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Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court. Source link
Smith's record-breaking 167 against Australia
Robin Smith scores a record-breaking 167 off 163 balls against Australia at Edgbaston in 1993 – the highest score by an England player in the One Day format until Alex Hales made 171 against Pakistan in 2016. Source link
Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was “not inconsistent” with the situation she faced. Source link
'He wasn't happy' – Slot on Salah's reaction after being dropped
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah “wasn’t happy” after being dropped for the team’s 2-0 win at West Ham, but insists the striker responded as a “top professional” once the news had sunk in. Source link
Quarter of police forces lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, Sarah Everard report finds
The report, published four years after Ms Everard’s murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women and girls. Source link
Friends to leave Netflix in UK at the end of the year
The comedy, which is one of the streamer’s most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December. Source link
Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan – the country’s first in euros – attempted to hide widespread government corruption. Source link
Media will not stop us enjoying Australia – Stokes
England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes. Source link
Searches for British hiker missing in Romanian mountains
His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this “incredibly worrying time”. Source link
Rangers' Antman out for two months with leg issue
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is hit with another injury blow with winger Oliver Antman out for the next two months. Source link