NASSER HUSSAIN: It is great news Ben Stokes is back for the Ashes – he is England’s heartbeat

NASSER HUSSAIN: It is GREAT news that Ben Stokes is back… He’s England’s heartbeat and captain Joe Root will be delighted that his talisman feels ready to join Ashes tour England star Ben Stokes has returned from a three-month hiatus from the sport  The talismanic all-rounder, 30, was taking a break to manage his mental … Read more

England star Ben Stokes posts video of him bowling to spark hopes of a dramatic Ashes return

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes posts video of him bowling in the nets to spark hopes of a dramatic return to the Ashes side ahead of the upcoming series in Australia Ben Stokes has not played any cricket since taking an indefinite break in July  His decision was linked to his mental health, but he … Read more

Danny Briggs is out of the England Lions’ tour of Australia due to family reasons

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Briggs is out of the England Lions’ tour of Australia due to family reasons and after asking to be excused ahead of November matches Danny Briggs would have been among the reserves travelling on November 4  He has a pre-arranged appointment that month so will not be named in the group Briggs helped … Read more

Rob Yates scores classy hundred as Warwickshire pile on the runs against dispirited Lancashire

England Ashes hopeful Rob Yates scores classy hundred as dominant Warwickshire pile on the runs against dispirited Lancashire on day two of Bob Willis Trophy final Rob Yates scored a century in Warwickshire’s total domination of Lancashire  It should earn the left-hander a place on England Lions tour to Australia at least Yates moved to 113 … Read more

Shobna Gulati, 54, reveals why she’s embracing her ’empowering’ grey hair

She’s had an illustrious 20 year career with notable roles in Dinnerladies, Coronation Street and Where The Heart Is to name a few. And in a new interview, Shobna Gulati has revealed why as she gets older, she’s learned to embrace her greying hair as she declared: ‘I don’t want to have to look a … Read more

Famous types including Lorraine Kelly, David Gower and Kiki Dee reveal their New Year bucket lists

Checking in… who wants to go where in 2021? Famous types including Lorraine Kelly, David Gower and Kiki Dee reveal their New Year bucket lists By York Membery for the Daily Mail Published: 10:36 GMT, 15 December 2020 | Updated: 10:36 GMT, 15 December 2020 Television presenter Lorraine Kelly hopes to re-visit Africa This week … Read more

Couple get hitched two days before another national lockdown is due to start

New lockdown restrictions announced for England on Saturday October 30 are the latest measures brought in for the UK. Different rules are now in place in each of the four nations. This is the picture in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.   England On Saturday, October 30 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures … Read more

Couple get hitched two days before another national lockdown is due to start

New lockdown restrictions announced for England on Saturday October 30 are the latest measures brought in for the UK. Different rules are now in place in each of the four nations. This is the picture in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.   England On Saturday, October 30 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures … Read more

Fashion-to-furnishings retailer Laura Ashley will rise from the ashes in partnership with Next

Laura Ashley will return to UK high streets in partnership with Next after it was the pandemic’s first high-profile casualty All 123 UK stores, Welsh factory and its website closed in July costing 1,600 jobs  The rebirth will begin at the Next shop in Westfield White City, in West London   First items on sale will … Read more