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Rayner promises mayor for every region of England
The deputy prime minister says giving local leaders more powers will help drive economic growth.BBC News - 4h -
One in four babies in England born by Caesarean
Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.BBC News - 9h -
England 'may need to manage Stokes' bowling'
Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick admits England may have to manage Ben Stokes' bowling after the captain suffers another hamstring injury.BBC News - 10h -
Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat
England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.BBC News - 14h -
Feeble England blown away by New Zealand
England's hopes of a clean sweep in New Zealand are all but over after a feeble display on the second day of the third Test in Hamilton.BBC News - 1d -
Saving England’s Music Oasis From a New Wave of Development
The working-class city of Manchester has birthed legendary bands for decades. But in its quest for growth, its musical legacy is in danger of being muted.The New York Times - 2d -
Stokes an inspiration to England, says Potts
England captain Ben Stokes bowls 23 overs on the opening day of the third Test in New Zealand.BBC News - 2d -
England chip away at New Zealand in Hamilton
England's seamers leave New Zealand 315-9 after the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton.BBC News - 2d -
Tuchel will 'reach out' to White over England return
England manager Thomas Tuchel will "reach out" to Arsenal defender Ben White about the possibility of returning to the national team.BBC News - 2d -
'The award goes to...' - England Test team's year in gongs
Who are the winners and losers in Stephan Shemilt's just-for-fun awards to the England men's Test team?BBC News - 3d -
Tuchel watches as England learn '26 WC qualifiers
England have been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.ESPN - 3d -
Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.BBC News - 4d -
Ford hungry for England return after difficult autumn
George Ford insists that his appetite for international rugby is keener than ever despite dropping behind Marcus Smith in coach Steve Borthwick's pecking order.BBC News - 4d -
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased developmentFinancial Times - 4d -
‘Mean Girls’ star Lizzy Caplan lists her retro L.A. home, an outdoor oasis, for $2.85 million
Built in 1961, the 3-bed, 2-bath home spans just over 2,000 square feet and is a “masterclass in modernist design.”MarketWatch - 6d -
The magic of winter in West Cork, where music, food and drink lift the spirits
Ireland’s southernmost tip has been reinvigorated by new vibrant venues, markets and restaurants, which has brought an energy that brightens even the darker months. When our son was very young, we ...The Guardian - 6d -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Marvin Laird, Musical Presence on and Off Broadway, Dies at 85
He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic “Ruthless!”The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat
Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
'The best way to effect change is through music'
Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54
A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
England power to series win in New Zealand
England power to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Raygun-inspired musical cancelled in Sydney after breakdancer Rachael Gunn complained
Raygun: The Musical creator Steph Broadbridge told her Instagram followers lawyers had concerns it would damage the controversial breaker’s reputation. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision
Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control
Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Israeli-Palestinian pop group "as1one" on how they promote unity through music
"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
The Devil Wears Prada is a slim, superficial musical
Not even Elton John’s songs can redeem this predictable show at London’s Dominion TheatreFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Animation and VFX shake up the well-worn musical biopic format
Two films have created something of a subgenre in which animation and visual effects inject a new creative spark into the familiar tale of a musician's rise to fame.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical
Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
How TwoSet Violin Won Fame by Poking Fun at Classical Music
After 11 years, Eddy Chen and Brett Yang are moving on from their beloved, enormously popular comedy duo TwoSet Violin.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice and creating new music
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dolly Parton on combining music and storytelling for her holiday-themed children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify unveils its annual 2024 wrapped music roundups
Spotify just dropped its annual wrapped roundups giving users all the data about their most-streamed music of the year. The three top songs around the world in 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter's ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Watch Clinton goal as England beat Switzerland
Grace Clinton scores the only goal as England end the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Pope stays as wicketkeeper in unchanged England team
Ollie Pope will again keep wicket for England after the tourists named an unchanged team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?
Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.The New York Times - Nov. 28