Latest from England

England: A taste of heaven at Lord's

Years of history lie under the hallowed ground of one of the world's most famous cricket venues. But the best bit is the tea and scones ritual, writes Kevin Pilley.

Paul Thomas: British sex scandals lack comedy and farce

Big data to rescue Britain's corner pubs

Britain's 70 billion-pound pub industry has fallen on hard times. But the industry is fighting back, thanks in part to investors like Noah Bulkin.

Airbus trumps Boeing with $75b show haul

Airbus Group delivered a final flurry of jet orders to see off the challenge from Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show, with a tally of purchases and commitments worth $75b.

TV reporter swallows fly live on air

Sky News political reporter Adam Boulton showed ultimate professionalism after swallowing a fly live on air.

Kids should get slimed - BBC presenter

BBC wildlife presenter Chris Packham says it's good for kids to get "stung, slimed, slithered on and scratched."

Violent inmate caged over butter brawl

Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, has reportedly been transferred back to the UK's toughest jail after he covered himself in butter and fought 12 wardens.

BBC rejects Rolf Harris investigation

The BBC explains why it won't investigate Rolf Harris's career at the corporation.

Aussie foils RBA as growth rivals kiwi, pound

Australia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.

'Witch doctor' faces jail

A "witch doctor" who conned vulnerable people into giving her £1m to pay for spiritual cures for their serious health problems is facing a substantial jail term.

Keeping World Cup fans safe

A mobile scanner designed to spot a 3D-printed plastic pistol hidden under a gunman's clothing is to be used in Brazil after threats by organised criminals to disrupt the World Cup.

Celebrated researcher Jane Goodall to visit NZ

Dame Jane Goodall, the celebrated ethologist considered the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, will give a series of public talks in New Zealand next month.

Chancellor's cat's ride: Fur flies

British politician George Osborne's cat Freya was chauffeur-driven back to her Downing Street home after being found more than a kilometre away.

Harris witness describes pub incident

An Australian woman says she stopped eating and became a 'shell' of her former self after Rolf Harris assaulted her at a London pub.

Boy with no fingers given hand by 3D printer

Thanks to a British-born software engineer, a South African carpenter and a remarkable prosthetic they created together using 3D printing technology, a 12-year-old Haitian orphan born without fingers can now play catch.

Snakes capable of crushing small children invade London

A band of foreign snakes that are said to be capable of crushing small children to death are on the loose in North London.

Death in the air - health authorities brace for spread of killer virus

Who's the Ferris of them all?

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.