England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to the west and Scotland to the north. The Irish Sea lies west of England and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. England is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight.
England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Ben Stokes draws an edge from Travis Head but Jason Roy spills it at second slip as England are left frustrated in their chase for victory on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Joe Root said Jofra Archer adds a different dynamic to England after the 24-year-old made his Ashes debut. England drew the second Ashes test against Australia at Lords.
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England head coach Eddie Jones and his Welsh counterpart Warren Gatland both came away pleased with their respective squads after two World Cup warm-up games. The pair were speaking after Wales beat..
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The Labour leader plays guitar and ping pong as he visits Bolton to announce plans to rejuvenate the British high street. Under Labour's plan, local councils will be able to take over abandoned shops..
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Andrew Harper died after attending the scene in Berkshire, west of London, at around 11.30 pm local time (00.30 CEST) on Thursday, say Thames Valley Police.
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Eddie Jones celebrated a successful start to England's World Cup preparations before launching an attack on World Rugby over inconsistency among match officials. The talking point was provided by the..
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino hopes Harry Kane's summer of bliss fires him towards the Premier League golden boot. Kane broke his duck at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the fourth time of..
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A large power cut has caused "apocalyptic" rush-hour scenes across England and Wales, with traffic lights down and trains coming to a standstill. Nearly a million customers faced blackouts late on..
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Large parts of England are without electricity following a large scale power cut. Blackouts have been reported in London and the South East, as well as the Midlands and the North West. UK Power..
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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane faces up to seven months out with a knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of Saturday's (August 10) Premier League opener against West Ham United.
Wayne Rooney said he had plenty of offers as he sought a return to England but the opportunity to work as a player-coach under Derby manager Phillip Cocu was "too great to turn down". The Rams on..
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Wayne Rooney will join Derby as a player-coach from January, the Championship side have announced. The 33-year-old former England international has signed an 18-month contract and will switch to the..
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A look at Wayne Rooney's career in numbers as the 33-year-old agrees to join Derby as a player-coach from January 2020. The former England international has signed an 18-month contract and will switch..
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James Anderson has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test, with England not certain when he will be fit to return from an injured right calf. England's record wicket-taker left the field after bowling..
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Former international James Haskell believes the England squad have the "best chance" of winning the Rugby World Cup since 2003. Haskell, who retired from professional rugby earlier this year, calls..
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Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announces his playing retirement from football and hopes to pursue a coaching career. BBC News - Published
Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announces his playing retirement from football and hopes to pursue a coaching career. BBC News - Published
Watch highlights as England end on 96-4 taking their lead over Australia past 100 on a thrilling fourth day in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking. BBC News - Published
Australia's Steve Smith's brilliant innings comes to an end as England's Chris Woakes dismisses him for 92 on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Watch highlights from a truncated third day's play at Lord's as England take three wickets before rain halts play in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
British police launched a murder investigation after an officer was killed in southeast England, the latest in a spate of violent crimes that has forced new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to pledge to do.. Reuters - Published
Watch highlights as England are bowled out for 258 before Australia reach 30-1 at close on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Stuart Broad bowls Australia's David Warner for three to leave the tourists 11-1 in reply to England's 258 all out on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
England wing Jack Nowell admits he pushed himself too hard during his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but hopes to be fit for the start of the Rugby World Cup. BBC News - Published
Head coach Eddie Jones said England "need people who have got a samurai spirit" after naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. BBC News - Published
England head coach Eddie Jones says there is "no doubt" in his Rugby World Cup squad's talent, but players need focus to win the tournament. BBC News - Published
Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam and uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie earn shock call-ups to England's World Cup squad, with centre Ben Te'o a glaring omission. BBC News - Published
From Jofra Archer to the "lord of Lord's", England fans have realistic hope of a series-levelling victory in the second Ashes Test against Australia. BBC News - Published
England coach Eddie Jones jokes he will use "red wine" and "advice from his dog" to pick his World Cup squad, to be announced on Monday. BBC News - Published
Watch all the tries and an epic drop goal from Elliot Daly as England beat Wales 33-19 at Twickenham to end the visitors' 14-match unbeaten run. BBC News - Published
Wales travel to Twickenham as favourites to beat an injury-hit England in their World Cup warm-up and move to the top of the world rankings. BBC News - Published
The West Coast Mainline has been closed due to flooding on the tracks between England and Scotland after heavy rain, according to Network Rail. Independent - Published
National Grid, which owns the electricity and gas transmission system in England and Wales, said the cause of a major power cut across Britain has now been resolved. Reuters - Published
Large parts of London and the southeast of England were hit by a power cut on Friday evening, disrupting trains and knocking out traffic lights. Reuters - Published
Over 100 passengers who were kept on a plane that landed at Manchester airport in northern England on Friday after a woman had fallen ill on the flight have been given the all-clear to disembark,.. Reuters - Published
Alun Wyn Jones will become Wales' most capped rugby player when he captains them in Sunday's World Cup warm-up against England at Twickenham. BBC News - Published
Willi Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie will make their England debuts against Wales on Sunday as they bid for Rugby World Cup selection. BBC News - Published
Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade scores a 65-yard touchdown with his first touch on his debut for the Buffalo Bills in a pre-season game. BBC News - Published
Former Wasps and England winger Christian wade scores sensational 65-yard touchdown with his first carry on his Buffalo Bills debut. BBC News - Published
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