Top of the standings and unbeaten, Australia will face India in the second of the semi-finals, while England will face South Africa in the second vs. third matchup in the first semi-final. In their previous meeting at this World Cup, England defeated South Africa by 10 wickets in what was both their and South Africa’s first match of the league stages.

Living in the North Yorkshire countryside, with only a couple of farms for neighbors, I am very fortunate that bonfire night doesn’t cause me too many headaches, although I am well aware of the problems that fireworks can cause for those who keep animals in more built up areas. Whilst, I hate to sound like a party pooper, I really cannot understand the need for loud fireworks.

Great Wall Motors is back in the UK with vengeance. Some of you may recall the Steed pick-up sold in the UK between 2014 and 2016, or thereabouts. It was a rare sight though was popular with those who required a simple working truck.

The Sick Rose O rose, thou art sick!

In our last Magic of Motorhoming article, we looked at key areas including classifications - and whether to buy new or used - to help you decide the best fit for your travel adventures.

One of the most influential and provocative voices in global comedy is heading back to the UK. Acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer Jim Jefferies has announced the long-awaited UK leg of his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter, coming in November 2025.

Across its 14 tracks, West End Girl explores the collapse and rebuilding of self with remarkable clarity. Songs like Sleepwalking and Ruminating linger in the fog of denial and confusion, while 4Chan Stan reminds us Allen hasn’t lost her sharp-edged humour — it’s sarcastic, pointed, and impeccably timed. Then there’s the title track, glowing with the bittersweet shimmer of a life that once seemed polished from the outside but was fraying underneath.

One senses the vitality throughout this generously filled double album. The textures and emotions are sustained across both discs, whether in the intimate chamber works with pianist Julian Riem or the orchestral repertoire featured in the second half. There is much to savour here, and Riem's accompaniments are never obtrusive—his well-judged restraint perfectly complements the resonant sonorities of Gromes' cello. Riem's refined touch and gorgeous tone prove every bit as engaging as Gromes' playing.

The emotional core of the album lies in its quietest moments — the ones where the band stops winking and just lets the sadness sit. These flashes aren’t sentimental, but they are deeply human. The Donner Party’s greatest trick is how they make bleakness feel gentle. Not comforting, exactly — but familiar. Real. Something already inside you, recognised rather than discovered.

Each year, Halloween sparks a surge in pumpkin purchases across the UK, with an estimated 17 to 30 million pumpkins bought for carving and decoration. Yet, behind the festive glow lies a startling issue of food waste: around 18,000 tonnes of pumpkins are discarded annually.

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, the battlefield is digital, the weapons are psychological, and the targets - increasingly - are us. From rogue hackers to state-sponsored actors, the tactics are evolving. Gone are the days of clumsy spam emails from imaginary princes.

Adidas: Outperformance driven by heritage-led franchises and benefits from Nike’s slower-than-expected recovery. Deutsche Bank: Profit beat welcome but quality matters; Operational and strategic hurdles remain, including outdated tech stack; Tailwinds from German infrastructure spending.

This attractive album is a delightful surprise, and not one just for clarinet enthusiasts—there is much to savour on this impeccably performed disc that will appeal to anyone who enjoys warmth, elegance and the distinctive voice of the clarinet.

This Men's Health Awareness Month (that starts today, Mental Health Expert Noel McDermott looks at the importance of father-son relationships and how to strengthen these familial bonds. By investing in the mental and emotional health of men and boys, he believes we can build healthier families and communities.

Every autumn, spiders become more visible. They are present all year round but we really only begin to ‘see’ them and their webs from late summer into winter. Outside, masses of cobwebs will dazzle us with their dewy or frosty finish early in the morning. Inside the home, we might also be lucky to see male house spiders leaving the safety of their funnel webs as they go exploring for a mate!

A Striking Piece Of Barrow's History Has Been Returned To The Town Thanks To A Local Artist The one-off embossed leather travel bag, which was spotted in a Carlisle antiques shop, previously belonged to Cumbrian industrialist Sir James Ramsden.

A new paper, published today by the Institute of Economic Affairs, shows that while the total fertility rate hit a record low of 1.44 children per woman in 2023, women's intended fertility has remained remarkably stable at around 2.2 children since 1979, suggesting that the 'fertility gap' may have grown since it was last measured in 2011.

The property market is unbalanced with buyers holding “unprecedented power”, according to property expert Jonathan Rolande who has released a report sharing his analysis of current market activity and where he thinks prices are heading.

The Children’s Heart Unit Fund (Chuf) has launched a bold new strategy that will guide the charity’s next decade of support for children and families living with heart conditions across the North of England.

Following the intense racing action in Texas last weekend, today's latest Grand Prix in Mexico City saw McLaren's Lando Norris dominate and regain the lead in the Drivers' Championship.

Nuremberg is carving out a reputation in the gastronomic world—something one might not instinctively associate with Germany. Yet delve into the 2025 Michelin Guide and you'll discover 341 starred establishments across the country, including twelve with three stars, 47 with two, and 282 with one.

Lyrically, Heartland mines territory many pass over: self-doubt, forgiveness, emotional weight, and the aftershocks of fame. But he doesn’t do it with heavy hands. White Lies and Suffer In Silence, explore the distance between what we show and what we feel.

With temperatures dropping and bills already climbing, many UK households are bracing for what could be the hardest winter yet. Ofgem has announced that between 1 October and 31 December 2025, the energy price cap will rise to £1,755 per year for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit, an increase that will hit budgets already stretched by the cost of living crisis.

This is a release of genuine importance, one that demands the attention of anyone with a serious interest in twentieth-century British music. Arthur Bliss, a composer whose reputation has long rested somewhat uneasily in the shadow of his contemporaries, emerges here in vivid new light through two works that demonstrate the full range of his compositional powers.

Once viewed as a costly ideal, sustainability is now proving to be a powerful driver of profits. In 2025, businesses across the UK, large and small, are discovering that eco-friendly practices not only appeal to ethically minded consumers but also lead to real financial gains.

The UK’s largest canal charity Canal & River Trust offers a free guide to ‘Places to Visit in the North West’, with maps, information about visitor facilities and free activities, and ways to get the most out of visiting the region’s canals and rivers.

It’s that time of year again when I turn my attention to the wildlife on the smallholding and how they might survive through the winter months. I am very aware of the importance of feeding birds and I do this every single day without fail, even through the summer months.

A critically endangered Bornean orangutan has been born at Chester Zoo. The tiny infant was delivered safely by experienced mum Leia in the early hours of Tuesday 7 October, following an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy. Primate experts at the zoo have hailed the birth as “an important step forward” in efforts to safeguard the species and report that both mum and baby are doing well.

Hermès: Steady growth and insulated from fashion swings; potential growth opportunities in other categories such as shoes, homewares, and beauty.

It had been a while since I last visited Bradford’s Science + Media Museum. When my boys were younger, it was a fairly regular haunt thanks to its “vintage” gaming machines and interactive exhibitions, which were a fantastic, closer alternative to London’s brilliant Science and Natural History Museums.