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Employees at Cavanna Homes came together for a year of creative fundraising that delivered nearly £15,000 to Children's Hospice South West. From charity golf days to show home furniture auctions, their efforts will help families facing the hardest moments imaginable.
Two cricket powerhouses are headed to the T20 World Cup semifinals after perfect winning streaks in the Super Eight stage. England and South Africa have shown exceptional form, setting up what could be an epic final showdown.
After years of heartbreak in knockout matches, England's women's cricket team crushed South Africa by 40 runs to reach Sunday's T20 World Cup final at Lord's. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from injury to score 75 runs in a performance that signals England's dramatic turnaround under coach Charlotte Edwards.
South Africa's North West province just posted the country's biggest unemployment drop in 2025, creating nearly 80,000 jobs in six months. Agriculture, construction, and public service are leading the charge in giving thousands of families new hope.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
One of England's most elusive birds just staged a remarkable comeback, with nightjar populations in South Downs National Park doubling over five years. Conservation efforts focused on protecting nesting sites are bringing these twilight singers back from the brink.
Two rising cricket stars who debuted together in 2022 helped England pull off a thrilling comeback win against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup. The victory sparked memories of England's exciting early days under their current coaching approach.
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South Africa's reigning world champions overcame major last-minute disruptions to deliver a dominant performance against England at Ellis Park, signaling they're still the team to beat heading into the 2027 World Cup. Despite losing their captain and star lock hours before kickoff, the Springboks showed the depth and resilience that makes them special.
Nigel Martyn, who kept goal 23 times for England's football team, is on track to become a dual international after earning selection for England's Over-60s cricket squad. He'd be the first person in nearly 70 years to represent England in both sports.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
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After two heartbreaking World Cup final losses, South Africa's women's cricket team enters this year's tournament in England with their strongest squad yet. Led by rising star Laura Wolvaardt and bolstered by veteran comebacks, the Proteas are hungrier than ever to claim their first global trophy.
England's South Downs National Park has transformed an area equal to 12,400 football pitches into thriving wildlife habitat, planting 100,000 trees and restoring dozens of ponds. The five-year ReNature campaign is now two-thirds of the way to its 2030 goal.
A rare bird once feared near extinction has made an incredible comeback in England's South Downs National Park, with numbers doubling in just five years. The nightjar's recovery shows what's possible when communities work together to protect wildlife.
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South Africa's national netball team is aiming for a top-five finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, showing major progress after back-to-back sixth-place finishes. After historic wins against England and building squad depth, the Proteas are ready to prove they belong among the world's elite.
North-West University displayed breakthrough health and energy innovations at South Africa's first national Innovation Week, catching the attention of government leaders. The event connected researchers with industry partners ready to turn lab discoveries into real-world solutions.
South Africa's Springboks overcame last-minute disruptions to crush England 45-21 at Ellis Park, proving they're still rugby's team to beat. Despite losing their captain and a key player hours before kickoff, the defending world champions delivered a masterclass that has fans excited for the 2026 World Cup.
Saracens winger Noah Caluori, just 19, scored five tries in his first professional start and now aims to become England's greatest-ever player in his position. His confidence isn't just talk—he's already training alongside England's elite.
An endangered seabird colony in South Africa has surged past 43,000 birds, marking the strongest comeback in years for a species that once completely abandoned the island. The thriving population signals ocean health along the West Coast and validates decades of careful conservation work.
Britain's "king of the birds" could soon soar over England again after being driven to extinction 150 years ago. The government is backing a £1m recovery program to bring golden eagles back to northern England's skies.
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After three straight World Cup finals without a trophy, South Africa's women's cricket team heads to England with renewed confidence and their strongest squad yet. Coach Mandla Mashimbyi says he's already picturing the final at Lord's.
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