Durham is a cathedral city in north east England, seat of County Durham, and a historic hub of industry, education, and culture.
The government has announced plans to let English mayors introduce an overnight visitor levy charged as a percentage of accommodation costs, with no statutory upper limit. Industry groups including UKHospitality, Hilton, Whitbread and Butlin's have criticised the move, warning it will raise prices, harm demand and cost jobs; local leaders say revenue will fund transport and services.
Sooryavanshi has been included for a landmark T20 series start, highlighting India’s push to nurture a teenage talent who would become the youngest player in India’s senior men’s team if selected. The series against Ireland and England marks a watershed moment after his IPL MVP season, though his debut remains contingent on selection.
England's white-ball teams have surged on the back of Brook and Salt’s chase, with India defeated as England eye a first-world No. 1 ranking in the format after consecutive series wins. A developing ODI strategy emerges as Stokes' retirement and leadership changes ripple through the squad.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.
The 2027 Ashes schedule confirms Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Edgbaston and The Utilita Bowl in Southampton as venues, with The Oval hosting the final Test. Old Trafford and Headingley are not chosen for 2027 but will feature in 2031. England also faces Bangladesh and Pakistan fixtures around the Ashes, while the Women’s Ashes run alongside the men’s.
Multiple sources report on Glasgow 2026’s impact as a bridge to the Commonwealth Games’ future, with emphasis on cost-saving measures, collaboration with hosts, and shifting regional leadership. The Games wrap with questions over global viewership and future hosts.
A federal judge has denied xAI's emergency request to block Minnesota's law banning AI-generated non-consensual nude images, allowing the statute to take effect while xAI's wider constitutional challenge continues. xAI has argued the law is overbroad, exposes platforms to $500,000 fines per image and lacks a safe harbour; Minnesota officials have pledged to defend the statute.
Scotland has delivered a scaled-back, sustainable Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew. The city used existing venues, emphasised legacy, and expects continued investment to sustain nationwide sport participation and facilities.
England has thrived in a commanding opening three days of the Rothesay Test, with Joe Root restoring captaincy, Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson excelling with ball, and Jofra Archer contributing both bat and ball as Pakistan crumble for 135 in the second innings after a 409-run first-innings lead.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates a Derby nightclub incident in which footage shows him in handcuffs. He remains in consideration pending the investigation; Sonny Baker is called up to replace him.
The England cricket team faces a fresh wave of scrutiny after Brydon Carse’s Derby incident prompts an investigation by Derbyshire police and the Cricket Regulator. Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Pakistan Test, with Joe Root expressing frustration about recurring alcohol-related issues within the team.
Rain disrupted day three at Lord’s, limiting play to 24.5 overs. England’s first-innings lead stands at 357 as Dan Lawrence crafts an unbeaten 50, keeping pressure on Pakistan. Refunds are issued to ticket-holders as weather again tests the schedule in the three-Test series.
Hampshire has confirmed that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club as his signing has drawn strong reactions from fans. The county is focusing on the final four County Championship fixtures amid ongoing debate about the move.