Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:05:24 GMT
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:39:09 GMT
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:42 GMT
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:45:53 GMT
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:08:29 GMT
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:05:20 GMT
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
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Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:38:45 GMT
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
