Boris Johnson has moved slightly closer to leaving number 10, but a moving out day still feels like a long way off — Resignations from UK Prime Ministers is something that voters have become semi-accustomed to in the last decade. Two Prime Ministers have stepped down from their post in recent times, reaching a point which they considered to be of no return. Had they overseen even half of the crisis that Number…

The North Yorkshire town is a place you will really want to get your teeth stuck into… — The North East coast of England is lined with communities which have nestled amongst the fields and hills for centuries. Embedded into the history of the region, these communities have changed in purpose and appearance across the years whilst the landscape remained unaltered. One town that fits firmly in this…

On this day in 1916, the First World War experienced one of its bloodiest days — July 1 is a day which is synonymous in the history of the First World War. In a four year conflict which had a series of infamous dates, this is the one which arguably conjures the biggest sense of dread. More specifically, July 1 1916 is a day which typified…

The new, attacking approach to Test cricket saw the new England regime romp to a 3–0 series win — The ink on the scorecard from Headingley is barely dry, but the memories of the last five days are already imprinted in the minds of England fans everywhere. The conclusion of the Third Test in Leeds brings to an end a tour that the New Zealand camp might not be…

In the wake of three days of striking, Labour have continually failed to show support for workers taking action — Three days of RTM strikes put trade union action into the national spotlight for the first time in a long time. Tens of thousands of workers walked out in support of a pay rise which keeps inline with rising inflation as well as improving conditions on the railway. Union leader…

The biggest rail strike in 30 years has caused politicians and some in the media to show their true colours — Rail workers have taken to picket lines up and down the country as the first of three days of strike action. Workers of the RMT union balloted for strike action last month, and the union has selected 21, 23 and 25 June as the days of action. Union members are…

Yorkshire and Leicestershire were the opponents for a Vitality Blast double header Two visits to the Riverside Ground in three days gave me the chance to catch a double header of Vitality Blast action. It also, unfortunately, showed me why Durham will ultimately fail to reach the knockout stages of…

The Brendon McCullum era has started with a bang, can England keep the good times coming? — England wrapped up a series win against New Zealand with one match to spare thanks mostly to a bludgeoning century from Jonny Bairstow. The win, or any win, looked unlikely after both sides posted over 500 in their first innings, yet a brave bowling effort followed by an even braver…