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ECB bans transgender women from taking part in womens and girls cricket
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in competitive womens and girls cricket in England and Wales after a change of policy from the sports governing body..
Reform UKs Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by election
The margin of victory was six votes.
NHS waiting lists not a driver for rise in health related benefit claims
NHS waiting lists are not driving the rise in health-related benefit claims, according to a new report..
Social care commission recommendations might not come into effect for a decade
Some of the first recommendations from a newly launched commission into adult social care in England might not be implemented until 2036..
Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings
The UK has seen the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, with firefighters battling wildfires and warnings over the hidden dangers of open water swimming..
Prince of Wales says he is in awe of triple amputee veteran injured in Iraq
The Prince of Wales has said he is in awe of a triple-amputee veteran who said he holds no bitterness about being injured in service..
Polls close in contests which could see Labour and Tories suffer losses
Polls have closed in a series of elections across England which could see Nigel Farages Reform UK deal blows to both Labour and the Conservatives..
Warmest start to May on record
The UK has seen the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the hidden dangers of open water swimming..
Transgender women to be barred from playing womens football by FA and SFA
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in womens football from June 1, 2025, the Football Association has announced..
Tens of thousands in remote areas to receive faster broadband
Around 65,000 homes and businesses including some in Scotlands most remote areas will gain access to lightning-fast broadband through a game-changer upgrade..
Council workers sent strike ballots in biggest vote of its kind in years
Tens of thousands of council workers will be balloted on strike action from Thursday in what a union is calling the biggest vote of its kind in years..
New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS
Adults with suspected skin cancer may be initially assessed with a new AI tool after it was approved for NHS use..
Medical record errors putting patients at risk experts
Mistakes on medical records can put peoples health at risk, experts have said, as a new poll revealed almost one in four have found errors in their personal documents..
Lucy Bronze nets winner as Chelsea wrap up another Womens Super League title
Lucy Bronze headed a second-half winner as Chelsea clinched their sixth successive Womens Super League title with a 1-0 victory at Manchester United..
King shares how his cancer experience brought very best of humanity into focus
The King has poignantly reflected on his experience of cancer, saying it had brought into sharp focus the very best of humanity and telling cancer charities: You have my whole familys deepest admiration and gratitude..
Video of the moment totemic Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court
Mobile phone footage of the moment the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down and fell on to Hadrians Wall has been played to jurors..
Runcorn Helsby by election Who are the candidates
A total of 15 candidates are standing in the by-election.
Major power cut reported across Spain and Portugal
A major power cut hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines..
Conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect Pope Franciss successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel..
Teenager admits stabbing 15 year old to death at Sheffield school
A 15-year-old boy has admitted killing another teenager who was stabbed with a hunting knife at a school..