecclestone breaks England wicket record as Lord’s hosts first Test

Sophie Ecclestone breaks England wicket record as Lord’s hosts first Test

Sport ·11 Jul 2026 3 min read

News

Ann Widdecombe was attacked day before body found at Haytor home

Ann Widdecombe was attacked day before body found at Haytor home

News ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Liverpool target Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as CEO Michael Edwards departs

Liverpool target Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as CEO Michael Edwards departs

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Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 following hospitalisation in Portugal

Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 following hospitalisation in Portugal

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Keir Starmer hints at a bank holiday if England win World Cup

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World

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran targets multiple Arab nations

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran targets multiple Arab nations

World ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Iran escalates regional attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran escalates regional attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

World ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

Jude Bellingham pushes back on Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of England victory

Jude Bellingham pushes back on Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of England victory

World ·12 Jul 2026 3 min read

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness

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