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Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world.The 31-year-old took top billing in the women's game following an outstanding run of form in 2023, with Australia captain Pat Cummins picking up the men's trophy having led his country to success in both the World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup. He succeeds Ben Stokes, who has landed the prestigious title […]

Parents of two children who were in end-of-life cases have called on the UK's highest court to allow them to name the doctors involved.Six-year-old Zainab Abbasi and 12-month-old Isaiah Haastrup were at the centre of life-support treatment disputes before their deaths in 2019 and 2018 respectively.Both families say they disagreed with decisions made by doctors at the time, but court orders have prevented them from naming the doctors in the […]

Former British and Commonwealth champion boxer Willie Limond has died at the age of 45.It is understood he fell ill earlier this month amid preparations for a fight.In an Instagram post on Monday, his son Jake said: "My dad passed away in the early hours of the morning around 3am."He fought on for near enough 10 days. Warrior."The Scot won 42 of his 48 professional fights from 1999 to 2023, […]

The majority of children excluded in primary school don't pass their GCSEs in English and Maths, according to new research.The charity Chance UK looked at the long-term impact of children being excluded or suspended in primary school. The study tracked various year groups across their school lives and included data from 3.2 million pupils in England.They found that 97% of those excluded at primary school had a special educational need […]

The parents of an eight-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a car while playing in Wiltshire have said he was "the light of our small village".Police said Lennix Sutcliffe was fatally injured while riding a toy scooter when a driver was pulling into a driveway in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh, at around 4.30pm on Saturday.His parents Jackie and Chris paid tribute to their son after he died […]

Seventeen people were taken to hospital, including seven with serious injuries, after a minibus carrying football fans overturned in West Yorkshire.Police were called after a collision involving the Iris single decker minibus and a black Skoda Fabia on the A1 near Pontefract on Saturday evening. A third vehicle, a white car, which has not yet been identified, is also thought to have been involved.The minibus was carrying South Shields FC […]

An eight-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Wiltshire.The incident happened in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh at around 4.30pm on Saturday, Wiltshire Police said. The boy died at the scene and his family have been informed, the force added.A man in his 30s is being interviewed by detectives.Any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage should contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 […]

Ryan Reynolds said he cried "tears of joy" after Wrexham secured a second successive promotion, while Rob McElhenney said he has "no words". The Hollywood actors, who took over the Welsh football club in 2021, saw their team seal their place in League One next season with a thumping 6-0 win over Forest Green. Fans poured onto the pitch to celebrate at the end of the game at the Racecourse […]

I Am Maximus has won this year's Grand National - and not a single horse fell during this year's event.Two thirds (21 of 32) finished the race, with the horse ridden by Paul Townend crossing the line first. Seven horses were pulled up and four unseated their riders but none fell, an Aintree spokesman said. It comes after organisers made a number of changes to enhance safety.Changes included reducing the […]