Kevin Pietersen has branded England's Ashes cult hero Jack Leach a 'laughing stock' and claims the spinner could have done more to prevent Australia retaining the urn.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: In a summer where Test openers have generally enjoyed the lifespan of a mayfly, Rory Burns has come dangerously close to spreading his wings.

IAN HERBERT AT THE OVAL: As if this desultory Ashes summer had not punished David Warner enough, there was to be yet another indignity: an infernal delay as he waited in hope for deliverance.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: Joe Root hailed a 'phenomenal' summer of cricket after England squared the Ashes at 2-2 almost exactly two months after England's World Cup win.

Donald Butler's daughter Nicolle, 27, had recently passed away, with family staying nearby in Tampa, Florida, for the funeral when his truck disappeared with his daughter's urn inside.

He had a disastrous time at the Ashes in England, scoring just a measly 95 runs. 

Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew resumed her broadcasting duties on Monday, after her 'errant tweet' about Seb Costello earlier this month caused a legal headache for Channel Seven executives

A man's body has been found in the ashes of a suburban Melbourne home which had been subject to a council clean-up order to clear towering piles of junk.

Candice and David Warner have been enjoying plenty of family time since their return from England following The Ashes series.

Ben Stokes has revealed being sledged relentlessly by David Warner was the motivation behind his stunning match-winning century against Australia at Headingley in August.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD GIBSON: England's greatest ever bowler Jimmy Anderson is fit again and is targeting the 2021 Ashes series which begins in November that year.

NASSER HUSSAIN: There is no doubt Joe Root is a phenomenal batsman. The point has always been whether the captaincy is in his or, crucially, England's best interests.

Siddle, 35, made his debut in 2008, took 221 Test wickets at an average of 30.66 apiece, and played his last Test in the fifth and final match of this year's Ashes series in England, which England won.

England's Instagram account posted a compilation of Stuart Broad bowling David Warner out during the Ashes (pictured) after the batsman won Australian cricketer of the year.

Philip Ash, pictured, and his wife Elisabeth, failed to tell prospective buyers that their barn conversion in Oxfordshire would be situated near a busy diner developed by the founder of the Soho House empire.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: When Marnus Labuschagne walked out to bat through the Lord's pavilion on the final afternoon of the second Ashes Test last August, he attracted strange looks.

Connie Talbot has returned to Britain's Got Talent, 12 years after making the 2007 final with her angelic voice.

Rob Schneider tweeted Monday in his anti-vax rant: 'Democrats and Main Stream Media tell us to, "Believe Women!" But do NOT believe the Women who ... witnessed their precious child injured.'

The soap star, 27, was competing in I'm A Celebrity when her husband was hit by claims that he enjoyed a threesome with Chloe and Natalie last year - which he strongly denied.

Jacqueline Jossa is reportedly set to confront Chloe Ayling about her alleged threesome with her husband Dan Osborne and fellow CBB star Natalie Nunn - claims which he strongly denied.

UN Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi said the airstrike 'is tantamount to opening a war against Iran.' It comes as thousands lined the streets for funeral processions in Baghdad this morning.

Felicia Sonmez (right) received death threats after sharing a link about Bryant, who was accused of rape in 2003 by a 19-year-old hotel employee. The charges were dropped and a civil suit was settled.

Matt Gutman (left), chief national correspondent for ABC News, was reporting live from the scene of the crash when he incorrectly said Kobe Bryant's other daughters (right) were on board the doomed flight.

The 27-year-old Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photograph of herself in hospital, clad in her uniform and wearing PPE

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington saw his side's dreadful away record continue but lauded the performance of rookie Corry Evans.

The scenes which surrounded Serbia's abandoned Euro 2016 qualifier with Albania caused much shock and amazement to all those watching.

Stefano Okaka scored a late goal on his debut to give Italy a 1-0 win over Albania in a friendly on Tuesday as they remained unbeaten in six games since the World Cup.

France national team boss Didier Deschamps has warned his players they are in for a tough ride ahead of their post-season international friendlies against Belgium and Albania.

A stoppage time header by defender Miguel Veloso gave Portugal a 1-0 win in Albania and allowed them to extend their lead on top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group I on Monday.

The wait is nearly over as the 24 teams who will take to the field at Euro 2016 are put the finishing touches on their preparations.

Albania are hoping the return of inspirational captain Lorik Cana will drive the debutants on to a first victory and help them sneak into the last 16.

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were victorious despite winning just once inside 90 minutes and finishing third in their group, during a tournament where UEFA gave their new 24-team format its debut.

STEVE STAMMERS AT LOFTUS ROAD: Pre-season friendlies are notoriously inaccurate barometers of what lies ahead. Score-lines are not as important as performances.

Dexter Blackstock has gone from football to pharmaceuticals - and hopes to save lives, slash the cost of healthcare and even help change the perception of professional players.

Sessegnon only made his debut for Spurs in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Everton before making his bow in the Champions League on Wednesday following a £25m summer move from Fulham.

Queens Park Rangers lost ground in the Sky Bet Championship play-off race with a 1-0 defeat at struggling Reading.

Burnley are among the clubs considering a move for Aberdeen centre back Scott McKenna. The Dons are asking £6million for the Scotland international, who is also being watched by Championship clubs.

Burnley have held talks with Bristol City over a January move for midfielder Josh Brownhill, 24. He has a £7million release clause in his contract which is active in the summer.

Wells has scored 14 goals in 28 appearances this season as part of his second loan spell at QPR, who want to keep him but could lose out to Championship rivals Bristol City.

Nakhi Wells joined QPR on a season-long loan in the summer and the Sky Bet Championship club want to sign the 29-year-old on a permanent basis from Burnley.

Wells scored 13 goals in 26 games for the Loftus Road club. And the interest in him was led by City who turned to Wells in their search for a striker after missing out on Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah.

When Liverpool were last English champions 30 years ago, JOHN BARNES was their brightest star and 13-year-old DANNY MURPHY idolised him from The Kop.

Vallejo planning commissioner Chris Platzer stepped down from his position after video of the April 20 meeting went viral, causing outrage and sparking accusations of animal abuse.

The Pepperdine University graduate, 22, had a pair of earphones in on the Sunny weekday in Southern California.

Dorit Kemsley joined DailyMailTV for an exclusive chat about finding the positive in lockdown and the 'twists and turns' coming around the bend this season on the RHOBH.

A luxury real estate agent is leaving TikTok users in awe with his incredible video tours of jaw-dropping luxury properties. Carrington 'view[s] the dopest houses in the world' and shares videos.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and health officials have said some workplaces, schools and childcare facilities can gradually reopen once the state improves coronavirus testing and contact tracing.

Elijah Tufono, has a serious heart condition and was still suffering from chest pain a day after the violent encounter on Monday in California his mother said on Facebook Tuesday.

The Riverdale, New York native had on sunglasses and wore protective accessories including a mask and rubber gloves as she stepped out with caution amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has admitted he feels pressure to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions following moves from other US states but says he won't bow to it.