England
Cricket star ‘fell to his death after going to sleep
A rising cricket star tipped to be a future England international is believed to have plunged to his death after falling asleep on the roof of a country house. The body of 22-year-old Sussex fast bowler Matthew Hobden was discovered by Police Scotland officers at a Dalvey House, in Forres, near Inverness, on Saturday. Officers...
Bank of England warns Brexit risks beginning to crystallise
The Bank of England has warned there is evidence that risks it identified related to Brexit are emerging. In a major report it states: "There is evidence that some risks have begun to crystallise. The current outlook for UK financial stability is challenging." The Bank has eased special capital requirements for banks,...
England 1-2 Iceland (Humiliated and Outplayed England bows out of Europe twice in a week)
England suffered their worst humiliation since they were knocked out of the 1950 World Cup by USA in Brazil as Iceland shocked them in the last 16 of Euro 2016. Manager Roy Hodgson resigned after the abject embarrassment of losing to a nation ranked 34th in the world — and with a population of just 330,000 — despite...
Scotland likely to seek independence after EU vote, first minister says
Scotland will likely seek independence for a second time this decade after the historic vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Friday. Sturgeon's Scottish National Party was elected on a platform that vowed, in part, to revisit the independence issue —...
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland join England and Wales in last 16
Northern Ireland joined England and Wales in the last 16 of the European Championship after finishing as one of the best third-placed teams. Northern Ireland — in their first appearance at a Euros and first major tournament since 1986 — will now meet either Wales or France for a place in the quarter-finals. Michael...
England fans battered by Russian thugs wearing Chelsea shirts and waving St George’s cross
AN ENGLAND football fan has revealed how he and his fiancée were brutally assaulted by Russian ultras wearing English football strips and brandishing the flag of St George. Karl Bowater, 44, and Kerry Haycock, 34, were set upon by the depraved hooligans in Marseille, who were wearing Manchester United and Chelsea shirts....
Arrogant Putin teases England fans after Russian ultras batter the Three Lions faithful
VLADIMIR Putin appeared to mock “several thousand” England fans as he joked that just 200 Russian followers were able to beat them up. Violence marred the end of England’s draw with Russia last Saturday when Russian fans charged at the Three Lions supporters in the stadium. Worried French police have said a...
England and Wales fans create electric atmosphere at vital EURO 2016 clash
ENGLAND and Wales fans have braved the rain to cheer on their teams at this afternoon's vital Euro 2016 match in Lens. Despite some violent skirmishes with police and opposition fans last night, the two groups of supporters are in fine voice and mingling together peacefully at the Group B matchup. Welsh fans will be...
First photo of England fan left in coma after horror attack by Russian thugs
A SECOND England football fan is fighting for his life after being attacked by brutal Russian hooligans. Stewart Gray, of Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been left in a coma following a sick attack by rampaging 'ultras' in Marseille. The Three Lions supporter sustained serious head injuries but is showing "early...
Euro 2016: Russian FM blames England supporters for provocation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said it is impossible to ignore "outrageous provocations" by England football fans at the Euro 2016 tournament in France. Russia was given a fine and suspended disqualification following violence at the Russia-England match on Saturday. Mr Lavrov also lashed out at a French...
Mob of 150 Russian Ultras ‘trained to fight’ descend on Lille ready to attack England fans
A HARDCORE gang of 150 “ultra violent” Russian thugs are preparing to target England fans in Lille after giving police the slip, it is feared. French officials warned the Russian mob — known as “ultras” — had been “trained to fight” and were involved in the worst of the fan...
Euro 2016: Russia faces Uefa probe after England match violence
Uefa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia's Football Union after "totally unacceptable" scenes at Saturday's England-Russia game. Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw in Marseille. Charges against Russia are for crowd disturbances, racist...