A Reform UK candidate has been elected to Basildon Council in a by-election that saw roughly 9,600 voters turn out.

Sarina Wiegman admitted England’s quarter-final victory on penalties against Sweden was the most chaotic match she had ever experienced.

England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton declared “proper England is back” after the defending champions booked their place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a dramatic 3-2 penalty win over Sweden.