Ben Stokes discussed his recent retirement from England duty on a podcast, sharing regrets about over-exerting himself as captain, concerns for successor Joe Root, and friction with the ECB.
Durham, Middlesex, Leicestershire Foxes, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Kent, Warwickshire, Essex, and Derbyshire all secured victories in the One-Day Cup. Emilio Gay's unbeaten century helped Durham, while teenager Jack Nelson starred for Middlesex, and Leicestershire moved four points clear at the top of Group A.
Saltburn Cricket Club suspends a player indefinitely after a viral video alleged cheating by clicking fingers to deceive the umpire in a Division Two match, prompting a league investigation.
Astronomers from Durham University propose the Milky Way's orientation was flipped over 90 degrees about 10 billion years ago due to a direct collision with the dwarf galaxy Gaia Sausage, a cosmic event simulated using supercomputers.
Just days after retiring from international cricket, Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 108 for Durham in the One-Day Cup against Derbyshire, guiding his team to a five-wicket win. This century marked his first 50-over match for Durham in 12 years and came despite battling cramp during his innings.
Ben Stokes marked his return to competitive cricket for Durham in the One-Day Cup, three weeks after Test retirement, by scoring an unbeaten 108 against Derbyshire, battling severe cramp to secure a five-wicket victory.
Astronomers found evidence that the Milky Way's disc was flipped over 90 degrees about 10 billion years ago after a head-on collision with a dwarf galaxy called the Gaia Sausage, long before the solar system formed. Supercomputer simulations by Durham University researchers explain the slow rotation of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Carter Property Services, owned by Glyn Carter, was fined £42,500 by Peterlee Magistrates Court after Durham County Council found 13 breaches of selective landlord licence conditions across eight properties in County Durham, including one where tenants slept amidst dead rats, human waste, and urine.
Two men have died after entering the water at Seaton Carew beach in County Durham to help two children in difficulty. Police confirmed both children were safe, but the men were pronounced dead after being brought ashore. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Bishop Auckland, once a mining town, is undergoing a cultural and economic revival thanks to the Auckland Project, founded by Jonathan and Jane Ruffer. The project includes art galleries, a heritage railway, a Roman fort, and the Kynren live-show spectacular, attracting visitors and creating jobs.
A UK minister stated that a horrific child custody scandal at Medomsley detention centre was ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England. Recommendations are being implemented to prevent future abuse.
India captain Shreyas Iyer made history in the rain-abandoned opening T20I against England in Durham, becoming the first Indian skipper to score a T20I half-century on English soil with a composed 68 off 48 balls, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record.
The article explores the deep friendship between English cricketers Joe Root and Ben Stokes, highlighting their shared journey from youth teams to international success and challenges. It details Root's tribute to Stokes, their on-field partnership, and Root's continued role in English cricket after Stokes's departure, including his surprising aggressive batting style.
Essex, Glamorgan, Leicestershire, Hampshire, Durham, and Kent secure wins in the 2026 County Championship, with notable performances from Liam Patterson-White, Fergus O'Neill, Tom Norton, Rehan Ahmed, Kyle Abbott, and Matt Milnes.
England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand after missing the second match. Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will resume captaincy despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation into a breach of team rules.
England coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Ben Stokes is expected to captain the team in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county matches after breaking curfew but Stokes has been playing for Durham, scoring 95 runs. An ECB investigation is ongoing.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from County Championship matches at the ECB's request, fueling speculation they may return for the third Test against New Zealand. Both players missed the second Test after breaching team curfew.
England are on the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, ending day four on 182 for five, trailing by 281 runs. Josh Tongue acknowledged the absence of captain Ben Stokes, who was scoring runs in a county match, while Joe Root continues his stand-in captaincy.
Joe Root's unbeaten 75 has given England a fighting chance against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. Set a target of 463, England were 182-5 at stumps on day four, requiring 281 more runs. The match also saw Ben Stokes score 95 for Durham.
Ben Stokes returned to form with a 95-run knock for Durham against Northamptonshire, his first significant score since an investigation into a nightclub incident. He is expected to return to lead England in the third Test.
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock stated that Ben Stokes is "absolutely fine" amid doubts about his "state of mind" following a nightclub incident. Stokes was dropped from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking curfew.
Durham CEO Tim Bostock expressed bewilderment over concerns about Ben Stokes' mental state following a nightclub incident. Stokes, who was dropped for England's second Test due to a curfew breach, is reportedly "absolutely fine" and positive, according to Bostock. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
England captain Ben Stokes included in Durham's squad for County Championship match after being cleared to play domestic cricket following a nightclub incident investigation. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson also cleared.
Ben Stokes returns to action with Durham in County Championship amid ECB investigation into London nightclub incident alongside Gus Atkinson.
