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Hampshire Face Relegation After ECB Points Penalty

Hampshire Cricket has been hit with a massive 10-point penalty and a £5,000 fine after the ECB ruled their Ageas Bowl pitch used against Somerset was 'appalling', plunging the club towards relegation from Division One.

County Cricket: Surrey Dominate as Yorkshire Collapse

Dramatic day in the County Championship as Surrey post a mammoth total against Warwickshire, while Yorkshire suffer a stunning batting collapse against Somerset. Get all the live action and key stats.

County Cricket Carnage: Yorkshire Collapse vs Somerset

A thrilling day of County Championship action saw Yorkshire crumble against Somerset's bowling attack, while Leicestershire and Gloucestershire battled in a high-scoring affair. Get the full match reports and analysis.

Zak Crawley hits huge 238* for Kent against Somerset

England batsman Zak Crawley hit a monumental, unbeaten double-century as Kent dominated the opening day of their County Championship clash against Somerset at the Cooper Associates County Ground.

Overton's Test Cricket Sacrifice Proves Format's Strength

In a powerful move that stunned the sporting world, Surrey and England star Jamie Overton voluntarily stepped away from a lucrative T20 deal to prioritise his Test cricket ambitions, highlighting the format's enduring prestige and mental demands.

Molineux's fairytale return to Australia World Cup squad

In a dramatic selection twist, all-rounder Sophie Molineux earns a sensational recall to Australia's 15-player squad for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup in India, marking a triumphant comeback after overcoming significant injury challenges.

Buttler's 131* blasts England to ODI series win over SA

A blistering, unbeaten 131 from captain Jos Buttler powered England to a thrilling 118-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Old Trafford, clinching the series with a game to spare in a dominant display of white-ball batting.

Tiny Somerset Village Shop Sells UK's Best Cheddar

Discover the hidden Somerset gem, The Village Grocer in Ditcheat, crowned the UK's best cheese shop for its legendary Montgomery's Cheddar, beating major supermarkets and delighting food critics.

Wells in Somerset crowned UK's most beautiful city

Forget Oxford and Cambridge! The ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset has been crowned the UK's most beautiful city in a stunning new ranking, beating the country's most famous favourites. Explore its medieval magic, iconic Vicars' Close, and breat

Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

£30m investment for cricket domes in Preston and Luton

The UK government has announced a major £30 million investment to construct state-of-the-art cricket domes in Preston and Luton, aimed at revolutionising grassroots cricket and creating year-round playing opportunities across communities.

I Found a Hidden Gem in a Beautiful UK Village

Discover the enchanting charm of Mells, a quintessential Somerset village with a rich history, award-winning pub, and stunning gardens that offers the perfect peaceful UK escape.

Cricket legend Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Australian cricket icon Bob Simpson, a revered figure in Test history, has died at 89. Tributes pour in for the all-rounder who shaped the sport.

Cricket great Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Bob Simpson, the iconic former Australia cricket captain and coach, has died at the age of 89. A towering figure in the sport, his legacy spans decades of leadership and innovation.

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