Planning a staycation in 2024? The Lake District is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations but there’s one market town that’s getting all the attention this year. The expert team at IndependentCottages.co.uk have shared this year’s most underrated hotspots and there’s a Cumbrian town on the list. A spokesperson said: “Cumbria remains one of the UK’s...
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India vs England second test LIVE: Live updates as tourists struggle
Charlie Allison on England’s Super sixes defeat to Australia England faltered in their bid to chase down what would have been the highest-ever successful fourth-innings run chase in India, as the hosts levelled the series with an 106-run victory. Zak Crawley got England off to a strong start at the top of the order after...
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Bairstow fumes, Stokes blunders as Poms can’t repeat Bazball chase magic, India levels series
India has won the second Test in Visakhapatnam by 106 runs despite a commendable batting performance from England’s Bazballers on Monday. England shouldn’t have even come to chasing the 399-run target at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium – no touring side has chased more than 163 in India this century, while England’s highest fourth-innings...
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Keagan Kirkby: Jockey, 25, dies after falling from horse during race in Kent
A jockey has died after falling from a horse during a race in Kent. Keagan Kirkby was riding in the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse ran through the wing of a fence. Wings, usually made of plastic, sit at both ends of a fence and guide horses towards a jump. Following the fall,...
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Britain’s best-paid trades revealed where you can earn £80k
The best-paid trade jobs in the UK have been revealed, with salaries of up to £80,000 possible. Though some of these blue-collar roles require qualifications, not all demand a university degree. Research has been compiled by Tool Genie ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, which celebrates the “value, benefit and opportunity that they bring”. The job...
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Jasprit Bumrah claims six-wicket haul to put India on top against England
On previous tours, 396 would be a decent total against England. They may well implode here or an Indian bowler have a great day – but they score so quickly, and in a session can demoralise bowlers and make captains’ heads spin, that predicting what is a good score is hard. The openers knocked off...
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The A-Z of fashion designers that royal women turn to when they REALLY want a regal look. (And, yes, we have Y and Z!) By ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
With so many demands and so much scrutiny, royal fashion is exacting. Perhaps it’s natural, then, that many of the leading ladies, from Queen Letizia of Spain to Queen Mary of Denmark, or from Beatrice to Kate, turn to the same designers. When Catherine, Princess of Wales finds a label she likes, she grabs hold and wears the look with regularity. ...
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Jodie Burrage falls to top seed Jelena Ostapenko in WTA Linz quarter-final
Jodie Burrage struggled with an injury as she fell to top seed Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets in Linz. In what had been a positive start for Burrage, with an immediate break of Ostapenko’s serve, an inner-thigh injury sustained in the second game of the match resulted in a 6-1 6-2 defeat. Burrage rapidly lost...
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Best value bets for Saturday February 3
It’s a big Saturday with quality racing on both sides of the Irish Sea – check out Matt Brocklebank’s big-priced selections. The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK and Ireland. Value Bet tips are now...
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Transfer deadline day LIVE: All the deals and rumours from Premier League clubs
Players ‘love this place’ – Klopp confident stars will stay at Liverpool Transfer deadline day came and went as the January window slammed shut and Premier League clubs raced to try and complete last-minute deals ahead of the 11pm deadline. Armando Broja’s future was still yet to be decided as the window closed as Chelsea...
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Premier League build-up and latest football news
‘I take sustainability into every decision I make’published at 15:50 16 February 15:50 16 February Alex BysouthBBC Sport Media caption, Hector Bellerin: Real Betis midfielder praises club’s work on sustainability Hector Bellerin’s grandma was as big a ‘Betico’ as they come. She would hand him green and white gifts every Christmas. Even though he played...
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Premier League latest & Champions League returns
Man City’s clean sheet problempublished at 15:25 20 February 15:25 20 February Man City v Brentford (19:30 GMT) It seems a weird thing to ask given Manchester City have gone 15 matches since their last defeat, drawing only twice in that time, but Pep Guardiola had to respond to questions about his side’s defensive capabilities...