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Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset produced dominant displays as they all made it two wins out of two to begin their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaigns.Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq struck a superb 159, his highest List A score, to set up a comprehensive Yorkshire victory over Northamptonshire by 202 runs in Group B.Also on Friday, Surrey suffered a second successive Group A defeat, Ben Charlesworth hitting 80 as Gloucestershire triumphed by 85 runs in Guildford.A day-night game at Taunton saw Somerset teenager Thomas Rew hit 84 not out as they chased 256 to beat Durham by four wickets.At Wantage Road, Ul-Haq’s innings…

Hundreds of arrests have been made as part of a “week-long crackdown” on asylum seekers taking jobs for delivery companies.A total of 1,780 people were stopped and spoken to across the UK over suspected illegal working activity between July 20 and 27.As a result, 89 of those arrested have now been detained pending removal from the country while 53 are having their asylum support reviewed.The Government said this could result in their support being suspended or withdrawn. The operation was described by the Home Office as a “nationwide intensification week” aimed at targeting illegal working hotspots, and focused on people…

Four out of five drivers have refused to purchase a driverless car next year, marking a major blow to Labour’s ambitious technology agenda.The findings emerged from a comprehensive study which exposed deep-seated public scepticism towards self-driving technology. TESLA | Drivers cited safety and insurance concerns around the self-driving carsPublic opinion remains overwhelmingly hostile towards driverless technology, with two-thirds of respondents expressing negative views and only 12 per cent of participants holding favourable opinions about autonomous vehicles. This widespread concern emerges just as ministers prepare to launch experimental autonomous taxi and bus programmes in spring 2026.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “The…

“More than three quarters of football ticket scams last season started on social media, with what seem like genuine ‘first come, first served’ offers all too often designed to rip off desperate fans.”Hanson says supporters should “only buy directly from clubs, their official partners and legitimate resale outlets”. Liverpool supporters were the most likely to be targeted, followed by fans of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.Supporters aged 25-34 were the most frequent victims of ticket scams, making up 28% of cases, followed by those aged 18-24 (26%). New Premier League rules for the 2026-27 season requires clubs to offer 70%…

Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondentGetty ImagesPrince Andrew faces an unflattering portrait of his private life and financesThis searing biography of Prince Andrew crackles with scandals about sex and money on almost every page, two subjects that have always caused problems for the royals.Andrew Lownie’s book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, is an unrelentingly unflattering portrait of Prince Andrew. It depicts him as arrogant, self-seeking and in denial about his links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The author’s best-selling biographies have a habit of changing the reputation of famous figures, such as establishing the Nazi intrigues around the…

It may only be one game but the Rockets look like they could be a force this year.Every facet of their game was on point with plans executed superbly as they swept aside Phoenix at Edgbaston.A power-packed Phoenix top-order was taken apart as the pace bowlers got the new ball swinging – David Willey bowling Ben Duckett before Ferguson pinned Aneurin Donald lbw with a brilliant in-swinging yorker.Even as Livingstone and Clarke rebuilt for the hosts, the Rockets bowlers stuck to their plans with the seamers using slower balls into the pitch to good effect to keep the run-rate in…

Tom SymondsCorrespondent, NewsCarl Court/Getty Images”We are not happy with these men in this hotel because we fear for our children,” Orla Minihane tells me. “If that makes me far right then so be it.”Orla has lived near Epping since she was a child and describes herself as a “very boring woman who has worked in the City of London for 25 years”. Last year she joined Reform UK and hopes to stand as a local candidate for the party.On a busy road leading to the Essex town, The Bell Hotel, now fortified, is one of more than 200 across the…

Paris St-Germain expect offers for Gianluigi Donnarumma, Newcastle are set to make improved bid for Yoane Wissa and open talks over move for Randal Kolo Muani.Paris St-Germain expect offers from Chelsea, Manchester United or Inter Milan for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, who has become surplus to requirements at the French club. (ESPN), externalNewcastle are set to make an improved bid of £30m for Brentford’s 28-year-old DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa. (Times – subscription required), externalNewcastle have opened talks with PSG over a deal for 26-year-old France striker Randal Kolo Muani. (Florian Plettenberg), externalThe Magpies are also considering a move…

A member of the studio audience on Patrick Christys Tonight delivered a stark warning about mounting public anger over the government’s new migration agreement with France.The audience member, identified as Eddie, firmly rejected the recently implemented exchange programme during the heated television debate. “I don’t believe this one in, one out scheme will work. We don’t want any in,” he declared.His comments reflected deep frustration with current migration policies. “We’ve had enough of these illegal migrants and for every illegal migrant that comes in, it’s a personal smack in the face to the British public,” Eddie stated.The audience member’s intervention…

Princess Lilibet has demonstrated her “nurturing” nature alongside her mother, Meghan Markle, while enjoying a valuable hobby together.The Duchess of Sussex and her four-year-old daughter have been “strengthening their bond” by baking together, a child development specialist has observed. Meghan has shared glimpses of the sweet activities together with Lilibet to her 4.1 million Instagram followers and during her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. **ARE YOU READING THIS ON OUR APP? DOWNLOAD NOW FOR THE BEST GB NEWS EXPERIENCE**The mother and daughter duo have been seen enjoying Valentine’s Day baking sessions and preparing biscuits for television presenter Drew Barrymore before…