Legal fundraiser for Briton convicted in Cyprus reaches £80000 target

A crowdfunding appeal to raise money for legal support for a British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped has passed £80,000.

Arteta challenges Ozil to maintain performance levels

Mikel Arteta has challenged Mesut Ozil to keep hitting the hard-working heights of his industrious performance during Arsenal's loss to Chelsea.

Pep Guardiola hails 'amazing' decade of success for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has no doubt Manchester City are the team of the past decade – but he believes catching Liverpool this season may require divine ...

Johnson hails a decade of 'prosperity and opportunity' after Brexit

Britain can look forward to a decade of “prosperity and opportunity” ahead as it finally ends the “rancour and uncertainty” of Brexit, Boris Johnson has ...

Wimbledon on Twitter: "The final round. After thousands of votes, it all comes down to this... What ...

The final round. After thousands of votes, it all comes down to this... What was the men's shot of the decade at #Wimbledon? />. The media could not ...

Chelsea announce £96.6million loss in financial results

Chelsea recorded a loss of nearly £100million for the year ending June 30. The loss was revealed in the club's latest financial results but, after two ...

Guardiola backs Ancelotti to deliver Everton success

Pep Guardiola believes Everton are destined for success under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. The Premier League champions host Ancelotti's new ...

Review hearing set for Torrington senior housing development

... mostly one- and two-bedroom units in four buildings on two different parts of the property — two buildings accessed from the end of Wimbledon Gate ...

Chinese health chiefs investigate respiratory illness outbreak

Chinese experts are investigating an outbreak of respiratory illness in the central city of Wuhan which some have likened to the 2002-2003 Sars ...

Football rumours from the media

Everton are leading the race for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez, Spain's El Desmarque reports. The Colombian midfielder has become surplus to ...

Dons push one of League One's promotion favourites all the way – but can't end 2019 with a ...

AFC WIMBLEDON 1. Pigott 47. OXFORD UNITED 2. McLoughlin 26 og Sykes 61. BY DANIEL MARSH AT THE CHERRY RED RECORDS STADIUM.

Novak Djokovic's Current Coaches and his History with Marian Vajda

Under his mentorship, Novak went on to reach the third round of both Wimbledon and the US Open for the first time in his career. The Italian coach ...

Margaret Court doubles down controversial attacks to lash transgender athletes

Australian tennis great Margaret Court has ramped up her controversial views, this time taking aim at transgender athletes, in another fiery sermon at a ...

WTA Scouting Report: Iga Swiatek takes her shot at the top

After zipping to the junior Wimbledon singles title in 2018, the teenager completed her first full season at WTA level with aplomb, and has the bona ...

Top royal fashion looks of 2019

The royals showcased glamorous gowns and on-trend day wear this year, with the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex heralded for their sartorial ...

Chris Silverwood says tour travails have helped England squad bond

England coach Chris Silverwood believes adversity on and off the field has brought his squad together as they look to bounce from defeat in the first ...

Dunblane parents sought answers from No 10 over fears of massacre funds U-turn

Grieving parents at Dunblane Primary School demanded an urgent clarification from John Major days after the 1996 massacre amid concern the ...

Fog to clear for cool but dry New Year's Eve

Thick fog which has shrouded much of the UK is due to fade by Tuesday morning, as the Met Office predicts a cool but clear evening for New Year's ...

Refugee 'rebuilding his life' after fleeing torture in a refrigerated lorry

An Iranian refugee who is rebuilding his life in the UK has described how he fled torture and risked his life in a refrigerated lorry to reach safety.

NHS warns against dangerous dieting in the new year

A senior NHS doctor has warned new year dieters against quick-fix solutions, which can lead to heart problems and even unplanned pregnancies.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn arrives in Lebanon after 'jumping bail'

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of financial misconduct, has arrived in Beirut, a close friend said.

What the papers say – December 31

Diets and a UK teenager found guilty by a Cypriot judge of making up a gang rape claim dominate headlines on New Year's Eve. The Daily Express ...

Woman sues Epstein estate saying she was 14 during sexual encounter

A woman who says she was 14 when she had a sexual encounter with financier Jeffrey Epstein at his mansion has sued his estate for coercion, ...

Corbyn: We're on the front line against Johnson's Government

Outgoing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has used his new year message to say his party is “the resistance” against Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ...

David Moyes fires discipline warning to West Ham squad

David Moyes will repeat his hardline approach at West Ham after admitting he has a sense of deja vu. Moyes has agreed an 18-month deal to return ...

Bring Back Roger & Serena's Mixed Doubles: My 2020 Tennis Wish List

That's because in 2019, all four Grand Slam tournaments (the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open) used a different scoring ...

The Best Athletes Of The Decade (2010-2019)

*5x Wimbledon winner (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019) ... won three Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open) during the 2011 season.

Tennis: Nishikori out of Australian Open and ATP Cup with elbow injury

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 10, 2019 Japan's Kei Nishikori in action during ...

Easter eggs spotted on supermarket shelves just days after Christmas

Easter eggs have been spotted on supermarket shelves around the country just days after Christmas. Shoppers around the UK have been reporting ...

Oil's well that ends well for sheep rescued from bridge

A sheep that had become stuck on a bridge was rescued with the help of sunflower oil. The RSPCA was called to the bridge in Merthyr Tydfil, South ...

UK house prices treble in the last 20 years – Halifax

The price of a home in the UK has more than trebled in the last 20 years, with London property jumping the highest, with increases of 239% from ...

Top 10 Most Iconic Royal Family Moments in 2019

The sisters-in-laws made a rare outing together at Wimbledon. The duchesses were spotted seated in the Royal Box to watch Markle's best friend ...

Seven Scots who conquered the world in the 2010s

Andy Murray lifts the Wimbledon trophy in 2013. 0 comment ... How did @andy_murray celebrate his 2016 #Wimbledon title, and his knighthood?

Rangers hero Nikola Katic thanks Allan McGregor for penalty save

Match winner Nikola Katic thanked Allan McGregor for the spot-kick save which spared him being tagged Rangers' penalty villain. The big Croatian ...

Seven Scots who conquered the world in the 2010s

The last decade has been a golden period for Scottish sport, with the nation's athletes proving more than a match for the global elite. Here PA takes a ...

Sydney fireworks might still be called off

Pressure was building on Monday for Sydney's iconic New Year's Eve fireworks to be cancelled due to wildfire danger, after pyrotechnics planned for ...

Lampard feels he struck lucky when Chelsea won London derby

Frank Lampard admitted Chelsea rode their luck en route to their last-ditch 2-1 Premier League win at Arsenal. The Blues boss accepted Jorginho ...

Sport in 2019: Top 15 iconic moments in pictures

JULY: The Wimbledon men's singles final went on for four hours and 57 minutes, the longest in the tournament's history and the second longest Grand ...

What is the biggest rivalry within Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic?

The 2008 epic final at Wimbledon highlighted this sporting rivalry. In recent years, after Federer's vindictive victory at the 2017 Australian Open, the ...

Kim Jong Un calls for 'offensive measures' ahead of deadline

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for his military and diplomats to prepare unspecified “offensive measures” to protect the country's security and ...

Planning under way as Princess Beatrice prepares to tie the knot

Princess Beatrice is putting plans in place as she prepares to marry her property tycoon boyfriend in the next royal wedding. The Queen's ...

What the papers say – December 30

The prospects for pension savings and the make-up of the Lake District are among stories making headlines on Monday. The Daily Telegraph reports ...

Actress Sara Gilbert separates from wife Linda Perry

Actress Sara Gilbert has filed for legal separation from her wife of five years, singer and songwriter Linda Perry. Gilbert filed the separation documents ...

US hits militia blamed for killing American contractor

The US has carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor, a Defence ...

15 Things To Watch In 2020

Nadal), saved two championship points to prevail in a historic fifth-set tiebreak at Wimbledon (d. Federer) and earned a pair of Masters 1000 crowns in ...

Rebecca Long-Bailey confirms she is considering Labour leadership bid

Rebecca Long-Bailey has confirmed she is considering running to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party with a pledge to champion ...

Liverpool investigating alleged incident between Jonny and Anfield ball boy

Liverpool are investigating an alleged incident between Wolves defender Jonny and a ball boy during the Reds' 1-0 win at Anfield. The PA news ...

Labanauskas draws first blood but Van Gerwen reaches semi-final

Michael Van Gerwen stayed on track for a fourth PDC World Darts title after beating Lithuania's Denis Labanauskas in a hard-fought quarter-final at ...

Parishioners shot and killed Texas church gunman, police say

The chief of police says two parishioners shot and killed a gunman who opened fire in a church near Fort Worth, Texas. White Settlement Police ...

Guardiola relishes City grit as champions blunt Blades

Pep Guardiola's 100th Premier League win in charge of Manchester City will not go down as a classic but he was happy with how they battled to beat ...

David Moyes returns to West Ham as manager

West Ham have appointed David Moyes as first-team manager on an 18-month contract, the Premier League club have announced. Moyes replaces ...

Klopp: Liverpool will do everything it takes to maintain title fight

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits what his side have done at the midpoint of their season could not be matched by many teams but he expects ...

Record late December temperature 'goes unnoticed' in Scottish Highlands

The UK witnessed a record temperature for late December on Sunday – but it was so early that many people slept through it. A Met Office observation ...

Putin thanks Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken with President Donald Trump to thank him for information that helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the ...

'Nearly 19000 children' sexually groomed in England in the past year

The Home Office has said it will “leave no stone unturned” in its bid to tackle child sexual grooming after it was reported that nearly 19,000 minors in ...

Criminal inquiry a possibility for vicar accused of spiritual abuse

The Church of England has already removed Mr Fletcher's permission to officiate in light of the allegations and Emmanuel Church Wimbledon is in the ...

Scott Morrison insists Sydney fireworks will go ahead

Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks will go ahead despite the country's wildfire crisis to show the world Australia's resilience, Prime Minister ...

West Ham sack Manuel Pellegrini as Leicester loss proves final straw

Manuel Pellegrini finally paid the price for West Ham's alarming slump after he was sacked following the 2-1 defeat by Leicester. With the Hammers a ...

AFC Wimbledon vs Oxford United live streaming: Quick link

A VPN is essential to watch AFC Wimbledon vs Oxford United live streaming. Due to UK laws, this match cannot be viewed in the United Kingdom as it ...

Iran stands firm on jailed British-Australian academic

Tehran will not “give in to the political and smear campaigns” over the jailing of British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Iran's foreign ministry ...

What the papers say – December 29

A security gaffe with the New Year Honours list is dominating Sunday's front pages. The Sunday Times says that lives are “at risk” after the Cabinet ...

Mourinho laments defensive mistakes while Farke is left frustrated by VAR

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was left to curse the defensive gifts his side handed out in Saturday's 2-2 draw at bottom club Norwich.

David Tennant: Gender balance on sets is common sense

David Tennant has said it is “common sense” to have gender balance on the sets of TV shows, adding that “a bunch of blokes can be a bit of an echo ...

Boris Johnson 'given motorbike for Christmas by girlfriend'

Boris Johnson was given an off-road motorbike by his girlfriend Carrie Symonds for Christmas, it has been reported. The Prime Minister received a ...

Dean Smith questions commitment of Aston Villa players after Watford defeat

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith questioned the commitment of his players and revealed his bemusement with referee Simon Hooper failing to use ...

Tennis • 10sBalls Shares A Gallery From 2019 ATP Men's Slams • Rafa, Novak, Roger

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) with the championship trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) in the men's final of the Wimbledon ...

Peter Siddle retires from international cricket

Australian paceman Peter Siddle has announced his retirement from international cricket after a career spanning 11 years. Siddle, 35, took 221 Test ...

Price accuses Whitlock of 'pathetic' slow play after reaching last eight

Gerwyn Price accused Simon Whitlock of “pathetic” slow play after overcoming a mid-match wobble to make the last eight of the PDC World ...

Pogba was not ready to face Burnley, says Solskjaer

Paul Pogba was not ready to face Burnley, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed after the Frenchman missed the 2-0 victory at ...

Mikel Arteta has faith Nicolas Pepe can star for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is convinced Nicolas Pepe can overcome his underwhelming start at Arsenal to develop into a world-class talent. Ivory Coast forward ...

Guardiola launches fresh attack on league and broadcasters over player welfare

Pep Guardiola has launched a fresh attack on the Premier League and broadcasters, claiming they do not care about players' welfare. Manchester ...

Emma Navarro produced a year to remember

No one would have believed a year ago that in 2019 Charleston would produce a Junior French Open singles finalist and a Junior Wimbledon singles ...

Tennis: Murray pulls out of Australian Open with injury

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - London, Britain - July 10, 2017 Great Britain's Andy Murray after winning the fourth round match against France's ...

Pellegrini sacked by West Ham after defeat to Leicester

Leicester signalled the end of Manuel Pellegrini's West Ham reign in cutting the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to 10 points.

Homes evacuated after discovery of weapons near Bristol

Homes have been evacuated following the discovery of weapons at a house in an upmarket suburb. Avon and Somerset Police said a man had been ...

Thousands march in Paris to protest over pension reform plan

Thousands of protesters opposed to the French government's plan to revamp the retirement system have marched through Paris, the 24th day of ...

Applause for EuroMillions jackpot winner Colin Weir before Partick Thistle match

A minute's applause has been held ahead of kick off at the Partick Thistle game to commemorate the death of EuroMillions jackpot winner and “lifelong ...

Karl Robinson plans big changes for Oxford United's side at AFC Wimbledon

The clash at AFC Wimbledon is the fourth of five games in a fortnight and fresh ... “We picked a team on Christmas Eve for Lincoln and Wimbledon.

Sporting Year roundtable: Our panel discuss the highs and lows of 2019

Roger Federer celebrates his Wimbledon semi-final victory over Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon back in July. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images ...

Guardiola urges Manchester City to remain mentally strong after Wolves collapse

Boss Pep Guardiola called on Manchester City to remain mentally strong after their collapse at Wolves dealt a hammer blow to their fading Premier ...

Iain Duncan Smith knighthood labelled a reward for 'legacy of cruelty'

The award of a knighthood to former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith has been criticised as a reward for a “legacy of cruelty and failure”.

Campaigners call for end to 'nightmare rail journeys'

A radical overhaul of Britain's railways is needed to end “nightmare rail journeys”, according to a new report. Scrapping franchising, major fares reform ...

Guildford Four and Birmingham Six 'seriously affected' Anglo-Irish relationship'

Ireland's foreign minister privately told the British Home Secretary that the controversy surrounding the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four cases was ...

Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from blue badge changes

Thousands of people with hidden disabilities have been given blue badge parking permits since new rules were introduced, the Department for ...

Spending influenced by TV shows, weather and Brexit in 2019

It has been quite a year for consumers, who spent accordingly to respond to a craze for tidying up, the hottest day on record, Love Island and Brexit.

Request for 50 Cent's phone number sent to Foreign Office

A request for US rapper 50 Cent's phone number was among the oddest enquiries sent by Britons abroad to the Foreign Office this year. Other calls to ...

Yashmin Harun receives British Empire Medal in New Year Honours list

Yashmin Harun's vision to create “safe spaces” for Muslim women to take part in sport has been recognised with a British Empire Medal in the New ...

Cricket great Clive Lloyd knighted in New Year Honours list

West Indies cricket great Clive Lloyd has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list. Lloyd, 75, joins a long list of West Indies cricketing ...

Radio 1's first lady Annie Nightingale 'deeply honoured' by CBE

Veteran broadcaster Annie Nightingale said she is “deeply honoured” to be recognised in the New Year Honours list. Nightingale, 79, was the first ...

Ben Stokes' golden year ends with OBE honour

Ben Stokes and other members of England's Cricket World Cup-winning squad have been recognised in a New Year Honours list which also features ...

Mikel Arteta wants to bring joy to Arsenal fans

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's players and staff have a duty to improve the lives of the club's disillusioned supporters. New Gunners head coach ...

Singing priests made MBEs

Northern Ireland's singing Catholic priests have been made MBEs. Father Eugene O'Hagan said the honour recognised music's role in building ...

Nigel Pearson eager to nullify Jack Grealish threat

Watford head coach Nigel Pearson is wary of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish ahead of Saturday's meeting between the two relegation-threatened ...

Relegation battle rouses Smith as he looks to silence Villa doubters

Boss Dean Smith is revelling in Aston Villa's relegation dogfight. Villa travel to Watford on Saturday for the third of their crucial Christmas fixtures.

Wasps leave it late to deny Bristol top spot

Bristol missed the chance to go to the top of the Gallagher Premiership as Nizaam Carr scored a last-minute try to hand Wasps a 26-21 victory at ...

100 Club: 2019's debutantes in the Top 100 of the WTA singles rankings

made her Top 100 debut on July 22, following a second-round showing at Wimbledon and a Challenger title in Kazakhstan. Her rise continued when a ...

Howe hopes Bournemouth have turned a corner ahead of Brighton clash

Eddie Howe hopes Bournemouth can take inspiration from last season's thumping 5-0 success at Brighton to ease their relegation fears.

Police release new CCTV image of missing firefighter

Police have released a CCTV image of the last known sighting of firefighter Anthony Knott who has been missing for a week. Specialist emergency ...

Salisbury Loves Australia's Fun & Sun

I remember watching Tim Henman play at Wimbledon. It's probably not a great memory for Tim but I remember him playing Ivanisevic when he was up ...

A quite spectacular year for world sport

Wimbledon magic. No tennis fan will soon forget the epic men's final that Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic served up at this year's Wimbledon grand ...

Prototype of first red phone box gets enhanced protection

The prototype of Britain's first red public telephone box is to receive enhanced protection in recognition of its status, the Government has announced.

Preview: League One – AFC Wimbledon vs Oxford United

Preview: League One – AFC Wimbledon vs Oxford United ... face their first away game in three when they travel to AFC Wimbledon this Sunday.

Flood warnings remain despite drier conditions

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place despite the forecast for the wet weather that plagued the country on Boxing Day to ease into the weekend.

Arsenal boss Arteta expects improvements to take time

Mikel Arteta admits it will take time for Arsenal's players to adapt to his methods but was encouraged by the early signs during his managerial debut.

Ancelotti urges 'fantastic' Calvert-Lewin to keep eyes on the prize

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti was indebted to Dominic Calvert-Lewin for getting his reign off to a winning start – but the Italian has nevertheless ...

What the papers say – December 27

A new abuse scandal for the Church of England and a real-life James Bond plot are some of the stories headlining the nation's papers on Friday.

Wells makes late appearance for QPR

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Nathan Trott played the full 90 minutes for AFC Wimbledon in their 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers in League One. Joe Piggott ...

Hawai'i Open gets underway with Sharapova, Nishikori announcing withdrawal from Tennis ...

Players include three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber; 2019 Australian Open semi-finalist Danielle Collins; 2017 Wimbledon ...

Second man arrested over stabbing murder of 60-year-old

A second man has been arrested over the stabbing murder of a 60-year-old man in Thornton Heath in south London on Monday, police say.

Union calls for inquiry into Government handling of Thomas Cook collapse

Calls are being stepped up for a fresh inquiry into the previous government's handling of the collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook after a study ...

Christmas Day crash victim hailed as 'loving family man'

The family of a 48-year-old pedestrian who died in a road accident on Christmas Day have paid tribute to “a loving family man”. Darran Fellowes was ...

Church of England reverend Jonathan Fletcher 77 Wimbledon south London fresh abuse claims

Rev Jonathan Fletcher, 77, (pictured) was already banned from preaching at his church in Wimbledon, south west London, following a string of ...

Macon native to be inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame

MACON, Ga. -- Local tennis star Jamie Kaplan will start the new year on a high note. Kaplan -- known for her five runs at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, ...

Climate change drove series of billion-dollar disasters in 2019 – report

Climate change-related extreme weather hit every populated continent in 2019, harming and displacing millions of people and costing billions, ...

Church of England vicar, 77, could face criminal probe after alleged abuse victims claim they ...

Rev Jonathan Fletcher, 77, was already banned from preaching at his church in Wimbledon, south west London, following a string of allegations he ...

Benjamin Netanyahu easily wins party primary ahead of Israel election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a landslide victory in a primary election for leadership of the ruling Likud party. Official results ...

Liverpool pull further clear with comprehensive win at Leicester

Liverpool tightened their grip at the top of the Premier League with an impressive 4-0 win at second-placed Leicester. The Reds, back in domestic ...

5 things we learned from the Boxing Day Premier League action

Premier League leaders Liverpool returned to domestic competition with an impressive 4-0 win at Leicester to wrap up an action-packed Boxing Day.

Ruthless Liverpool crush Leicester to go 13 points clear

Outstanding Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to a seemingly uncatchable 13 points with a 4-0 thrashing of nearest ...

Spacey accuser and former husband of Norwegian princess dies aged 47

Ari Behn, Scandinavian writer and former husband of Norwegian princess Martha Louise, has died aged 47, his manager said. Mr Behn – who in 2017 ...

Man Utd boss Solskjaer fears knee ligament injury for McTominay

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suspects Scott McTominay suffered knee ligament damage during Manchester United's comprehensive comeback win against ...

Fans arrested at Peterborough-Doncaster match over alleged racism

Peterborough have confirmed two arrests were made for alleged racist behaviour in the away end during the match against Doncaster at the Weston ...

Top Ten Tallest Tennis Players On The WTA Tour

In mixed doubles, she has won 2 grand slams at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. In women's doubles, she has won 3 grand slams. She also ...

Police name walker who died in Highlands

A walker has died in the Scottish Highlands, police have confirmed. Terence Rooney, who was known as Terry, died on Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe ...

Anderson marks 150th Test with first-ball breakthrough for England

James Anderson struck with the first ball of the Boxing Day Test, with England having chosen to bowl first against South Africa. Anderson was making ...

Thousands in Indonesia mark 15th anniversary of tsunami with prayers

Thousands of people knelt in prayer in Indonesia's Aceh province on Thursday at ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the Indian Ocean ...

British soldiers in anti-poaching mission to protect endangered black rhinos

Critically-endangered black rhinos have been relocated with the assistance of British troops to help protect the animals against poaching in Africa.

Manchester City's Ederson insists players leave rivalries on the pitch

Manchester City's rivalry with Liverpool may have intensified in recent years but, as far as goalkeeper Ederson is concerned, it exists only on the pitch.

Williams returning to Scarlets

Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams is to rejoin the Scarlets from Saracens. Williams' expected move has been confirmed by the ...

12 Feel-Good Stories of 2019

The Tennis World goes cuckoo for Coco: https://ift.tt/2MuaVkOwimbledon.

Expected Bristol Rovers line-up to face AFC Wimbledon for Ben Garner's first game as Gas manager

Ben Garner will lead his Bristol Rovers side for the first time against AFC Wimbledon at the Mem on Boxing Day. The new Gas boss has promised ...

Australia firefighters braced for extreme heatwave at weekend

Firefighters battling wildfires in Australia's most populous state attempted to make headway on Thursday amid favourable conditions, before an ...

Rafael Nadal's Parents Divorce – Did it Affect Rafa's Performance?

He was also unable to defend his title at Wimbledon. ... other in the Royal Box for Nadal's first-round match at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships.

Environmental concerns expected to drive down post-Christmas sales spending

Britons are expected to spend £200 million less in the post-Christmas sales this year as environmental concerns drive down buying. Some four in 10 ...

Heavy rain set to greet Boxing Day shoppers

The Met Office has warned that shoppers will have to battle wet and windy conditions if they want to take advantage of Boxing Day sales.

Bristol Rovers vs AFC Wimbledon live streaming: Quick link

A VPN is essential to watch Bristol Rovers vs AFC Wimbledon live streaming. Due to UK laws, this match cannot be viewed in the United Kingdom as it ...

Austrian players Werner Eschauer & Philipp Oswald Speak About Offers to Lose Matches

Eschauer reports that prior to his first-round match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the 2007 Wimbledon Championships, he was asked to lose for ...

Unmanned drones to be tested in step toward air parcel deliveries

Pilotless drones will be tested in the UK in the new year in a step toward making Amazon-type deliveries by air a reality. An official trial will see an ...

Andy Murray's imminent Australia Open comeback is yet another twist in an extraordinary tale

“I think I said 'I would like to get to Wimbledon to stop.' And at the time, that was my plan. I didn't want to play any longer than that because I couldn't do ...

All write now: Bruce hopes to create a new chapter at Newcastle

Steve Bruce will return to Old Trafford having put his new autobiography on hold and hoping he will eventually have to change the title. The Newcastle ...

Andy Murray breaking Wimbledon duck was highlight of the decade

Andy Murray breaking Wimbledon duck was highlight of the decade ... the men's singles title at Wimbledon for the first time since 1936 was hugely ...

Britain's diplomats to get 'green' official cars

British ambassadors around the globe are to be issued with new, low-carbon official cars in a drive to become “the greenest diplomatic service in the ...

Top doctor praises football clubs for helping fans with dementia

One of England's top doctors says community schemes run by professional football clubs for people with dementia will help extend and improve lives.

Frank Lampard lauds 'low-maintenance' Chelsea star Willian

Frank Lampard has hailed “low-maintenance” Chelsea forward Willian as a well-loved Stamford Bridge star. Brazil winger Willian bagged a stunning ...

Premier League title is what Liverpool want most, says Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers believes the Premier League remains Liverpool's ultimate dream as the Leicester boss plots to end their unbeaten run. The Reds ...

Arteta is big fan of troubled Arsenal midfielder Xhaka

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is such a big fan of midfielder Granit Xhaka he revealed that he was on a list of recommended signings he handed ...

Algeria buries military chief amid protests

Algeria is holding an elaborate military funeral for the general who was the de facto ruler of the gas-rich country amid political turmoil throughout this ...

'Fragile' Notre Dame 'might not be entirely saved'

Notre Dame is still so fragile that there is a “50% chance” the Paris landmark might not be entirely saved because scaffolding installed before this ...

Donald Trump and wife attend Christmas Eve service in Florida

US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended a music-filled Christmas Eve service at a Southern Baptist Convention-affiliated ...

Christians flock to Bethlehem for Christmas church services

Thousands of Christian pilgrims have flocked to the West Bank town of Bethlehem, celebrating Christmas Eve in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

In Pictures: Christmas services held in churches around the world

Much of the Christian world was marking Christmas Day with midnight masses and other services to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Church of the ...

Hong Kong protest clashes continue in shopping centres and streets

Clashes are continuing in Hong Kong between police and anti-government protesters. Some demonstrators donned Santa hats as the protests, which ...

McCann parents say 'nothing has changed' in Christmas message

The parents of Madeleine McCann have said the search continues with “unwavering commitment” in a Christmas message to supporters. Kate and ...

The Baseline Awards: Veteran performance

1s Simona Halep and Serena Williams eventually battled it out for the title at this year's Wimbledon, for a while there it appeared as if anyone ...

2019 Top Matches, No. 1: Djokovic d. Federer, Wimbledon final

That's probably how many your average Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer fan had over the course of the Wimbledon final. When you add up all the ...

Royal family to attend Christmas Day service

The Queen is to be joined by members of the royal family as they attend the annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham. Although the Duke of ...

YouTube looks to challenging year ahead as copyright changes loom

YouTube faces an existential challenge, as it enters the next decade with potential hurdles from EU politicians on copyright changes for the digital era.

Kate shares black and white snap of family on Christmas Day

A new photograph taken by the Duchess of Cambridge has been released on Christmas Day. The black and white photo shows the Duke of ...

UNC women's basketball scandal dominates top sports stories in 2019

At just 18, Abbey Forbes fulfilled a major dream by not only participating in Wimbledon but winning the Junior Girls Doubles Championship with ...

Top 10 sporting moments of 2019

Novak Djokovic lifts the trophy after defeating Roger Federer in the men's singles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on ...

South Pole adventurer set for surprise Christmas dinner

At more than half way to the South Pole, adventurer Mollie Hughes expects her Christmas dinner to be freeze-dried spaghetti bolognese – but she is in ...

British tennis star Clarke faces racism 'nine days out of 10'

1 in the second round of Wimbledon this year. Clarke spoke out about the hostility he faces because of the colour of his skin in response to a message ...

Trump says North Korea may be planning 'nice Christmas gift'

US president Donald Trump has said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present” such as a “beautiful vase” ...

From Dimitrov To Sinner: Challenger Breakthroughs Of The Decade

A junior Wimbledon champion just two years earlier, the 18-year-old was embarking on his professional journey with plenty of hype surrounding him.

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals to 'embarrassed or ashamed' over Christmas

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to people feeling “embarrassed or ashamed” in a message of unity on Christmas Eve. Justin Welby ...

Sadiq Khan welcomes homeless to City Hall

Sadiq Khan has hailed Christmas Eve as his “best day” as Mayor of London, after inviting 100 homeless people to City Hall. The guests were given a ...

Spain's King Felipe calls for national unity in Christmas Eve address

Spain's King Felipe VI called for national unity and a defence of Spain's Constitution that have been put under strain by the Catalan secession crisis in ...

Imelda May urges people to donate to homeless charity

Imelda May urged people to donate what they could to a homeless charity as “everyone deserves a home”. The Irish singer-songwriter joined dozens ...

Mario Mandzukic joins Qatari club Al-Duhail

Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has joined Qatari club Al-Duhail on a free transfer from Juventus. Al-Duhail announced the signing on their official ...

Carlo Ancelotti hopes to quickly provide Everton fans with attractive football

Carlo Ancelotti hopes another sell-out crowd at Goodison Park can help keep momentum swinging in Everton's favour in his first game in charge.

Football rumours from the media

Real Madrid may be making a move for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen who is out of contract in the summer, but the LaLiga side will need to free up ...

Ben Stokes' father in critical condition in Johannesburg

Ben Stokes' father Ged is in “a critical condition” in a Johannesburg hospital, with the England all-rounder at his bedside. The England and Wales ...

Russia's most advanced fighter jet crashes on training mission

A top-of-the-line fighter jet has crashed on a training mission in Russia but its pilot bailed out safely, Russian officials said. The Su-57 fighter jet came ...

Arteta pleased with qualities he has seen in Arsenal squad

Mikel Arteta believes the principles he wants to instil in his Arsenal players were already visible in the weekend draw at Everton – even though he was ...

“I wouldn't trade Rolland Garros For Wimbledon”- Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is undoubtably the king of red clay. The Spaniard has won a total of 12 french open titles and faced only 2 defeats at the Rolland Garros.

20 Questions: Test your knowledge on the 2019 WTA Year-End Quiz

Simona Halep played almost perfect tennis to defeat Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final. How many unforced errors did the Romanian make all ...

Spoken contributions

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon is a Conservative Life peer who has sat under this title in the Lords since 13 January 2011. His full title is The Lord Ahmad ...

Green Bay Packers win NFC North title

Aaron Jones found the end zone twice in the second half as Green Bay Packers sealed the NFC North title with a 23-10 win over Minnesota Vikings.

Indiana Pacers halt Toronto Raptors' winning streak in overtime

Toronto Raptors' winning streak was halted at five with Indiana Pacers dishing out at 120-115 overtime defeat. Kyle Lowry, who had 30 points on the ...

What the papers say – December 24

The Queen's downbeat Christmas message is reported on most of the nation's front pages on Tuesday. The Daily Telegraph leads with the most ...

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS staff working over Christmas

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have paid tribute to NHS staff and other public servants working through the holidays in their annual Christmas ...

The royal family's 'bumpy' 2019

The Queen's Christmas Day message will look back on what Her Majesty calls a “bumpy” 2019 for the royal family. While most observers agree it was ...

How the royals celebrate Christmas

Each year, the royal family celebrates Christmas at Sandringham House, enjoying a carefully scheduled array of festive traditions. But royal ...

Fine weather forecast for Christmas Day

Almost all parts of the UK can expect fine weather on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office. After a frosty and foggy start to the day, people in ...

The 10 Greatest Canadian Sports Moments of the 2010s

Yes, Raonic would go on to lose to Andy Murray in the 2016 Wimbledon finals. But even just getting to that point was a worthy feat: in defeating living ...

Harry, Meghan and Archie pictured on Christmas card

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been pictured on a Christmas card with their baby son Archie. Captured in black and white, the festive image ...

Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament

... Grand Slam tournaments— the French Open, Wimbledon and the U,S. Open, where this year's championship at Flushing Meadows paid $57 million ...

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

His full title is The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, and his given name is Tariq Mahmood Ahmad. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of ...

Vapers struggling to quit 'should be given support'

Former smokers who are struggling to quit vaping should be given support, a drugs expert has said. Adam Winstock, a consultant psychiatrist and ...

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to spread some cheer this Christmas

Scotland's First Minister has thanked festive volunteers and public-sector workers in her Christmas message. Nicola Sturgeon and the country's other ...

Alcott retains crown as ITF quad world champion

"It's been a hugely exciting 2019, and becoming the first quad singles champion at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon was a real thrill," Alcott said.

Bruce hoping 'influential' Carroll can trigger Newcastle contract extension

Steve Bruce is hoping Andy Carroll can do enough during the second half of the Premier League season to trigger an extended stay at Newcastle.

Lampard supports his players as Rudiger reports racist abuse at Tottenham

Frank Lampard insists he would be “100 per cent behind” his Chelsea players if they wanted to walk off the pitch amid any future racism storm. Antonio ...

The war of the South London pantomimes by Chloe Shields Royal Russell

As we all near Christmas, decorations go up, fridges fill with cheese and carol singers start knocking on your door, families all over the the country will ...

White House predicts Pelosi will 'yield' on impeachment delay

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has put herself in an untenable position by stalling articles of impeachment against US President ...

Two feared dead after stabbing in Sussex

Two people are feared dead after a reported stabbing. Sussex Police said it was investigating a “major incident” in Crawley Down amid reports of a ...

Rudiger calls for swift punishment over alleged racist abuse

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for anyone found to have subjected him to racist abuse to be swiftly punished – and for the fight against ...

Labour leadership race heats up as party in-fighting continues

The race for the Labour leadership has heated up after two Remain-backing candidates hinted they could put their names forward for the top two jobs.

Home-grown wines to help you sip for Britain during Wimbledon

Lanson loves tennis. It's celebrating its 42nd associated partnership year with Wimbledon with its epic and sumptuous 2009 Gold Label, launched for ...

Iraqis protest as deadline looms to name new prime minister

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Baghdad and Iraq's southern provinces to reject a nominee for the post of prime minister who ...

Manchester and Liverpool mayors demand answers over Northern Rail's future

The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for “clarity” after a Sunday newspaper was told Northern Rail would be stripped of its ...

'I won't have many more Christmases with my kids'

Addy Willis has cancer and fears it could mean that she will not have many more Christmases with her children. The mother from Wimbledon said: ...

Lord Hall says people still trust the BBC

The director-general of the BBC has claimed that people still trust the institution, but has said it will “improve” in some areas. The national broadcaster ...

Real Madrid lose ground on Barcelona after goalless draw

Real Madrid were unable to draw level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after a frustrating stalemate with Athletic Bilbao while Lazio stunned ...

Federer hungry for trophies in 2020 - including Olympic gold

Federer ranks the ATP Finals and Olympics alongside the four Slams - Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open - in his list of six ...

Wallaby captured after being found wild in Somerset

A female wallaby was captured by zoo staff after it was spotted roaming the fields of Somerset. The Red-necked Wallaby, or Bennett's wallaby, had ...

Top Moments of 2019, No. 4: Federer's rousing French Open reception

The crowds were similarly thunderous at Wimbledon, his hometown in Basel—obviously—and the ATP Finals. Perhaps the loudest cheer, simply by ...

Harry Dunn family 'incredibly reassured' to meet Home Secretary

The family of Harry Dunn were “incredibly reassured” to meet with Home Secretary Priti Patel, as her office considers extraditing the US suspect ...

Injury blow for Villa as McGinn suffers ankle fracture

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn suffered an ankle fracture during Saturday's Premier League defeat to Southampton, the club have announced.

5 things we learned from the weekend's Premier League action

Chelsea secured victory at Tottenham, but an allegation of racism from fans towards Antonio Rudiger was reported during the battle between two ...

Murder probe after two women found dead in Sussex village

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two women were found dead in a village in West Sussex. Emergency services were called to a ...

De Gea blunder helps rock-bottom Watford stun Manchester United

David De Gea's howler put rock-bottom Watford on course for a remarkable result as Manchester United endured their most chastening loss of the ...

Twickenham is calling for Harlequins winger Cowell

Two years ago Heather Cowell decided she'd had enough of rugby. The former junior world champion tumbler left her local side Harlequins in 2017 to ...

AC Milan suffer crushing defeat to Atalanta

AC Milan suffered their joint-heaviest ever Serie A defeat as they were hammered 5-0 at Atalanta in the Lombardy derby. It equals the Rossoneri's ...

Outer Hebrides 'most beautiful place' for Call The Midwife Christmas show

The creator of hit TV drama Call The Midwife has hailed the remote island location for this year's Christmas special as being “possibly the most ...

The Story Behind Maurice de Mauriac's Watch Honoring Stan Smith, The Tennis Champion Some ...

The funniest thing about the impromptu exchange on Church Road during Wimbledon 2017 was that Stan Smith didn't even know who we were and ...

Firmino fires Liverpool to Club World Cup glory

Roberto Firmino scored the goal which saw Liverpool crowned Club World Cup champions on a night which did little to enhance FIFA's decision to ...

Berlin Christmas market that was attacked in 2016 evacuated

Police have evacuated a Christmas market in Berlin that was targeted in a deadly attack three years ago in what turned out to be a false alarm ...

Valverde hails 'enormous advantage' Messi gives Barcelona

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde hailed the influence of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian ensured his side would end the year on a high.

Fire damages 18th century Cornish manor house

An 18th century Cornish manor house has been damaged in a blaze that needed 12 fire engines to bring it under control. Three crews from Lostwithiel ...

British Gas to take on Breeze Energy customers

British Gas has been appointed to take on the supply of 18,000 customers after Breeze Energy ceased trading, the energy regulator said. Ofgem said ...

Edouard strike sees Celtic edge past 10-man Aberdeen

Odsonne Edouard hit a second-half winner as Celtic regained their five-point lead in the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Aberdeen.

Body found in Hertfordshire being linked to north London murder

The death of a man whose body was found with stab wounds in Hertfordshire is being linked to a murder in north London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tyrrells Premier 15s: Quins back at top for Christmas

Harlequins returned to winning ways and back to the top of the Tyrrells Premier 15s table with a 38-10 victory over Worcester Warriors at Surrey Sports ...

Sheffield United march on with win over Brighton

Sheffield United had two goals ruled out by VAR but still claimed a third consecutive Premier League win by dispatching Brighton 1-0. VAR intervened ...

The surprising thing Gorka Marquez did while Gemma Atkinson was in labour

... HELLO! ahead of the Strictly Christmas Special, during which he is dancing a Jive with Gemma, who added: "Falling asleep watching Wimbledon!".

Harry Dunn's family hits back at US government and suspect's lawyers

Harry Dunn's family has criticised lawyers acting on behalf of the US intelligence officer's wife accused of killing their son after they claimed she had ...

Late Almiron winner sparks wild Steve Bruce celebration

Miguel Almiron finally opened his Newcastle account with a precious winner as Newcastle ground their way past Crystal Palace. The Paraguay ...

Zinedine Zidane talks up Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has hailed Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola as “the best coach in the world”. Zidane's words of ...

Roger Federer: 'Nobody remembers the last match of McEnroe or Edberg'

... especially after another notable season that gave him four ATP titles and the final at Wimbledon. Despite a serious challenge from the young guns, ...

2019 Top Matches, No. 5: Federer d. Nadal, Wimbledon semifinals

When this year's semifinal at Wimbledon between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began, the match that was on everyone's minds was their classic ...

Wolves secure comeback victory over struggling Norwich

Raul Jimenez grabbed a late winner as Wolves struck twice in the second half to come from behind and secure a 2-1 victory over struggling Norwich at ...

Boris Johnson serves Christmas lunch to British troops stationed in Estonia

Boris Johnson has served Christmas lunch to British troops stationed in Estonia as he thanked them for their work in keeping Europe safe. The Prime ...

Here are nine memorable stories in women's sports in 2019

From the World Cup to Wimbledon, equal pay to unequaled talent, it was another whirlwind year in women's sports. There was plenty to sit back and ...

Tranmere Rovers 1-0 AFC Wimbledon: Hepburn-Murphy goal gives Rovers their first win in five

Tranmere Rovers first chance came inside five minutes after poor defending from AFC Wimbledon allowed Kieron Morris to hit a fine shot down the ...

Rodriguez winner earns Burnley the points at Bournemouth

Jay Rodriguez scored a dramatic late winner as Burnley snatched a 1-0 win from a bad-tempered encounter against Bournemouth at the Vitality ...

Donald Trump 'needs to be humiliated', Robert De Niro says

Robert De Niro has said he would like see a bag of faeces thrown in Donald Trump's face. The Oscar-winning actor, 76, said the public needed to see ...

Andy was down but desperate to prove he is not out

After the tears of his first Wimbledon final that same summer - the moment when Britain as a whole realised it had misjudged this shy, sensitive Scot ...

Trump lauds creation of US military Space Force

US President Donald Trump has celebrated the launch of Space Force, the first new military service in the country in more than 70 years. In signing the ...

Osaka asserts "It is silly to write Serena off"

Williams did not win a tournament this season, but she did reach the final at Wimbledon, losing against Simona Halep, and at the US Open, going ...

Mikel Arteta ready for challenge after 'coming home' to Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is ready for the challenge after returning “home” to Arsenal as their new head coach. The 37-year-old Spaniard, a former Gunners captain, ...

Roads and rail lines flooded as downpours hit Christmas getaway

Flooding brought severe travel disruption across south east England as many people embarked on a Christmas getaway. A motorway was partly ...

Potter praise for 'amazing' Sheffield United boss Wilder

Graham Potter has praised the “amazing” job Chris Wilder has done with Sheffield United. The Blades, promoted last season and tipped by many to ...

Wimbledon Appoints Its First Female CEO

The organizers of the prestigious tennis tournament Wimbledon have appointed their first female chief executive officer. She is Sally Bolton who ...

Passengers injured as Carnival cruise ships collide at Mexican resort

A cruise ship has scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican resort of Cozumel, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in minor ...

Sporting Narratives: One Day in July

This edition looks at Wimbledon's one off produced video featurette titled 'One Day in July | When the Wimbledon and Cricket World Cup Finals ...

Boris Johnson to serve Christmas lunch to British troops in Estonia

Boris Johnson will serve Christmas lunch to British troops stationed in Estonia on a one-day visit to the Baltic country on Saturday. The Prime Minister ...

Harry and Meghan 'enjoying private family time' in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been introducing their baby son Archie to the “warmth of the Canadian people” and the beauty of the country's ...

Making A Murderer offender Brendan Dassey has pardon bid rejected

A jailed man whose story was documented in the Netflix series Making A Murderer will not be eligible for pardon. Wisconsin governor Tony Evers has ...

Polish MPs approve law giving government powers to fire judges

The lower house of the Polish parliament has passed legislation giving the government powers to fire or fine judges whose rulings it does not like.

Taoiseach – Election of more nationalist MPs 'not a one off'

The election of more nationalist than unionist MPs in this month's Westminster poll was not a one-off, the Irish Taoiseach said. The result was ...

Mourinho hopes Eriksen and Vertonghen will continue their Tottenham careers

Jose Mourinho wants Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen to follow Toby Alderweireld in signing new contracts at Tottenham. Alderweireld ended ...

Five of the best long range goals in Premier League history

23 years ago, David Beckham launched himself into superstardom with a wondrous long range effort against Wimbledon in the Premier League.

Brendan Rodgers criticises Leicester's fixture pile-up over festive period

Jamie Vardy has been told to expect a game off during what Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has described as a “nonsense” festive schedule.

Hoffenheim stun Dortmund with late double

Late goals from Sargis Adamyan and Andrej Kramaric saw Hoffenheim come from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Bundesliga.

Loan charge review criticised for setting 'meaningless' cut-off date

Campaigners say reforms to the controversial loan charge do not go far enough, and labelled a new cut-off date “meaningless”. The Government on ...

Twitter and Facebook remove accounts in interference crackdown

Twitter has identified and removed nearly 6,000 accounts it said were part of a co-ordinated effort by Saudi government agencies and individuals to ...

Villa under no pressure to sell in January, insists Smith

Dean Smith has insisted Aston Villa do not need to sell players in January, claiming instead that they have a “healthy list” of targets. A report this week ...

Pensioner killed in Mitcham crash as one man arrested

An elderly man has been killed this afternoon following a crash in Mitcham. Police were called to Streatham Road in Mitcham at 3.42pm on Friday, ...

Flamengo hope to dedicate Club World Cup victory to academy players

Flamengo midfielder Everton Ribeiro insists the players will dedicate the Club World Cup to the academy players who were killed in a fire earlier this ...

Allegations Alun Cairns breached ministerial code not upheld

A Cabinet Office investigation into Tory MP Alun Cairns, who quit the Cabinet during the election campaign, has not upheld allegations of a breach of ...

Arsenal looking to seal Arteta swoop

Arsenal will be hoping to wrap up talks with Manchester City as they seek to appoint former player Mikel Arteta as their new head coach. Negotiations ...

Eurosport nets multi-market Wimbledon return

Eurosport has strengthened its tennis offering by striking a new four-year deal to show the Wimbledon tournament in 11 European markets from 2020.

Setback for England in South Africa as illness bug sweeps camp

Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer and Jack Leach will all miss day one of England's final warm-up match in South Africa with an ongoing illness. The trio ...

Former junior Wimbledon champion Laura Robson joins hip surgery club

Laura Robson has become yet another player to undergo hip surgery, announcing that she is having a second operation. The 25-year-old from Great ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to victory over LeBron James' Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo produced a memorable display to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 111-104 victory over Lebron James' Los Angeles Lakers in ...

Football rumours from the media

Arsenal could be set to part company with Mesut Ozil – at least on a temporary basis. The former Germany playmaker has been linked with a ...

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in southern England

Heavy rainfall and flooding has caused severe disruption in parts of southern England, with some areas seeing more than 50mm of rain. The village of ...

Who is Andy Murray's Coach?

Andy Murray had a glorious 2013 when he won the Wimbledon and then an Olympic gold. However, Murray and Lendl finally split when the latter ...

Drug derived from ketamine 'licensed for UK use to treat depression'

A drug derived from ketamine has been licensed for use in Britain to treat depression after being approved by the European Commission, according to ...

Brentford have Exeter to thank for Watkins' failed Derby transfer

Brentford have Exeter's stubbornness to thank for Ollie Watkins joining the Griffin Park outfit. The Bees top scorer admitted if it wasn't for his former ...

Widespread discounting expected as retailers look for Super Saturday boost

Last-minute Christmas shoppers are expected to enjoy widespread discounting this weekend as retailers use Super Saturday to provide a ...

Former model accuses Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

A former model has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Kaja Sokola alleges she was an aspiring actress ...

Families encouraged to share organ donation wishes at Christmas

Families coming together at Christmas are being encouraged to talk about their organ donation wishes as an advert highlighting changes to the law ...

Shakespeare playhouse and shipwrecks among historic sites gaining protection

The remains of an Elizabethan theatre, a building used as a Monty Python set and wartime training sites are some of the unusual heritage sites to ...

Not all processed meat has the same cancer risk – study

Not all processed meat has the same cancer risk, new research suggests. A study published in the journal Nutrients has questioned the World Health ...

Heathrow third runway project 'delayed by at least 12 months'

Heathrow's expansion has been delayed by “at least 12 months” after the aviation regulator rejected its spending plans, the airport said. The Civil ...

Tennis: Bolton named as first female AELTC chief executive

... Sally Bolton will become the first female chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) which stages the Wimbledon championships, ...

Former junior Wimbledon champion Laura Robson joins hip surgery club

The Brit has only played three tournaments this past year and it was due to a painful lingering hip issue. By Kamakshi Tandon. December 19, 2019 ...

Tennis, news: Roger Federer, plans for 2020, tournaments he wants to win, retirement, Olympics ...

Federer reached the final at Wimbledon this year and held two championship points in the fifth set against Novak Djokovic but couldn't hold on in one ...

Opposition attacks PM for keeping Goldsmith on as minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has drawn opposition fire for letting defeated ex-Tory MP Zac Goldsmith keep his ministerial post by making him a life ...

DUP accused of thwarting pre-Christmas deal to restore powersharing

The British and Irish governments have accused the DUP of thwarting a pre-Christmas deal on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland.

Sporting highlights of 2020: From from the Euros to the Masters, Wimbledon and Olympic Games, a ...

JANUARY 19-26. Netball is one of the fastest growing sports in Britain, and this new competition will aim to build on England's success at the 2018 ...

Burrow inspired by Weir to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half Rob Burrow has vowed to help Doddie Weir raise awareness of motor neurone disease following “unbelievable” ...

Robots to help BA passengers find their way around Heathrow

British Airways is to deploy a pair of robots to help passengers navigate through Heathrow Airport. The machines will interact with customers in ...

James Wade moves into third round at World Championship

James Wade cruised into the third round of the World Championships with a clinical 3-0 win against Ritchie Edhouse at the Alexandra Palace.

Walking and cycling to work linked to fewer heart attacks

Walking or cycling to work may be good for your bank balance and the environment, and new research suggests it may also be good for the heart.

Cruel lesson for emotional Ferguson as Leicester win on penalties

An emotional Duncan Ferguson was given a cruel lesson in the highs and lows of management as Everton mounted a stirring comeback in their ...

Johnson to put NHS at centre of Queen's Speech

The NHS will be at the heart of Thursday's Queen's Speech, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted. As the Government sets out its legislative ...

Zidane happy after Real Madrid take point against Barcelona

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was the happier manager after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time since 2002. Barcelona maintained their ...

Clasico ends goalless for first time in 17 years

Barcelona maintained their slender advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time in 17 ...

Rashford helps Manchester United book semi-final clash with neighbours City

Marcus Rashford set Manchester United on course for the Carabao Cup semi-finals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side finally broke Colchester's resolve ...

Sturgeon: Independence referendum mandate 'unarguable'

Scotland's First Minister has said the mandate for a new independence referendum is unarguable as she stakes her claim for the transfer of powers ...

Sheffield Wednesday launch claim against EFL over misconduct charge

Sheffield Wednesday have issued a claim against the English Football League for allegedly “acting unlawfully” by bringing a misconduct charge ...

Signal failure causes transport 'chaos' at London stations

Two of the country's busiest train stations faced hours of delays and cancellations on Wednesday, in what one commuter labelled the “worst transport ...

14th July 2019 The Most Important Day in Tennis and Cricket History

14th July 2019 was one of the most historic days in sporting history as the ICC Cricket World Cup finals and the Wimbledon finals took place on the ...

No Arteta update from Guardiola after Manchester City ease past Oxford

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was unable to provide an update on the future of assistant coach Mikel Arteta after a 3-1 win over Oxford in ...

Baby abandoned inside rubbish bin in Greece

Greek police have arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted infanticide after a days-old baby was found abandoned in an in-ground ...

Scientists narrow age estimate for fossils of human ancestor

Scientists say they have finally calculated the age of the youngest known remains of Homo erectus, which is generally considered an ancestor of our ...

Ivan Ljubicic: 'Roger Federer was close at Wimbledon. He can still win Major'

Still, the Swiss missed a chance to add another big trophy to his already impressive collection, squandering two match points in the final at Wimbledon ...

Raheem Sterling brace guides Manchester City into semi-final against United

A brace by Raheem Sterling ensured Carabao Cup holders Manchester City remain on course to win the competition for a third consecutive year after ...

London Victoria train station 'at a standstill' following signal failure

One of the country's busiest train stations is “at a standstill”, leaving hundreds of passengers struggling to get home. Trains in and out of London ...

Cannabis use linked to heart structure changes

Regular cannabis use could affect heart structure and function, new research suggests. Experts found an association between regular use of the drug ...

Man changes plea to guilty over murder of his estranged wife

A 28-year-old man has admitted the murder of his estranged wife who he stamped and kicked to death in a “jealous rage”, according to the Crown ...

Klopp fearful of extra time until Firmino struck late winner

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was fearful his injury-hit squad would be forced to endure unwanted extra time until substitute Roberto Firmino ...

Kyle Sinckler taking dietary inspiration from Harry Kane

England star Kyle Sinckler has taken dietary inspiration from Harry Kane to aid his pursuit of becoming the best prop in the world. Sinckler has had a ...

Teen Sensation Coco Gauff Enjoyed A Season Filled With Many Magical And Defining Moments

Despite the limitations on the number of pro events she could play because of WTA age eligibility rules, Gauff reached the fourth round at Wimbledon ...

Wimbledon

One city. Two historic finals. Embraced by millions around the world #OneDayInJuly | ICC - International Cricket Council.

The unwelcome Christmas gift South London motorists will be paying for throughout 2020

They will see on-street parking in Wimbledon town centre rise to £4.50 an hour from £1.20-2.40. The charge will increase to £3 in areas including ...

Wimbledon

Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE London, United Kingdom - Rated 4.6 based on ...

Eddie Jones' future as England head coach beyond 2021 remains uncertain

Eddie Jones' future as England head coach beyond 2021 remains uncertain after Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney placed the ...

Serie A chief executive apologises for 'inappropriate' monkey artwork

Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo has apologised for the “inappropriate” artwork featuring monkeys to illustrate its anti-racism campaign, with a ...

Everton reportedly moving closer to appointing Carlo Ancelotti

Everton are reportedly moving closer to the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti, even though they say no contract offer has been made in their search for a ...

Rodgers hopes to maintain personal cup success with Leicester

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers insists his players have the mentality to add cup silverware to their Premier League push this season. Ahead of ...

ICC, Wimbledon collaborate to celebrate Super Sunday of July 2019

The International Cricket Council and All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon) have tied up to celebrate sports Super Sunday of 2019 – July 14, ...

Boris Johnson appoints MP Trudy Harrison as parliamentary private secretary

Boris Johnson has appointed Copeland MP Trudy Harrison as his aide in Parliament. Ms Harrison said it was “an honour” to be handed the role of ...

Around 9000 nurses take strike action in Northern Ireland

Around 9,000 nurses will take the UK's first 12-hour strike action on Wednesday over pay. The unprecedented walkout in Northern Ireland will see ...

Restoration of bursaries for student nurses confirmed by Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has confirmed plans to restore bursaries for student nurses after they were scrapped as part of the Conservatives' austerity measures.

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort taken to hospital during prison term

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has been taken to hospital while serving his federal prison sentence, according to reports. Manafort ...

Pictures show £1m Wimbledon home that COLLAPSED overnight

£1 million Wimbledon home undergoing two-storey extension with a new basement completely COLLAPSES overnight while its owners are away.

US lawsuit claims Apple and Microsoft profit from child cobalt miners

A new lawsuit is accusing several of the world's largest technology firms of knowingly profiting from children labouring under brutal conditions in ...

Around 9000 nurses take strike action in NI

A last-ditch meeting aiming to prevent around 9,000 nurses from taking the UK's first 12-hour strike action on Wednesday over pay is due.

Sturgeon urges unity on new independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has called for a “coming together” of political parties in the Scottish Parliament to deliver a second independence referendum.

Overweight women can lower breast cancer risk by shedding pounds – study

Overweight women can lower their heightened risk of breast cancer by losing weight during middle age, research has found. A large US study found ...

Wetherspoon's: Pigs served without blankets after labour issue in supply chain

They are cherished staples of a traditional Christmas dinner plate, but some Wetherspoon's customers looking to enjoy pigs in blankets during the ...

Nandy: Parliament is not working and it reeks of privilege

The parliamentary system “is not working” and it “reeks of privilege”, potential Labour leadership contender Lisa Nandy has said. Ms Nandy spoke in ...

Gauff, Mahut feature in Google's epic year-end montage

The "Year in Search" video included two tennis moments, from Wimbledon and Roland Garros. (Getty). It's usually the likes of Roger Federer and ...

'Did I really play Venus?' Coco Gauff is still shocked that she beat Venus Williams.

It's been 169 days since Coco Gauff bested Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019. And the 15-year-old is still coming to terms with it. “I still don't believe ...

Boris Johnson's panto-style manifesto chants in Cabinet checked

Boris Johnson chaired his first new Cabinet with a pantomime-style call and response of manifesto pledges about hospitals, policing and nurses.

Talking points ahead of the festive El Clasico

Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the talking points ahead of the ...

Two arrested after delivery driver run over by his own van

A delivery driver is in a critical condition after being hit by his own van, police said. The 49-year-old man was delivering parcels to an address in ...

David Baldwin appointed EFL chief executive

David Baldwin has been appointed as the English Football League's new chief executive, the governing body has announced. Baldwin will remain as ...

Manchester United lucky to have special talent Mason Greenwood – Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire believes Manchester United are lucky to have “special talent” Mason Greenwood. On an afternoon when the club celebrated reaching ...

Wilfried Zaha earns Crystal Palace a point against rivals Brighton

Wilfried Zaha rescued a point for Crystal Palace against rivals Brighton with a superb strike 14 minutes from time to ensure the visitors were made to ...

Commissioner says cannabis legalisation in Canada an 'interesting experiment'

Britain's most senior police officer has described the legalisation of cannabis in Canada and parts of the USA as “interesting experiments” that should ...

Virgil van Dijk named Football Supporters' Association player of the year

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been named the Football Supporters' Association player of the year. More than 340,000 votes were cast by fans, ...

Serie A anti-racism campaign 'looks like a sick joke'

Serie A's decision to use three paintings of monkeys to illustrate a campaign to stamp out racism has been branded “a sick joke”. The paintings are ...

Eating chillies regularly 'reduces risk of death from a heart attack'

It might sound like an old wives' tale up there with eating ginger for an upset stomach, or chewing on a clove for a toothache, but eating chilli peppers ...

Silverwood expects Archer to hit the target in South Africa

England head coach Chris Silverwood expects Jofra Archer to find South Africa a happier hunting ground than New Zealand and has challenged the ...

Calls to strip Northern of rail franchise after new timetables 'chaos'

Disruption on the first working day of new train timetables has reignited calls for Northern to be stripped of its franchise. The north of England operator ...

Britain's banks could withstand worst-case Brexit – Bank of England

All of Britain's top lenders could weather the worst-case scenario in the event of a no-deal Brexit, or a financial crisis worse than the 2008 crash, new ...

Johnson holds losing hand on indyref2, warns Blackford

Boris Johnson holds a “losing hand” when it comes to a second Scottish independence referendum, Ian Blackford has warned. The SNP's ...

British Airways pilots accept pay deal

British Airways pilots who are members of Balpa have accepted a revised pay offer, the union has confirmed. Some 1,700 flights due to carry nearly ...

Smith believes England have Rugby World Cup momentum

England are nearing top gear at just the right time with the 2021 Rugby World Cup in mind, according to Red Rose wing Kelly Smith. Following a ...

Brexiteer who harassed Anna Soubry jailed

A Brexiteer who repeatedly harassed Anna Soubry before standing against her in the general election has been jailed for 28 days. Amy Dalla Mura ...

Trump congratulates Johnson on his election triumph

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Boris Johnson to congratulate him on his General Election victory, Downing Street has said. A No 10 ...

Why Boris Johnson wants to spend more money in the North and Midlands

Boris Johnson celebrated gains across the North and the Midlands at the General Election – and with that success, a very different looking ...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's young stars can cause Carabao Cup shock

Jurgen Klopp is hoping his rising young Liverpool stars are bursting with excitement and run for their lives as the Reds bid to cause a Carabao Cup ...

Timothee Chalamet sports Gorillaz t-shirt to Little Women photocall

Timothee Chalamet sported a Gorillaz band t-shirt as he joined co-stars Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and James Norton and director Greta Gerwig ...

They made 2019 (VII): Djokovic pulls off Houdini act in Wimbledon classic

EPISODE 7/10. From the brink of defeat, here's how Novak Djokovic overcame Roger Federer in a historic Wimbledon final. Moments after Novak ...

Selby hails Lisowski after Scottish Open win

Mark Selby used his Scottish Open triumph to compare finalist Jack Lisowski to the great Ronnie O'Sullivan after becoming the first man to win two ...

Virginia Wade 40 years on from her Wimbledon triumph

Virginia Wade 40 years on from her Wimbledon triumph: Andy Murray needed to grow up… and Maria Sharapova is stuck up. 'The thing is, I still feel ...

Rob Howley banned for breach of betting regulations

Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has been suspended from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which are suspended, for ...

Lennon would be loath to let Gordon leave Celtic

Neil Lennon admits he would be “loath” to lose Craig Gordon after the back-up goalkeeper sat on the bench again while Celtic returned to the top of ...

Karim Benzema's added-time equaliser leaves Real Madrid level with Barcelona

Karim Benzema's last-gasp equaliser against Valencia ensured Real Madrid kept pace with Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table. Zinedine ...

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester are keeping their feet on the ground

Boss Brendan Rodgers has urged Leicester to keep their progress in perspective after their title hopes suffered a hit. Norwich ended the Foxes' ...

Roy Hodgson is revered in Sweden – Graham Potter

Brighton boss Graham Potter says Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is deservedly revered in Swedish football. Potter quickly became aware of ...

Karim Benzema rescues a point for Real Madrid against Valencia

Karim Benzema's last-gasp goal earned Real Madrid an important 1-1 draw with Valencia in La Liga. Zinedine Zidane's side looked like being beaten ...

Ben Stokes named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Ben Stokes' incredible summer has secured him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2019. The 28-year-old held his nerve as England ...

Ljungberg urges Arsenal to appoint permanent manager after Manchester City loss

Arsenal interim boss Freddie Ljungberg called for clarity regarding the managerial position at the club following a chastening 3-0 defeat at home to ...

Babe Ruth's baseball bat sold for one million dollars at auction

The bat used by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth to hit his 500th home run has been sold at auction for more than one million US dollars.

Tyson Fury teams up with trainer Hill following split from Davison

Tyson Fury has teamed up with Javan 'Sugar' Hill following his amicable split from trainer Ben Davison. Davison, who had worked with the 31-year-old ...

5 things we learned from the weekend's Premier League action

Liverpool strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race with another win while the top four race was blown wide open. West Ham won their ...

WSL round-up: Chelsea held in Liverpool, City dominate Brighton

A final round of weather-affected Barclays FA Women's Super League fixtures before the Christmas break certainly did not disappoint as entertainment ...

Violence flares in New Delhi over Indian citizenship law

Police fired tear gas and struck demonstrators with batons in India as thousands protested against a new law that will give citizenship to non-Muslims ...

Four Lionesses on target in City's 5-0 Brighton demolition

Manchester City put in a five-star performance to defeat Brighton at the Academy Stadium as goals from Steph Houghton, Ellen White, Lauren Hemp, ...

Best Of 2019: ATP Heritage Review

The tennis world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rod Laver's second Grand Slam of the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open ...

Thousands of protesters return to Lebanese Parliament after crackdown in Beirut

Thousands of Lebanese protesters have defiantly returned to rally outside Parliament in Beirut, hours after security forces chased them out using tear ...

Frimpong and Edouard give Celtic comfortable victory over Hibernian

Celtic ensured their removal from the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership was brief with a deserved 2-0 win over Hibernian at Parkhead. Rangers had ...

French New Wave cinema icon Anna Karina dies at 79

Anna Karina, the French New Wave actress who became an icon of the cinema in the 1960s and was the muse of Jean-Luc Godard, has died.

Tottenham snatch late winner at Wolves

Jan Vertonghen's injury-time winner stunned Wolves to continue Tottenham's revival under Jose Mourinho. The defender's header completed a smash ...

Boy, 14, arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of teenager

A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the ...

Kate reveals Mary Berry inspiration behind Prince Louis' first words

The Duchess of Cambridge has said that “Mary” was one of the first words uttered by her son Prince Louis because he has been exposed to Mary ...

Gavin And Stacey star Mathew Horne apologises after Laura Kuenssberg rant

Gavin And Stacey star Mathew Horne has apologised after criticising BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg in a string of tweets. Horne had called ...

Football League: Championship promotion hopefuls suffer shocks

... and Colby Bishop completed the rout, the latter scoring twice. AFC Wimbledon eased their relegation fears with a 2-1 comeback win over Doncaster.

Garbiñe Muguruza

Muguruza won her first title in Hobart in 2014, and just a short year later she was in the Wimbledon final. Even though she lost the match, it wasn't long ...

Osaka appoints Belgian Fissette as coach: Kyodo

She subsequently suffered early exits at the French Open and Wimbledon. Former professional Fissette, 39, guided compatriot Kim Clijsters to three ...

Snow and sleet in northern England but rain expected in west

Parts of northern England have woken to a dusting of snow while the western areas of the UK are in for a wet afternoon. Met Office forecaster Matthew ...

Building collapses after strong earthquake hits Philippines

A strong earthquake has hit the southern Philippines, killing at least one person and causing a three-story building to collapse, officials said.

West Ham midfielder Antonio says players all respect Pellegrini

Michail Antonio says West Ham's players have “loads of respect” for manager Manuel Pellegrini and hopes the victory at Southampton can kick-start ...

BA pilots report fumes in cockpit 'five times in seven weeks'

British Airways is operating an aircraft on which pilots reported smelling fumes five times in seven weeks, accident investigators said. Two of the ...

Jeremy Corbyn apologises for Labour's election 'body blow'

Jeremy Corbyn has apologised to Labour supporters over the party's catastrophic performance in the General Election. In an open letter, the Labour ...

'We got our just rewards' - AFC Wimbledon boss Glyn Hodges on the win over Doncaster Rovers

Rovers dominated the first half but managed only one goal, scored by Kwame Thomas. And the hosts roared back in the second half, with Marcus ...

Non-payment of TV licence fee could be decriminalised

Non-payment of the licence fee could be decriminalised, it is reported. The Sunday Telegraph said Boris Johnson is looking into consulting on ...

Ljungberg will prepare Arsenal for negative home atmosphere

Freddie Ljungberg admits he needs to prepare his Arsenal players for the potential of a negative atmosphere when Manchester City visit the Emirates ...

Security forces fire tear gas as protests in Beirut turn ugly

Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas as violence between police and anti-government protesters in Lebanon flared up. The violence was ...

'Trapped air' blamed as many left without water for second night

Anglian Water has restored supplies to “many customers” but people in four areas are without water for a second night, the company said.

Hallmark pulls gay-themed wedding adverts

The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar following pressure from a ...

What the papers say – December 15

Sunday's front pages are filled with political promises and recriminations. The Sunday Express leads with a story saying Prime Minister Boris Johnson ...

Farah right to turn back on marathon, says Kipchoge

World record holder Eliud Kipchoge has backed Sir Mo Farah's decision to walk away from his marathon dream. Four-time Olympic champion Farah ...

Van Barneveld defeated by Young on final appearance at world championship

Raymond Van Barneveld took his final bow on the world championship stage as Darin Young delivered a 3-1 defeat to the former postman.

Manchester City are victims of own success this season – Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City have become victims of their own success this season. The City boss believes that in accruing a remarkable 198 ...

Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another woman was seriously injured in a stabbing incident. Two women, aged 39 ...

Greta Thunberg apologises for 'against the wall' comment

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has apologised for saying politicians should be put “against the wall”, after critics took it to mean that she was ...

Family pay tribute to 'trusting' Cheshire teenager found dead

The family of a 15-year-old Cheshire schoolboy who is thought to have been murdered have said he “loved life” and “will be sorely missed”.

Valverde rejects suggestions he spared players ahead of El Clasico

Ernesto Valverde has rejected suggestions he tried to spare players during Barcelona's 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad because of Wednesday's El ...

Roger Federer: 'I cried after Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic'

Roger Federer was asked by SportWeek if he cried after his Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic earlier this year. The Swiss said: “I didn't cry on ...

First volcano victim named as teams hope to recover remaining bodies

Specialist teams will return to New Zealand's volcanic White Island on Sunday to resume a land search for the bodies of two victims of an eruption ...

British tourist shot dead in robbery outside Buenos Aires hotel

A British tourist was killed and another injured when they were shot outside a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires during a robbery. The two men were ...

PM to visit newly-elected MPs in election victory tour

Boris Johnson will meet with newly-elected Conservative MPs as part of a celebratory victory lap after winning a “stonking mandate” at the General ...

Renato Sanches lifts Lille with late winner

Renato Sanches struck an 85th-minute winner as Lille defeated Montpellier 2-1 to close to within three points of second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1.

Partying this Christmas with #LadyWimbledon

Hotel du Vin Wimbledon, standing proud as it watches the frozen common, lent itself beautifully to The Wimbledon Christmas Party. Adorned with ...

Man jailed for masterminding bid to import thousands of fake £1 coins

A man who helped mastermind a failed bid to import 450,000 fake £1 coins into the UK from the Netherlands has been jailed. Edward Magill conspired ...

Sport

In 2019 Coco Gauff, 15, reached a Grand Slam main draw for the first time and defeated five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams in the ...

New train timetable will add 1000 weekly services

Britain's railways will undergo a major timetable change on Sunday including the first non-stop trains between London and Bristol in decades. Journey ...

Global Super League would not attract leading Premier League clubs – Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson believes a global Super League would not be attractive to leading English Premier League teams. It has been reported the ...

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde knows importance of Real Sociedad clash

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde maintains winning at in-form Real Sociedad will be just as important as getting the better of Real Madrid in El ...

Richard Leonard: Constitutional issues played major role in devastating defeat

The Scottish Labour leader has lamented his party's “devastating” election results, putting the defeat down to constitutional issues rather than shifting ...

Manuel Pellegrini believes he has improved West Ham's style of play

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes he has improved the club's style of play in his 18-month tenure at the London Stadium.

Markets soar as Conservatives win General Election

International politics took over the markets on Friday, to end the week on a high as the Conservatives won the UK General Election, and Washington ...

Rashford focused on fulfilling potential after comparison to Ronaldo

Marcus Rashford is fully focused on fulfilling his potential as the homegrown forward looks to become a Manchester United great like Cristiano ...

People's Vote campaign to 'rebrand' after conceding second referendum unlikely

The organisation leading the push for a so-called “people's vote” has conceded that a second referendum is no longer on the cards. Open Britain, the ...

Roy Hodgson believes 'important' fans will spur on Crystal Palace players

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has talked up the importance of the club's fans ahead of Monday's derby with Brighton. The Eagles secured a ...

What the papers say – December 14

Pictures of a jubilant Boris Johnson feature on many of Saturday's front pages after he led the Conservative party to an 80-seat majority at the General ...

UN climate talks head for overtime with key issues unresolved

Officials from almost 200 countries are scrambling to reach an agreement at a UN climate meeting in Madrid amid growing concerns that key issues ...

New independence vote would cause 'more division and chaos', says Carlaw

The Scottish Conservatives will not support any request for a second independence referendum, Jackson Carlaw has said. First Minister Nicola ...

Jo Swinson hints woman should replace her as Lib Dem leader

Jo Swinson has indicated she wants to see a woman replace her as leader of the Liberal Democrats, after she lost her seat at the General Election.

Thunder star finds grass is greener in cricket after dropping tennis

With two parents who have played at Wimbledon and a professional tennis player for a brother, Chris Green was certainly going against the family ...

Strycova mulls one last Wimbledon

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Barbora Strycova said Friday she was pondering the doubles title defence at Wimbledon before retiring from the sport, ...

'Losing Wimbledon final that way for Roger Federer was absolutely bad'

In an interview to Tennis Magazin, the German player Philipp Kohlschreiber spoke about the epic Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and ...

Twitter figures show 'significant increase' in General Election engagement

Figures released by Twitter suggest that political engagement more than doubled on the social media platform since the 2017 election. Since the ...

James Milner signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool midfielder James Milner signed a new contract with the club as he still craves more trophies. Milner, who turns 34 next month, won the ...

Pellegrini insists he has support from West Ham board and players

Manuel Pellegrini is confident he retains the backing of the West Ham board heading into a crucial match with Southampton on Saturday.

Key Brexit player Dominic Grieve ousted

Former attorney-general Dominic Grieve has lost his Beaconsfield seat which he has represented for the last 22 years. Mr Grieve was one of 21 ...

DUP's Gregory Campbell retains East Londonderry seat

In one of the most unsurprising victories of the night, the DUP's Gregory Campbell has retained his seat in East Londonderry. With a lion's share of the ...

Wimbledon constituency results 2019: Stephen Hammond wins for Conservatives

Voters in Wimbledon have gone to the polls to cast their ballots in the General Election. Boris Johnson called the election to end the Brexit deadlock, ...

Jeremy Corbyn under fire after exit poll indicates devastating election defeat

Jeremy Corbyn was quickly coming under fierce criticism as Labour looked set to face a crushing electoral defeat with the exit poll predicting the ...

Steven Gerrard talks up Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos' character

Steven Gerrard insists he never lost faith in Hampden fall guy Alfredo Morelos and now believes he is in the running for the Europa League's player of ...

Farry hails pro-Remain victory in North Down

Here is a run-down of the winners and losers in Northern Ireland's 18 constituencies at the 2019 General Election. – NORTH DOWN. The staunchly ...

What the papers say – December 13

The Tory victory, of course, dominates the nation's newspapers on Friday. Some hailed Boris Johnson's landslide victory gleefully, such as The Sun ...

Manchester City players fail to attend club's Christmas party

Manchester City's players have not attended the club's main Christmas party this year. The PA news agency understands boss Pep Guardiola was ...

Bournemouth midfielder Wilson hails Lampard's impact on his career

Harry Wilson says he owes a debt of gratitude to Chelsea manager Frank Lampard ahead of their Stamford Bridge reunion. Wilson was a Derby ...

Trump impeachment vote abruptly postponed

A vote on articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump has been abruptly postponed. The House Judiciary Committee shut down a ...

Who are the key players around Boris Johnson?

The Prime Minister's aides will no doubt be celebrating after the exit poll predicted the Tories were on course for their biggest majority since the 1980s.

Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall shuts down with immediate effect

Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant is closing with immediate effect, putting up to 100 jobs at risk. The social enterprise, at Watergate Bay near ...

Wimbledon 2019 General Election results: Stephen Hammond claims Conservative victory

Conservative Stephen Hammond has been elected as the MP for Wimbledon after he won the seat with 38.4 per cent of the vote and a small majority ...

Tennis.com Names Serena Williams Their Women's Player Of The Decade

Williams won seven titles including Wimbledon and the US Open. She also won the WTA Championships and her first singles Olympics gold, capped ...

Solskjaer hails 'natural footballer' Greenwood after Europa League brace

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer mentioned man-of-the-match Mason Greenwood in the same breath as a young Wayne Rooney following the teenager's ...

Neil Lennon satisfied despite seeing Celtic lose in Romania

Neil Lennon insists he got exactly what he wanted from his makeshift Celtic team despite the Hoops suffering the first defeat of their successful Europa ...

Ex-Bolivian president Evo Morales granted asylum in Argentina

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has flown to Argentina, where the new centre-left government said it has granted him political asylum.

Officials begin recovery of bodies left on White Island following eruption

Authorities in New Zealand have begun recovering the bodies of eight victims left behind on volcanic White Island following the deadly eruption.

Judiciary panel debates Trump impeachment

The House judiciary committee has launched a marathon session ahead of voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Van Barneveld ready to enjoy life after final Darts World Championship

Raymond Van Barneveld says he is ready to enjoy life as he prepares to end a glittering darts career after the World Championship. The five-time ...

Jersey City killers 'driven by hatred of Jews and police'

The two killers who stormed a kosher market in Jersey City were driven by hatred of Jews and police, New Jersey's attorney general has said. Attorney ...

Arsenal come from behind to secure draw against Standard Liege

Bukayo Saka provided the inspiration as Arsenal fought back from two goals down to earn a draw at Standard Liege and qualify for the Europa ...

Football rumours from the media

Arsenal are reportedly joining Everton in the race for manager Carlo Ancelotti following his dismissal by Napoli on Tuesday. The Daily Mail says both ...

Nobody wants to face Liverpool in Europe – Robertson

Defender Andrew Robertson believes Liverpool's reputation in the Champions League is so fearsome no-one will want to face them in the knockout ...

10 best British sporting moments from the last decade

The last 10 years have seen a plethora of brilliant British sporting moments. There have been world titles, gold medals, World Cup wins and landmark ...

The best and worst moments of 2019

It has been another astonishing year of sporting drama, from Andy Murray's emotional 'retirement' speech, to England's highs and lows in the cricket ...

Frequent long sleepers and nappers 'at increased risk of stroke'

Lying in, long midday naps and disrupted sleep are all linked to an increased risk of stroke of up to 85%, research shows. People who sleep more than ...

Broadcaster David Bellamy dies at the age of 86

Naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy has died at the age of 86, the Conservation Foundation has said. Bellamy died on Wednesday, according to ...

Death toll rises to eight after eruption on White Island

Two more people have died after a volcanic eruption on White Island, bringing the official death toll to eight, New Zealand police said. There are ...

10 best British sporting moments from the last decade

Having ended the 2012 Wimbledon final in tears after losing to Roger Federer, Andy Murray could have been excused for thinking he might never lift ...

10 things we learned from sport in 2019

The good, the bad and the ugly side of sport was on display in an action-packed 2019. Here, the PA news agency looks at 10 things we have learned ...

Jesus vows to keep scoring after hat-trick in Zagreb

Gabriel Jesus struck a “special” hat-trick as Manchester City wrapped up their Champions League group campaign with a convincing 4-1 win at ...

Parakeet 'crime map' debunks Bogart and Hendrix myths

Scientists believe they have busted the myths that parakeets were introduced to the UK by Jimi Hendrix, or during the filming of a Humphrey Bogart ...

Corbyn urges voters to 'shock the establishment' by backing 'real change'

Jeremy Corbyn is to call for voters to “shock the establishment” and back “real change” in supporting Labour as he gives his final speech of the ...

More than 1000 jobs saved in Supercuts rescue deal

More than 1,000 jobs have been saved after the owner of the Supercuts and Regis hairdressing chains was bought out of administration.

What the papers say – December 12

The General Election is the only story in town on Thursday, with some papers making their recommendations and others reporting on a likely close ...

Nuno plays down Jimenez exit fears

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has cooled any fears over losing star striker Raul Jimenez. The striker has hinted his long-term future could be away ...

Ferguson remains in charge as Everton take on Manchester United

Duncan Ferguson will remain as caretaker manager of Everton for Sunday's Premier League match away to Manchester United. Ferguson guided the ...

Scotland's Tommy Seymour joins John Barclay in retiring from international rugby

Tommy Seymour has become the second player to retire from international rugby with Scotland in the past week. Wing Seymour has announced his ...

How are the UK and US election systems different?

The 2019 General Election and the United States presidential election may be scheduled either side of the Atlantic but both processes have a ...

Have experts found the earliest family snap taken at Stonehenge?

Experts believe they have discovered the earliest family photograph taken at Stonehenge. English Heritage asked people to send in their pictures to ...

ASAP Rocky delights fans in Sweden with prison-themed performance

ASAP Rocky has performed in Sweden, four months after he was convicted there of assault for a violent street brawl. The curtain raised at Stockholm's ...

Duo draw plaudits from Guardiola

Pep Guardiola hailed the performances of Gabriel Jesus and Phil Foden after Manchester City eased to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

Campaign highlights: Party leaders out in force on final day

The December election campaign has finally reached an end. Dark afternoons on the doorsteps for party faithful of all colours has seen them battling ...

Capital Confidential: 'Big Short' author contemplates taking on Brexit

Now Hadley is standing as an independent candidate for the Wimbledon constituency in the general election. He has a punchy campaign slogan: ...

Former QPR, Derby and Birmingham boss Jim Smith dies, aged 79

Former QPR manager Jim Smith has died at the age of 79, the Championship club have announced. After a long playing career, Smith made his mark ...

How does the latest General Election polling work?

A second “MRP” poll from YouGov suggests the Conservative Party will win a small majority in the General Election, while Labour faces losing more ...

Jose Mourinho eager to see what Tottenham's fringe players have got

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho will give his fringe players the chance to impress in their closing Champions League group stage game with ...

Lord Saatchi quits M&C Saatchi after repeated profit warnings

Lord Saatchi has quit the M&C Saatchi advertising agency amid multiple warnings over profits. The UK-based firm warned over profits for the second ...

Mother 'elated' over decision to review release Helen McCourt's killer

The mother of murdered woman Helen McCourt has said she is “elated” that the decision to release her killer from jail is being reviewed after the ...

Freeman barrister makes Shane Sutton doping allegations

Richard Freeman's barrister has claimed that a current British Cycling coach used a Coke can containing urine to try to help Shane Sutton cover up a ...

Nobel winner Abiy says 'hell' of war fuelled desire for peace

The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize has said his horrifying experiences as a young Ethiopian soldier fuelled his determination to seek an end ...

Life finally on track for wheelchair racer Lizzie Williams

Finding the love of your life should feel euphoric. But for wheelchair racer Lizzie Williams, 24, meeting her fiancée came with an agonising decision.

BFFs: Close friends help macaques survive

When it comes to macaques, they get by with a little help from their friends. Close friendships improve the survival chances of the monkeys, new ...

Mountaintop forest to tackle loss of high-altitude woodlands

A mountaintop forest is to be created near Loch Ness to reverse the loss of high-altitude woodlands across Scotland. Trees for Life, a conservation ...

Frank Lampard calls on Chelsea to step it up

Frank Lampard has urged his young Chelsea side to improve after securing progression to the Champions League knock-out stages with a 2-1 win ...

Facebook: Backdoor to encrypted messaging apps would be gift to criminals

Facebook has hit back at Home Secretary Priti Patel's calls for a “backdoor” into planned encryption across its messaging apps, saying it would be a ...

Brazilian president calls activist Greta Thunberg a 'brat'

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg a “brat” after she expressed concern about the ...

Police officer among dead in gun battle in US city

A police officer and multiple other people were killed in a furious gun battle that filled the streets of a US city with the sound of heavy gunfire for about ...

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Conservative election bus

Three men have been arrested after climate change activists glued themselves to the Conservative campaign bus, warning the party's green targets ...

Trump lashes out at FBI chief after Russia probe report

Donald Trump has lashed out at FBI director Christopher Wray over a watchdog report on the Russia investigation. In an interview with the Associated ...

Brown fights fires on and off the pitch

Whether in her day-to-day job or on a rugby field, Shaunagh Brown has become accustomed to putting her body on the line for her team.

Review of Cinderella at New Wimbledon Theatre

Let's just say there have been far worse pantos than this one at the New Wimbledon over the years. A joyous experience and genuinely one for the ...

Paramedics latest to join widespread health worker strikes

Nurses in Northern Ireland are staging another 48-hour period of industrial action. They are engaging in work-to-rule action, refusing to take on ...

Ukraine and Russia hail peace talks despite lack of breakthrough

Ukraine and Russia have both hailed the outcome of peace talks in Paris even though they failed to solve the core issues blocking the resolution of the ...

Injured Stones ruled out of Dinamo Zagreb clash

John Stones has been ruled out of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The England defender did not ...

Drivers warned that offering lifts for cash could invalidate insurance

Drivers are being warned not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of people offering their services on social media.

Election defining moments after Boris Johnson avoids hospital boy photo

Boris Johnson avoiding a photograph of a four-year-old boy forced to sleep on a hospital floor is being billed as a defining moment in the General ...

What the papers say – December 10

The New Zealand volcano eruption has taken the attention of most of the nation's front pages as the run to Thursday's election continues to heat up.

On the campaign trail on Tuesday

With just two days to go on the campaign trail before election day on Thursday, party leaders are stepping up their efforts to earn much-needed votes.

Jurgen Klopp does not want to leave Europe

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to entertain the thought a Champions League exit will enhance their bid for a first domestic title in 30 years.

Johnson warns tactical voting could deny Tories election victory

Boris Johnson will try to rally Tory supporters after coming under fire for his apparent lack of empathy for a four-year-old boy left sleeping on a hospital ...

Election 2019: 'It was very personal, very hurtful,' says Wimbledon's Stephen Hammond

But in Wimbledon — as in so many affluent, Remain-voting constituencies, it's one that Conservative candidate Stephen Hammond is used to.

The Sumter Item's Top 125 Sports Figures: No. 10 - Althea Gibson

All Gibson did was become the first African-American woman to win a Wimbledon title, and she became the first African-American to play on the ...

Daryl Murphy reveals he served a drug ban last season

Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy has admitted to taking cocaine on a night out that led to him being banned by the Football Association.

Rafael Benitez not interested in Premier League managerial vacancies

Rafael Benitez says he has no interest in the vacant managerial positions at Everton or Arsenal. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss is ...

Newcastle offer free half-season tickets to successful nominees

Newcastle season ticket holders have been offered an additional free half-season ticket. Season ticket holders can nominate a fellow supporter for a ...