Ukraine’s plight shows we need another Scottish independence vote, says Nicola Sturgeon’s Green ally
Staging another independence referendum by next year is “entirely feasible”, a Green minister in Nicola Sturgeon’s government has said as he argued Ukraine’s plight heightened the case…
Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud: Spending millions on heat pumps a ‘classic pratfall’
Presenting Grand Designs for more than two decades has shown Kevin McCloud plenty of questionable building decisions. And now he has spotted another one – in the…
Neighbourhood Watch switches focus to wolf-whistlers as street harassment soars
Neighbourhood Watch is switching its focus from tackling burglars to challenging wolf -whistlers following a big rise in the number of people suffering street harassment. The community-based…
Community hydropower schemes face being shut down by new £13,000 licensing costs
“Hydropower brings community, social and ecological benefits which maybe should be more taken into account by the EA. “We’ve suffered a lot of flooding in these valleys…
Council apologises after wrongly boasting that low traffic neighbourhoods reduced pollution
A council which boasted that low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) saw a reduction in poisonous car fumes has apologised after it was forced to admit pollution had in…
Game on the menu as hospitals serve up pheasant, partridge and venison
Hospital food doesn’t have the greatest of reputations, which makes a new addition to NHS menus particularly mouthwatering. Game is set to be served to patients at…
Warren Barguil rolls back years at Tirreno-Adriatico as Tadej Pogacar keeps lead despite taking wrong turn
Filippo Ganna won the opening stage at Tirreno-Adriatico after the Italian powered his way round the 13.9-kilometre time trial course at the Lido di Camaiore in Viareggio…
How F1 cars are changing – and why new regulations could be good news for Lewis Hamilton
A set of regulation changes this significant will always lead to hope of a shaking-up of the order. But it is optimistic to believe that the grid…
England can attract best white-ball coaches as ECB gives green light to IPL job-share
The next England coach could be free to do the job alongside coaching in the Indian Premier League, opening the door to a high-profile figure like Mahela…
Primoz Roglic keeps Paris-Nice lead ahead of Simon Yates after Mathieu Burgaudeau takes first career win
Fabio Jakobsen won his sixth race of the season on Monday when the Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl sprinter got the better of Wout van Aert to claim stage…
Andy Farrell insists Eddie Jones’ record stands up to scrutiny: ‘I love his character and charisma, I’ve learned a lot off him’
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has offered his support to counterpart Eddie Jones, describing England’s head coach as “charismatic” and “great for the game” ahead of Saturday’s…
The unseen Marcus Smith – four subtle moments that show how he has enhanced England
England’s attack is clearly lacking in cohesion and they have not been able to convert phase-play pressure into points over their first three matches of the current…
Ian Poulter’s mind on Masters as rain raises the possibility of Tuesday finish at The Players Championship
On one-over, Poulter is acutely aware that the second round – which, depending on Mother Nature, may or may not take place on Saturday – could be…
Joelinton exclusive: ‘I thought about leaving Newcastle – now I’m happy I didn’t’
Joelinton admits that the misery of his first two seasons at St James’ Park made him consider his future, but a move is no longer on the…
Marcus Rashford told to focus on rediscovering form amid doubts over Manchester United future
“I spoke with him yesterday and the day before yesterday so I don’t know anything about that [him considering his future]. He didn’t say anything to me….
What if Antonio Conte had been appointed Manchester United manager?
3 January 2022 Disaster, a narrow home defeat to Wolves. Reinforcements are clearly needed, especially in midfield, so Conte scours his contacts book. He only gets as…
Wales v France, Six Nations 2022 player ratings: Taulupe Faletau impresses again but Paul Willemse steals show
France did just about enough to hold on the the hard-fought win in Cardiff. The visitors were under the cosh for most of the second half but…
Forget ‘performance’ and ‘progress’ – England simply have to beat Ireland
Out of possession, England have to find a way to disrupt Ireland. Eddie spoke about it on Thursday, saying he feels he has picked a team which…
Emma Raducanu makes winning return from injury as Andy Murray achieves career milestone
Emma Raducanu played some of her best tennis since the US Open as she came through a tricky opening match at Indian Wells, overcoming the former world…
Faith repaid as Zak Crawley proves double century was not just a brilliant mirage
In the US, they call it the sophomore slump: when a second-year student struggles to replicate the achievements of their first. Music has the Difficult Second Album…
Breakdown battle and super subs – where England v Ireland will be won and lost
For England, the task is clear. Everything revolves around owning the breakdown on both sides of the ball. The likes of Charlie Ewels and Sam Simmonds will…
France prove they have it all in coming-of-age win over Wales
Panache and patience, brutality and brilliance, savvy and strength. This is a special France team and it contains multitudes, and how they needed them. With fluency difficult…
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp calls for football to start examining source of owners’ wealth
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the Chelsea ownership crisis should refocus attention on how clubs source their billion-pound spending sprees. While Chelsea addresses the potentially catastrophic fall-out of…
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel backs idea of shirt sponsor being replaced by ‘message for peace’
Thomas Tuchel has backed the idea of displacing Chelsea’s now suspended shirt sponsorship with a message for peace following the Government’s decision to sanction Roman Abramovich. Chelsea…
Why Todd Boehly takeover would keep Chelsea in the hunt for football’s biggest prizes
Todd Boehly has been here before, 10 years ago in fact, when he and a group of investors were bidding against a certain Stan Kroenke to buy…