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- 1England and Sri Lanka serve up thrilling ODI finish●Thrilling Finish! | Highlights - England v Sri Lanka | 2nd Metro Bank ODI 2026
The second one-day international between England and Sri Lanka in the 2026 Metro Bank ODI series ended in a dramatic, closely contested finish, with highlights released by the England and Wales Cricket Board drawing a massive audience. Fans are reacting to the tense closing overs, with the match being widely praised as one of the more exciting games of the series so far.
- 2Will Jacks Stars With Runs and Five Wickets as England Beat Sri Lanka●Will Jacks Runs & 5 Wicket Haul | Highlights - England v Sri Lanka | 1st Metro Bank ODI 2026
Will Jacks produced an all-round performance in the first Metro Bank ODI between England and Sri Lanka in 2026, scoring runs and taking a five-wicket haul. Highlights of the match were published by the England and Wales Cricket Board, drawing millions of views and strong engagement as fans praised Jacks's rare double contribution in a one-day international.
- 3RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley●WATCH: The moment an RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley
Footage shared widely on social media shows an RAF training jet crashing shortly after taking off from RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales. The clip captures the aircraft losing control moments after leaving the runway. The crash is being discussed widely online, with attention on the crew's fate and the cause of the incident, which has not yet been officially detailed.
- 4Wrexham's celebrity owners buy The Turf pub next to stadium▼Cheers! Wrexham’s celebrity owners buy ‘The Turf’ pub that’s adjacent to the club’s stadium
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood actors who own Wrexham AFC, have bought The Turf, the historic pub directly beside the club's Racecourse Ground stadium in Wales. The landmark venue, a favourite with fans on matchdays, is now part of the celebrity owners' growing portfolio as their high-profile takeover of the club continues to attract international attention.
- 5Ben Stokes at centre of England clearance row over overseas franchise deals▼Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over possible overseas franchise deals
England Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly facing questions over whether he needs formal clearance from the England and Wales Cricket Board before signing deals with overseas franchise leagues. The issue highlights growing tension between England's centrally contracted players and the expanding global T20 circuit, with governing bodies still working out howNo-run rules should apply. Debate is expected over player availability and central contract terms.
- 6Report: ECB refuses Ben Stokes no-objection certificate for PSL and MLC▼Reports: Ben Stokes' PSL and MLC plans face ECB NOC refusal
England Test captain Ben Stokes reportedly wanted to play in Pakistan's Super League and Major League Cricket, but the England and Wales Cricket Board has declined to issue the no-objection certificate he would need. That would block his participation in both overseas Twenty20 tournaments, and the report is circulating among cricket outlets and fans.
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Players across the UK were checking the National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for the Saturday, September 26 draw. Wales Online ran live updates on the results as they were announced. As with every weekend draw, ticket holders looked up the numbers to see whether they had won the jackpot or smaller prizes, with results widely searched online.
- 8Welsh tourism industry welcomes councils delaying visitor levy●Tourism industry welcomes councils’ decisions to hold off on visitor levy # News https:// nation.cymru/news/tourism-indu
Several councils in Wales have decided to postpone introducing a visitor levy, and the tourism industry has welcomed the move. Industry representatives argue the charge could deter visitors and add costs to hospitality businesses already under pressure. The decisions mean the proposed tax on overnight stays will not be implemented locally for now, though the wider debate over its introduction continues.
- 9Why climate change isn't top of Wales's agenda▼Why climate change isn’t top of Wales’s agenda and how we change that
A Nation.Cymru commentary argues that climate change is failing to register as a priority in Welsh politics and public debate, and sets out ideas for raising its profile on the national agenda. The piece reflects ongoing concern among Welsh commentators that competing pressures, from health to the economy, are crowding climate policy out of discussion.