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The Bradley Hare, a celebrated Wiltshire pub on the Duke of Somerset's estate, was abruptly closed before Christmas. Staff were locked out and left unpaid, sparking local anger and rumours of a dispute.
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Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 142 on day four at the SCG has drawn rave reviews from Sir Alastair Cook and Justin Langer. Read how the young star defied Australia and reshaped England's batting future.
Jacob Bethell finally scored his first first-class century for England on day four at the SCG, ending a long wait and providing hope despite a looming series defeat. Read the full match report.
England's Jacob Bethell scores a stunning first Test century on day four at the SCG, defying Australia and giving the tourists a glimmer of hope. Read the full match report.
Jacob Bethell's maiden first-class century at the SCG offers a bright future for England's Test side. Discover how the 22-year-old's mature knock defied Australia. Read the full analysis.
Australia dominate day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, closing on 518-7. Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries as England's frustrations boil over on the field. Get the full report.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Travis Head's 163 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 put Australia in command at the SCG, leading by 134 runs. England face a battle to avoid a 4-1 series defeat.
Travis Head's 163 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 powered Australia to 518-7, a lead of 134, leaving England staring at a 4-1 series defeat. Read the full day three report.
Joe Root's brilliant 160 in Sydney has England fighting in the Ashes. The 35-year-old now targets the 2029 tour down under. Read his full statement and career ambitions here.
Joe Root reveals his ambition to play in the 2029 Ashes in Australia aged 39, following his brilliant 160 in Sydney. The England legend also eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test run record.
Joe Root hits a masterful 160 in Sydney, dismissing talk of 'regret' over team-mates' dismissals. Can England salvage the Ashes series? Follow the action.
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
Alex Carey's century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer's brilliant bowling, leaving the third Ashes Test finely poised. Follow live updates from day two in Adelaide.
Alex Carey's defiant 106 helped Australia reach 326-8 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, despite Jofra Archer's 3-29. Read the full match report.
Alex Carey's gritty century and Jofra Archer's superb bowling defined a gripping first day of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Australia finish on 326/8 after a day of high drama. Read the full match report.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's brilliant 106 steered Australia to 326-8 on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after Steve Smith's shock withdrawal. Read the full match report.
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey scores an emotional maiden Ashes Test century, dedicating the knock to his father who passed away in September. Read the full tribute.
England were thrashed by eight wickets as Australia took a 2-0 Ashes lead. See our player ratings from the Gabba Test, where only Joe Root and Ben Stokes impressed.
Australia are on the brink of a 2-0 Ashes series lead after dismantling England on Day Three in Brisbane. England, 134/6, trail by 43 runs. Read the full match report.
Joe Root downplays his crucial Ashes century as England fight to stay in the second Test. Matt Prior warns the Ashes are 'on the line' after a tough day in Brisbane. Follow the latest.