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The Hundred men’s competition, Trent BridgeTrent Rockets 146-4 (100 balls): Duckett 64 (47); Carse 2-20Sunrisers Leeds 141-4 (100 balls): Brook 46 (33); Amir 2-20Trent Rockets won by five runsScorecard. TableBen Duckett struck a half-century and took a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook as The Hundred leaders Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.The 31-year-old smacked Liam Patterson-White for five consecutive fours to bring up his fifty off 35 balls, but it was an otherwise measured innings from the opener, who made 64 (47), including nine boundaries, to help Rockets post 146-4.A 71-run third-wicket stand between…

UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.Incidents of fuel being taken from forecourts without payment have risen by a fifth in the five months since 28 February, figures from Forecourt Eye suggest.The conflict in the Middle East severely disrupted oil supplies across the region, triggering a rise in wholesale prices and subsequent increase in costs at the pump in the UK.Forecourt Eye said the value of the stolen fuel is estimated to have risen by 48% compared with…

Alfred Johansson appeared to have walked into an incredibly difficult job at Motherwell this summer.Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season, playing some of the best football you could wish to see, and all on one of the top-flight’s lowest budgets.Not only was Johansson following in Jens Berthel Askou’s sizeable footsteps after the Danish manager left for Toulouse, he was also dealing with the departures of key players in Elijah Just, Elliot Watt and Calum Ward, who have joined Swansea City, Samsunspor and QPR, respectively.And yet, the Swede has started in fine style.Sunday’s 2-1 win at Hibernian was…

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming musical in London as part of a major withdrawal from public life.The singer had been set to star in the upcoming London revival of Sunday In The Park With George.But her representative has now said she plans to temporarily quit public-facing work and the scrutiny that brings.The popstar was due to appear opposite her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed musical at London’s Barbican in 2027.A representative for Grande told People last night: “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes…

Reckless mortgage lending was blamed for the financial crisis of 2008, which brought some banks to their knees and saw people lose their homes.In 2014, the business secretary of the time, Vince Cable, said he was appalled that some mortgage providers were lending five times a mortgage applicant’s income, suggesting a stable level was up to 3.5 times.But house prices have risen significantly since, outstripping wage rises most of the time. So a bigger loan has become the only option for many potential buyers.Regulation limited how much lenders were able to lend – technically, only 15% of their new mortgages…

On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool’s United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.The first-half display was arguably the best since the Spaniard took charge, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four times without reply inside 25 minutes.Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the second half but that is no excuse for the way they capitulated against Daniel Farke’s side.Their lack of squad depth and physicality was alarmingly exposed and Iraola will be concerned…

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The effects bovine TB (bTB) has on farmers ranges from emotional to financial.Breeder Rachel Leader said the loss of cattle “has a devastating effect on all of the family”.”The loss of that one animal, or animals, that you’ve grown up with, and suddenly there’s nothing after these years of generation… it’s just mind boggling, and you can’t describe the loss when you do lose your cattle.”But what can be done to tackle bTB?A 12-week consultation, launched in early July by Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, is asking for views on wildlife interventions and explores options such as…

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs.Tottenham have made an initial approach worth up to £55m for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but the Turkish champions are looking for closer to £65m for the Nigerian. (Caught Offside), externalNewcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is set to have a medical at Arsenal in a deal that will be worth nearly £80m. (Athletic – subscription required), externalAtletico Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, with Everton…