Wimbledon Town Centre Under threat? By Alec Hodgson, Wilson's School.

Merton council's decision to press on with proposals to develop Wimbledon town centre into a business hub, which would involve significant ...

Private Attractions in Public Parks: A Community's friend or Foe? By Alex Buchanan, Wilson's School

A vital aspect of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, as well as the home of a successful Athletics Club and one of London's largest lakes, ...

The Importance of Mentoring by Morgan Pope, Wimbledon High School

The Importance of Mentoring. Wimbledon High School (WHS) provides many opportunities for Sixth Form girls to mentor younger students from both ...

Let's leap over to Spring by Ambar Madhok WHS

Cannizaro Park, near the South-West edge of Wimbledon Common is nice and flat and good for families with babies and the elderly. It has a ...

Sabalenka Topples Kvitova to Claim Doha Crown

(Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka claimed her sixth WTA title as she swept past two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-3 in the Qatar Open ...

Bayern's win at Hoffenheim ends in farce after crowd abuse

Bayern Munich's 6-0 win at Hoffenheim ended in bizarre fashion as the two teams played out time following a delay caused by an offensive banner in ...

Saracens overcome triple injury blow to beat Northampton

Injury-hit Saracens showed their resolve as they hit Northampton's top-four hopes with a 27-21 win at Franklin's Gardens. Saracens lost three players ...

5 memorable Clasico clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid

Real Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday night as the top two teams in LaLiga go toe-to-toe in El Clasico. With Barca two points clear of their rivals, both ...

Storm Jorge brings more flood warnings to South London

Flood alerts and heightened weather warnings were in place for areas of South London and parts of East Surrey on Saturday (February 29) as Storm ...

IFAB agrees to trial concussion substitutes

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has agreed to introduce trials for concussion substitutes with FIFA set to implement them at the ...

The Importance of Mentoring by Morgan Pope, Wimbledon High School

Wimbledon High School (WHS) provides many opportunities for Sixth Form girls to mentor younger students from both the school itself and outside ...

Gillingham 1 AFC Wimbledon 2 – Reilly slots late winner to ends hosts' 15-match undefeated result

Wimbledon had the game's first opportunity within the opening 60 seconds – a low driven free-kick from Anthony Hartigan ensuring Jack Bonham in ...

Tsitsipas on Sharapova: I remember her Wimbledon title when she was 17. Unbelievable.

For me, I kind of understand the way she approached tennis, the attitude, all of that. I watched her play when I was young, I remember her Wimbledon ...

Why Margaret Thatcher met The Wombles composer instead of Kate Bush

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Football updates from Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon, Ebbsfleet United v Stockport County and ...

Gillingham have never beaten the current AFC Wimbledon team at Priestfield, following their reformation as a club in 2002. Since then it's been W: 0 ...

Wimbledon's unstoppable ladies hockey side closing in on Division One South title

Wimbledon Ladies hockey side have won all 14 league matches this season as they hunt for a first ever campaign in the Premier Division.

Trump defends handling of coronavirus threat

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Trump condemns criticism of US coronavirus response as 'a hoax'

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Me and my medals: Jo Durie

Wimbledon mixed doubles champions (1987) The final was so nerve-racking for me and Jeremy Bates as it means so much to claim a Wimbledon title.

Coronavirus: Outbreak starts to look more like worldwide economic crisis

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Trump's coronavirus response targeted by White House hopefuls

Democratic White House hopefuls are seizing on US President Donald Trump's delayed response to the coronavirus outbreak. Former vice president ...

Coronavirus February 28 – all you need to know

Coronavirus has spread from Wuhan in China to countries across the world, with tens of thousands of confirmed cases and thousands of deaths ...

Court of Appeal dismisses Dubai ruler's challenge to publication of judgments

The ruler of Dubai has lost his appeal against a decision to publish two High Court judgments relating to his legal battle with his estranged wife.

Heather Watson staves off late fightback to reach Mexican Open final

Heather Watson defeated Chinese teenager Wang Xiyu to reach her fifth WTA Tour final at the Mexican Open in Acapulco. The British number two is ...

Concussion substitutes could be trialled at Olympic Games

Concussion substitutes could be trialled at this summer's Olympic Games, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Football's handling of head ...

FIFA won't rule out postponing international matches because of coronavirus

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has not ruled out postponing international matches as the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate. Speaking in ...

Preview | Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon arrive in Kent with a sizable gap between them and Tranmere who currently sit in the bottom three, however Dons Manager Glyn ...

British man from Diamond Princess cruise liner dies from coronavirus

A British tourist from the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus. The Japanese Ministry of Health said the man was the sixth person ...

Arsenal reveal £27.1million post-tax loss in latest accounts

Arsenal have been left counting the cost of life outside the Champions League as the club's latest accounts showed a £27.1million loss. The Gunners ...

Nato urges Syria and Russia to halt air strikes

Nato has called on Syria and Russia to halt their air strikes following the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in Syria. The warning comes as Greece bolstered ...

Chester Zoo announces arrival of new baby Asian elephant

Chester Zoo has welcomed a “wonderful” new arrival, a rare Asian elephant calf. The healthy female was born to 15-year-old mum Sundara Hi Way ...

Biggest explosion 'since Big Bang' discovered by astronomers

The biggest explosion in the universe since the Big Bang has been discovered by astronomers. The blast came from a supermassive black hole at the ...

Delhi riots leave dozens dead amid rising tensions over citizenship law

Dozens have been killed during riots in New Delhi. Tensions had been building over a new citizenship law that critics see as a threat to India's secular ...

Strictly Come Dancing: Former Wimbledon winner set to swap tennis for the Tango?

STRICTLY COME DANCING crowned Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse champions last year but attention has already turned to which celebrities will ...

Wolves to quiz UEFA on Espanyol ticket issues

Wolves will write to UEFA to ask why Espanyol sold tickets to travelling fans in the home end. The club are unhappy their Europa League rivals openly ...

Great Britain claim silver in women's team pursuit at World Championships

Great Britain had to settle for silver in the women's team pursuit at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships as Chloe Dygert powered the United ...

Count Binface announces plan to run for London mayor role

Count Binface has announced plans to run in the election for mayor of London. The self-proclaimed interplanetary space warrior, who challenged ...

Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Maria Sharapova's career following her retirement

Twice Wimbledon champion, and one of Sharapova's main sporting rivals Petra Kvitova, who has had to overcome the challenges of returning to ...

Potter buzzing before Brighton welcome Palace

Brighton boss Graham Potter admits he is excited by the prospect of his first home match against rivals Crystal Palace. Potter is in his first season in ...

Pospisil, Sock reuniting in Indian Wells

After all, it's not so often you see a couple of budding singles standouts decide to team up for Wimbledon—and go on to win the whole shebang.

Here's where on the London Underground EastEnders' Walford East station would be

... links across the city all the way to West London as the District Line travels between Upminster and Ealing Broadway , Richmond and Wimbledon .

Archer injury could be blessing in disguise for England – Wright

Jofra Archer's injury lay-off could be a blessing in disguise for England, according to the fast bowler's Sussex team-mate Luke Wright. England will be ...

Immigration to UK from non-EU countries hits record levels

The number of people moving to the UK long-term from non-EU countries is at its highest level on record, according to the latest estimates. In the year ...

Climate change presents huge opportunity, Bank governor tells investors

The governor of the Bank of England has described the fight against climate change as the “greatest commercial opportunity of our time”, as he ...

10 UK Rappers and Artists Who Are Also Serious Ballers

Known for his slim and short stature, the East London legend was once on the books of Wimbledon and eventually Leyton Orient. Tinchy, a die-hard ...

Statues celebrating a century of cinema unveiled in Leicester Square

Statues of significant moments and characters from cinema have been unveiled in Leicester Square as a celebration of London's film industry.

Pope cancels visit with Rome priests due to 'slight' illness

Pope Francis has missed a planned Mass with Rome clergy due to illness. The Vatican said the 83-year-old pontiff had a “slight indisposition” and ...

Saudi Arabia bans foreign pilgrims amid Covid-19 fears

Saudi Arabia has banned foreign pilgrims from entering the kingdom to visit Islam's holiest sites amid concerns over the coronavirus. The ban ...

Manchester City's most impressive Champions League performances

Manchester City put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals with an impressive 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Campaigners win Court of Appeal ruling over Heathrow third runway

Campaigners trying to block Heathrow expansion have won a Court of Appeal challenge against controversial plans for a third runway. A group of ...

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked schools to remain shut until ...

Coronavirus February 27 – all you need to know

Coronavirus has spread from Wuhan in China to countries across the world, with more than 80,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths ...

How to reduce your chances of catching coronavirus

Thorough hand-washing, maintaining distance from others, and avoiding hand-shakes are among the most effective measures for reducing your risk ...

Court of Appeal hears battle between Dubai ruler and estranged wife

The ruler of Dubai is appealing against a decision to make two judgments public relating to his legal battle with his estranged wife, the Court of Appeal ...

Coronavirus: Fears intensify over European spread

Fears are intensifying over the spread of coronavirus in Europe as France reported its second death and the number of people in Italy with the virus ...

How Manchester City reached the Carabao Cup final

Manchester City will take on Aston Villa in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. City are attempting to successfully defend their title and lift the ...

No grounds to extradite Assange: Court

Julian Assange can't be extradited to the US to face prosecution over WikiLeaks releases because the offences he is charged with are political, his ...

Death toll rises to 20 after Delhi riots during Trump trip

At least 20 people were killed in three days of clashes in New Delhi apparently sparked by US president Donald Trump's first state visit to India.

Pine marten 'helping red squirrel population rebound'

Restoring a native predator is helping the red squirrel population rebound after decades of competition with their grey cousins, researchers said.

Andy Murray could miss Wimbledon and Tokyo 2020 Olympics if the Brit needs more surgery

ANDY MURRAY is worried he may need more surgery — which could rule him out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. Thirteen months after a ...

'Battle of the Babes': Remembering Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon debut

Maria Sharapova arrived at Wimbledon in 2003 for her first tilt at the famed grass tournament and made noise everywhere. From the front pages of the ...

Tousart goal gives Lyon advantage over Juventus

Lyon held out to secure a 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Groupama Stadium. Lucas Tousart's ...

Man sought over theft of Celtic shirt from football museum

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to over the theft of a rare Celtic shirt from the National Football Museum. The green Umbro ...

Maria Sharapova's career in pictures

Five-time grand slam winner Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 32. The Russian burst onto the scene when the ...

Covid-19 travel: What are your rights?

UK holidaymakers have expressed concern about visiting countries affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Here are seven key questions about travellers' ...

Sailor behind dramatic rescue applauded as he collects Queen's Gallantry Medal

A Royal Navy sailor who saved 27 men from a burning ship was given a round of applause as he collected a medal for great courage at Buckingham ...

Liverpool on course to rewrite Premier League record books

Liverpool equalled one Premier League record on Monday night and are on course for several more before a memorable season concludes.

South Korea reports 169 more infections, 11 deaths from coronavirus

South Korean authorities have reported a rise of 169 more cases of the coronavirus known as Covid-19, bringing the country's total number of ...

Andy Murray fears he may miss Wimbledon but says he is not ready to call it quits

Andy Murray will discover in the next few weeks whether he requires more surgery on his right hip that could rule him out of Wimbledon this summer.

Kenin loses opening match again; Barty cruises in Doha

DOHA, Qatar — Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin lost her opening match for the second week in a row as Dayana Yastremska defeated the ...

Andy Murray's Wimbledon in doubt with further hip surgery a possibility

If his fears are realised, it will probably mean missing Wimbledon, where he has not participated in the singles tournament since his right hip originally ...

Late Movie Producer Allison Shearmur's $10.5M Los Feliz Home for Sale

Hollywood producer Allison Shearmur's former Los Angeles home has come on the market for $10.5 million. She died in 2018 at the age of 54.

“It's A Great Lead Up For Wimbledon”- Stefanos Tsitsipas Announces Participation At Queen's Club

Stefanos Tsitsipas is among the players who have been shortlisted for the legendary Queen's Club Tennis Championships. The prestigious ...

Wimbledon parish hold massive fundraiser for Syria

Quizzers from Christ the King parish in Wimbledon Park held a charity quiz and bake sale for the local community to fundraise for CAFOD's Syria crisis ...

'Kvelling' Jewish nursery retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

A “kvelling” Jewish nursery in Wimbledon has retained its “outstanding” Ofsted rating after an inspection last month. The Apples and Honey Nursery ...

Manchester United 'monitoring' coronavirus situation, says Ed Woodward

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says the club are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation as sporting events continue ...

Royal Troon to host 2023 Open Championship

Royal Troon will host the 152nd Open Championship in 2023, extending Muirfield and Turnberry's wait to host golf's oldest major. A century after ...

Roberto Bautista Agut: I like the conditions in Dubai

“Wimbledon was maybe the best tournament I played in my life. I think it was a great experience. I think I learnt a lot from it. I hope I can do the same ...

TENNIS.com Podcast: Baker on the physical grind

A torn MCL at Wimbledon—at the start of a qualifying match against Novak Djokovic—became the catalyst for more problems that would keep him off ...

Tesco to cut 1800 jobs in bakeries overhaul

Tesco is to slash more than 1,800 jobs as part of changes to bakeries in its large supermarkets. The retailer said 1,816 bakery staff are at risk of ...

Diplomats owe £116 million for not paying London congestion charges

Foreign diplomats in London owe more than £116 million in congestion charge debt, Dominic Raab has revealed. In a written statement to MPs, the ...

Court shown image of Manchester Arena bomber moments before attack

A CCTV image taken 19 seconds before the Manchester Arena bomber unleashed carnage on an unsuspecting crowd has been shown in court.

How Aston Villa have fared in League Cup finals

Aston Villa face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. It is the ninth time Villa have reached final of the competition, lifting ...

Queen praises 'tireless work' of MI5 intelligence agents

The Queen has praised MI5 officers for the “tireless work you do to keep our country safe” in her first public visit to the intelligence agency.

Knight determined for England to turn around batting woes

England captain Heather Knight called for batters that flopped against South Africa to step up against Women's T20 World Cup minnows Thailand.

Trump calls Weinstein conviction 'great victory'

US president Donald Trump has said Harvey Weinstein's conviction for rape and sexual assault is a “great thing”. Mr Trump called it a “great victory” ...

Jockstraps, streakers and frogs – sport's most memorable excuses

Deontay Wilder blamed his loss to Tyson Fury on an elaborate pre-fight costume. Wilder, who suffered a seventh-round TKO loss, said the 40-pound ...

BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET, New Wimbledon Theatre

With 22 Grammys and hundreds of millions in worldwide sales, the potentially fascinating story of Gloria Estefan, her husband Emilio and their journey ...

“PopSock” is BACK, baby: Pospisil and Sock get the band back together

Canadian Vasek Pospisil and American Jack Sock had a great run together as a doubles pair, winning Wimbledon as an unseeded pair in 2014.

Democrats build attacks on Bernie Sanders

Worried Democrats have intensified their assault against the party's presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders as the Vermont senator marched toward ...

Klopp savours 'special' Premier League landmark as Liverpool close on title

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the standards his side are setting are incredible after a record-equalling win over West Ham put them within ...

Cabaret, New Wimbledon Theatre- Hannah Padbury, Gumley

On 18th February I was given the opportunity, by the Young Reporters scheme, to watch Cabaret in New Wimbledon Theatre. At the end of the ...

Rose McGowan celebrates Harvey Weinstein conviction

Actress Rose McGowan said Harvey Weinstein will finally know how it feels to have “power wrapped around his neck” after the disgraced film mogul ...

Barcelona coach Setien plays down coronavirus fears ahead of Napoli test

Barcelona boss Quique Setien has dismissed concerns for his players over the spread of the coronavirus in Italy before Tuesday's Champions League ...

Wolfpack handed Huddersfield clash in Challenge Cup

Toronto Wolfpack will play Huddersfield in an all-Super League tie in the fifth round of the Coral Challenge Cup. Toronto's first-ever competitive game ...

American teenager Anisimova upsets Svitolina in Qatar

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2019 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in action ...

Manchester United launch Emerging Talent Programme

Manchester United have embarked on a new initiative aimed at increasing their pool of local talent in order to find potential stars of the future.

Hayes making sure Chelsea don't get complacent in title race

Emotions were at the heart of the Barclays FA Women's Super League draw between Manchester City and Chelsea, believes Blues manager Emma ...

What needs to happen for Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury showdown?

An all-British world heavyweight title unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury represents a mouthwatering proposition. Such a battle ...

5 talking points ahead of this week's Champions League action

Champions League football returns with Chelsea and Manchester City both in action this week. The Blues host Bayern Munich on Tuesday before Pep ...

Billion-year-old seaweed fossils discovered

One-billion-year-old seaweed fossils are believed to be the oldest green algae discovered. They could also be related to the ancestor of the earliest ...

Tripadvisor halts reviews as hole in wall crowned town's top attraction

Reviews of a hole in a wall near a bank have been suspended by Tripadvisor after it was ranked the best thing to do in Ilkeston. The so-called ...

Nasa mathematician Katherine Johnson dies aged 101

Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked on Nasa's early space missions and was portrayed in the film Hidden Figures, has died at the age of ...

Several injured as car hits crowd at German carnival

Several people have been injured after a car drove into a crowd at a carnival procession in Germany, police said. The driver was arrested, but police ...

Martial arts expert found guilty of pensioner's crossbow murder

A sports therapist has been found guilty of the murder of a retired lecturer who was shot with a crossbow outside his home. On Monday, a jury at Mold ...

The lowdown on Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich ahead of Chelsea clash

Chelsea will host Bayern Munich in Champions League action on Tuesday, in the first of a two-leg tussle for a place in the last eight. Here, the PA ...

Royals love this skirt trend: From Kate Middleton to Princess Diana & Queen Letizia

Meghan was glowing at Wimbledon in July 2019 as she watched her close friend Serena Williams in the ladies' singles final. One of her most coveted ...

Mansion once home to British politician converted into a house-share

A mansion once the luxury abode of a British politician has been re-purposed into a communal living space. Kings Weston House in Bristol was ...

Scotland will need to step up in order to beat France – McInally

Stuart McInally admits Scotland will have to make major improvements again if they are to wreck France's Grand Slam bid at Murrayfield. While Les ...

Wisest Womble swaps Wimbledon for Maesteg

Underground, overground, Wombling free - the Wombles from Wimbledon know a thing or two about making good use of the things that they find, the ...

English Standings

AFC Wimbledon (England), 1500 GMT. Oxford United (England) vs. Southend (England), 1500 GMT. Rotherham (England) vs. Milton Keynes Dons ...

Roger Federer to miss clay court season

After losing in the semi-final of the Australian Open to Novak Djokovic, the man who denied Federer at last year's Wimbledon in five thrilling sets, the ...

Free trips to Wimbledon among interests declared by Renfrewshire's MPs

FREE tickets to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and payment for a newspaper column are among the financial interests declared by Renfrewshire's ...

Denis Law's career in numbers

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5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend

It was yet another weekend of VAR controversy as the Premier League returned to a full round of action after the staggered mid-season break.

Snow and further flooding predicted as another week begins with storms

Snow falls are expected to cause problems across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England as warnings of further flooding are issued.

'We could have declared' – Jones revels in dominant England win

Eddie Jones claimed England were so dominant in their 24-12 victory over Ireland that they could have declared at half-time. England surged up to ...

Saharan sandstorm leaves British holidaymakers stranded at airports

British holidaymakers are stranded at airports in the Canary Islands after a Saharan sandstorm. Flights from Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, North ...

Aubameyang double helps Arsenal to back-to-back wins

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as Arsenal recovered from an early setback to beat Everton in a thrilling five-goal clash. The visitors led ...

Trump expresses optimism for US peace deal with Taliban

Donald Trump has said he is ready to sign a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan if a temporary truce holds in America's longest war. Speaking ...

Major search launched for man on Ben Nevis

A major search is under way to locate a man who is believed to have been scaling Ben Nevis. Tomas Gafrik, from Slovakia, was last heard of on ...

Turkey closes border with Iran over coronavirus concerns

Turkey's border with Iran would be closed from Sunday due to the number of coronavirus cases in its eastern neighbour, Turkey's health minister said.

Nobbs reflects on humble beginnings ahead of EURO 2021

Jordan Nobbs has come a long way from playing against a team of boys in a Morrisons car park in Stockton. The Arsenal midfielder is set to be one of ...

Fans' gallery from Blackpool's goalless draw against AFC Wimbledon at the Kingsmeadow

A following of 540 Blackpool fans saw the Seasiders draw 0-0 with AFC Wimbledon at the Kingsmeadow yesterday. By Matt Scrafton. Sunday, 23rd ...

China's coronavirus death toll rises to 2442

The death toll in mainland China from the coronavirus strain known as Covid-19 has risen by 97 to 2,442, Chinese health authorities have said.

What the papers say – February 23

The Labour Party's leadership battle features amid a wide variety of stories on the nation's front pages. The Independent leads with Sir Keir Starmer's ...

Barcelona boss hails Messi as 'best in world' after thrashing Eibar

Barcelona boss Quique Setien described Lionel Messi as “the best in the world” after the Argentinian striker contributed four goals to his side's 5-0 ...

Iran's hard-liners take early lead in election

Iranian state TV has announced the first partial results from the country's parliamentary elections, indicating a strong showing by hard-liners in the ...

Michael Stich: Players Show Too Few Emotions On the Court

Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich says Austria's Dominic Thiem is a complete player but thinks he should come to the net more often, in an ...

Stuart Hogg believes Scotland will kick on after victory in Rome

Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are back on track after finally picking up his first win as skipper. The full-back gave Gregor Townsend's under-pressure ...

Hodgson thinks Palace were boosted by winter break

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson felt the Premier League mid-season break helped them to a much-needed 1-0 win over Newcastle, their first ...

Jeremy Clarkson throws open doors to his farm shop

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson swapped Porsches for potatoes on Saturday as he threw open the doors to his farm shop for the first time. At the Squat ...

Joanna Cherry to challenge Angus Robertson for SNP Holyrood nomination

Two SNP big guns are to go head-to-head in Ruth Davidson's Holyrood seat as Joanna Cherry QC announced she will take on Angus Robertson for ...

AFC Wimbledon vs Blackpool.

AFC Wimbledon were made to settle for a point as their 0-0 draw at home to Blackpool stretched their winless run to seven games. The hosts missed ...

Bath too hot for Harlequins

Ruaridh McConnochie scored two tries for Bath as they saw off Harlequins 19-12 to claim their third Gallagher Premiership win in a row. They were ...

Southampton pile pressure on Aston Villa

Aston Villa's relegation fears deepened after Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory at St Mary's. Dean Smith's side did ...

Blades' hopes of European qualification frustrated by Brighton

Sheffield United had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Brighton on their return to Premier League action as hopes of European football next season were ...

VAR in the spotlight again as Bournemouth go down at Burnley

Bournemouth had two goals disallowed by VAR as Burnley won 3-0 at Turf Moor to keep their hopes of a European spot alive. The Cherries saw Josh ...

Motherwell hang on for draw at Hamilton despite Christopher Long dismissal

Ten-man Motherwell held out in a goalless Lanarkshire derby at Hamilton after having striker Christopher Long sent off in the first half. Long was ...

James Keatings suspension to be re-reviewed by SFA panel

A statement released by The Scottish FA admits that not all evidence was taken into consideration by a member of its judicial panel during a review ...

Virus spreads in South Korea as thousands screened

South Korea has reported an eight-fold jump in viral infections in four days to 433 on Saturday, most of them linked to a church and a hospital in and ...

Disruption on the Southwestern Railway thanks to unstable tree in Putney

Passengers travelling to London Waterloo are being advised to expect disruption until 5pm because of a precarious tree in Putney. Some lines ...

Blackburn's Mowbray questions penalties in 2-2 Brentford draw

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray felt VAR would've overturned two penalty decisions in their 2-2 draw with Brentford. Referee Tim Robinson ...

Chelsea beat Tottenham despite Lo Celso VAR reprieve

Frank Lampard got one over his former manager as Chelsea beat Jose Mourinho's Tottenham 2-1 with goals from Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso in ...

Teen football ace Zayn Bux signs for AFC Wimbledon

He's back at it again, Teen football ace Zayn Bux last week signed for South West London outfit AFC Wimbledon. The 17year old footballer who has ...

Troy Townsend: Football authorities need to be tougher on racism

Kick It Out's head of development Troy Townsend has accused the game's authorities of “making excuses” for racism. Townsend expressed his ...

Windrush draft 'branding Home Office institutionally racist was watered down'

A warning not to water down a review into the Windrush scandal has been issued after it was reported that a portion branding the Home Office ...

More rain and wind set to hit 'flood-sensitive' northern England

More rain in northern England could lead to further flooding in already sensitive areas, the Met Office has said. The Environment Agency has warned ...

Hagi hopes heroics made dad Gheorghe proud

Ianis Hagi hopes he made dad Gheorghe proud after rescuing Rangers' Europa League dreams with his Braga double. Gers' hopes of reaching the ...

Tyson Fury a stone heavier for fight with Deontay Wilder

Tyson Fury has risked sacrificing his renowned speed and agility by weighing in a stone heavier than his first WBC heavyweight title fight against ...

Who are Giles and Mary from Gogglebox, how old are they and why do they call each other nutty?

When Giles and Mary met at the age of 21, Mary was a model and Giles was studying at Wimbledon Art School. Gogglebox couple Giles and Mary.

Damilola Taylor killer jailed for driving into police officer

One of the killers of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor has been jailed for four years after driving into a female police officer. Ricky Preddie was 13 and his ...

Danny Cipriani speaks out after death of ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack

Danny Cipriani has spoken about his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Flack, in an emotional video posted on social media, in which he also said he will release ...

Joelinton is not a natural goalscorer – Newcastle boss Bruce

Steve Bruce has admitted £40million Brazilian striker Joelinton is “not a natural goalscorer” – and urged the 23-year-old to adopt a more selfish ...

Wimbledon fans lose out as ballot puts ball in their court

Wimbledon's decision to move its ticketing ballot system online for the first time this year broke the age-old tradition of requiring fans to apply by post.

Troubles legacy mechanisms must be fully implemented, says Coveney

Ireland's deputy premier has stressed the need to fully implement stalled legacy mechanisms during his first official meeting with Northern Ireland's ...

Royal Mail to increase price of stamps

Royal Mail has said it will increase the price of first class and second class stamps. The postal firm said the price of a first class stamp will jump 6p to ...

Tottenham captain Lloris focused on claiming points at Chelsea

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris knows his side have to get something from their visit to Chelsea on Saturday. Spurs return to action less than 72 hours ...

Robert Lewandowski scores late winner for Bayern Munich against Paderborn

Robert Lewandowski spared Bayern Munich's blushes as his late winner secured a 3-2 victory over bottom-placed Paderborn.Lewandowski's second ...

Charles to visit flood-hit communities of South Wales

The Prince of Wales has arrived in South Wales, where he will visit residents and businesses affected by flooding caused by Storm Dennis. Charles is ...

Aston Villa boss Smith focusing on individual mistakes

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has warned his side that individual mistakes are harming their fight for Premier League survival. Villa, who have ...

Iran reports two more coronavirus deaths

Iran has reported two more deaths from the new coronavirus that emerged in China and said the fatalities were from among 13 new confirmed cases ...

Car park rescue seal released back into the wild

A seal that managed to navigate its way up through a harbour and into a car park has been released back into the wild. The young pup was found ...

Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club Update

Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club's young sisters Mabel-Rose and Willow Scales were among the club's medal winners at the annual Surrey indoor ...

Former doubles No. 1 Connell suffers stroke

He and Michibata reached the Wimbledon doubles final three times (1993 and 1994 with Galbraith, and 1996 with Black) and the Australian Open ...

German gunman calling for genocide kills nine people

A German man who posted a manifesto calling for the “complete extermination” of many “races or cultures in our midst” shot dead nine people of ...

Scientists use AI in quest to uncover new antibiotic

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to help them uncover new types of antibiotic in the face of growing concerns about resistance to the drugs.

McGinn making positive progress – Aston Villa boss Smith

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn is making positive progress in his return from injury, according to manager Dean Smith. The Scot has been ...

Police say Morden stabbing victim's injuries are not life threatening

Poloce have provided an update on the condition if a man stabbed multiple times in Morden on Wednesday night. Officers were called to Malling ...

Callum Reilly returns as AFC Wimbledon host Blackpool

Callum Reilly will be back in the AFC Wimbledon squad for the Sky Bet League One clash with Blackpool. Reilly missed the midweek thrashing at ...

Teenage birdwatcher in plea over environment as she receives honorary doctorate

A teenage birdwatcher has urged students to “tackle the environmental crisis” as she became the youngest Briton to receive an honorary doctorate.

Shrimpers suffer late heartache

SOUTHEND United's under 18 side kicked off their Merit League One campaign with a frustrating 2-1 defeat against AFC Wimbledon. The Shrimpers ...

Coco Gauff's father is Touring Coach of the Year

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — The father of Delray Beach teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff has received a very high honor. Corey Gauff has been named ...

33rd Dail sitting for the first time

The 33rd Dail is sitting for the first time on Thursday, some 11 days after the new political landscape became clear. The 160 TDs gathered at Leinster ...

Victoria's Secret sale agreed

Victoria's Secret, beset by falling sales and uncomfortable questions about its billionaire founder who has run the company for five decades, is being ...

Solskjaer relieved as Manchester United earn tough draw at Club Brugge

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's overriding feeling was relief after Manchester United drew at Club Brugge, where his side's poor start was compounded by the ...

How Erling Haaland compares to the Champions League's pace-setters

Erling Haaland's double against Paris St Germain on Tuesday made him the fastest man to 10 Champions League goals – but how does he compare ...

Father found guilty of killing 14-month-old daughter

A father has been convicted of killing his 14-month-old daughter who suffered a catalogue of injuries. Daniel Ashurst, 33, was cleared by a jury at ...

Blair says all Labour leadership contenders 'significant improvement' on Corbyn

Any of the three remaining Labour leadership hopefuls would be a “significant improvement” on Jeremy Corbyn, according to former prime minister ...

Double murder probe after 'cannabis factory robbery'

A double murder investigation has been launched after two men were knifed to death in a suspected robbery at a cannabis factory. A group of ...

Looking ahead: Not all lost for Federer thanks to grass-court pedigree

It's no secret that Federer's best shot to win another major is at Wimbledon, and he'll have some help in maintaining his standing thanks to his ...

'Go and talk' to flood victims, Jeremy Corbyn tells Prime Minister

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to go and visit flood-hit communities, telling him: “Go and talk to them.”.

Update on the latest sports

as he targets a return for Wimbledon. Federer struggled with his fitness at times during the recent Australian Open, and was clearly hampered when he ...

Allies defend Priti Patel over claims she bullied Home Office officials

Allies have defended the Home Secretary over accusations she bullied officials after it emerged she sought to remove one of her department's senior ...

Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty start for Wales against France

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has called Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty into the starting line-up for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash ...

Perez sets the pace as Racing Point continue strong start

Racing Point continued their strong start to pre-season with Sergio Perez leading the way at lunch in Barcelona. The Silverstone-based team have ...

Eight people shot dead in German city – police

Eight people have been killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau, police said. Regional public broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk reported, ...

Insurer expecting to pay out £20m in claims for Storm Ciara

An insurance company has said it is expecting to pay out around £20 million in claims for damage caused by Storm Ciara as communities handle the ...

Harry and Meghan to end royal duties on March 31

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's lives as working royals will end on March 31 when they stop representing the Queen and become financially ...

Arteta urges Arsenal to show courage in intense Athens atmosphere

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to rise above the heated atmosphere expected to greet the Gunners when they take on ...

New heart valve 'grows with the organ over time'

Scientists have created a heart valve replacement that can be expanded over time as the organ grows. They say it is a big step towards a major goal in ...

Solskjaer admits Rashford could miss rest of the season

Marcus Rashford's season and Euro 2020 dreams could be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed the Manchester United star will be out for at least ...

Burger King breaking mould with new ad?

Burger King is breaking the mould in its new advertising campaign by portraying its Whopper covered in mould in print and TV ads running in Europe ...

Antibiotic linked to increased risk of birth defects, study suggests

The use of frequently prescribed antibiotics in early pregnancy has been linked by researchers to an increased risk of major birth defects. Macrolide ...

Guardiola remains defiant in the face of UEFA sanctions

Pep Guardiola has told his former club Barcelona “don't talk too loud” after their president Josep Maria Bartomeu thanked UEFA for handing ...

Pat Cash On Brandon Nakashima: 'I'm Very Impressed'

The former Wimbledon champion is now getting an up-close look at the #NextGenATP American in their first week working together at the Delray ...

Methane emissions caused by human activity vastly underestimated – study

Scientists have been vastly underestimating the amount of methane humans are emitting into the atmosphere through fossil fuels, according to ...

'Charismatic' TV astronomer Heather Couper dies after short illness

TV astronomer Heather Couper has died after a short illness, her best friend and business partner said. Dr Couper made regular television ...

Tewkesbury nervously waiting for flooding

Residents in Tewkesbury are nervously waiting to see whether their homes will flood as Gloucestershire braces itself for the worst flooding since 2014.

Pioneer Althea Gibson An Almost Forgotten Figure In Two Sports

Not only was Gibson a two-time Wimbledon and two-time US Open tennis champion, the first African American to win either, she was the first African ...

Townsend focused on available Scotland players as Russell misses out again

Gregor Townsend says there has be no fresh talks with Finn Russell as his stand off with the Scotland talisman continues. Russell has missed the ...

Woman plays violin as surgeons remove tumour from her brain

A patient played the violin while having a tumour surgically removed from her brain. Dagmar Turner, 53, played the instrument to help ensure parts of ...

Ireland unchanged for trip to Twickenham

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged starting XV for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with England. The Irish travel to ...

McInally, Toolis and Harris named in Scotland team to face Italy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations trip to Italy. Edinburgh ...

Teenager 'started laughing' when Manchester Arena attacker talked of bomb-making

A teenager has told how he “started laughing” when the Manchester Arena attacker encouraged him to study chemistry to learn how to make bomb.

Laura Ashley bounces back after bank loosens purse strings

High street retailer Laura Ashley has rebounded from two days of struggle as the business won permission to use a loan to fund its daily operations.

Scotland's pro-EU stance triggers watchmaking firm's move from England

A watchmaking firm has quit England for a new base in Scotland as a result of Brexit. Bosses at the Marloe Watch Company said the move was part of ...

UK and Scottish Governments 'close to agreement on climate summit costs'

The UK and Scottish Governments are in the final stages of negotiations on policing for COP26 and Westminster is prepared to foot the bill, according ...

Mason Greenwood misses Man Utd training ahead of Club Brugge tie

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood was absent from training ahead of his side's Europa League tie with Club Brugge. Ole Gunnar ...

A look at Tottenham's Champions League opponents RB Leipzig

Tottenham resume their Champions League campaign with a last-16 tie against RB Leipzig. It is their first meeting with the German side, who are in ...

Matty Taylor hails perfect night as Oxford United thump AFC Wimbledon

MATTY Taylor saluted a performance which saw Oxford United click back into gear as AFC Wimbledon were smashed 5-0 at the Kassam Stadium.

'It's time to win another medal' – Novak Djokovic confirms he will fight Roger Federer for Olympic gold

Last year, Djokovic appeared far less certain about the idea of playing in the Olympics, but Wimbledon is still likely to play a major part in the final ...

Jury begins deliberating in Weinstein rape trial

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial have started deliberating on charges in the landmark MeToo case that could put the once-powerful Hollywood ...

Champions League holders Liverpool suffer first-leg loss at Atletico Madrid

Saul Niguez scored the only goal as Champions League holders Liverpool suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on their return to the ...

Man killed in Highlands mountain fall named

Police have named the man who died after falling from a mountain path in the Highlands last week. Richard Armstrong, 42, from Cumbria, fell from the ...

First Maori woman at Wimbledon recalls her path-breaking career

Ruia Morrison remembers the silence, and the noise, in London when she became the first Maori woman to grace the Wimbledon grass in 1957.

Manchester City turn attentions to West Ham after turbulent week

Manchester City will bid to refocus on their return to Premier League action on Wednesday when West Ham visit the Etihad Stadium. Boss Pep ...

Coronavirus vaccine could take up to 12-18 months, says WHO

A vaccine against coronavirus could take more than a year to develop, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Addressing a press conference ...

Government buildings not required to fly the flag for Andrew birthday

UK Government buildings will not be required to fly the Union flag to mark the 60th birthday of the Duke of York following his decision to step back from ...

Wales prop Wyn Jones knows France's pack offer huge threat

Wales prop Wyn Jones is prepared for a French scrum that will “hit and chase and cheat” when the countries meet in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations ...

Erin Molan scores a huge promotion as legendary commentator is dropped from Channel Nine's ...

'Is this the Ashes or Wimbledon?' Viewers slam Channel Nine after an Australian tennis great is revealed as the host of its cricket coverage · Channel ...

The Wimbledon Streaker Whose Tiny Apron Stole the Show

Wimbledon is the most prestigious and recognizable tennis tournament in the world. The hallowed grass courts of the All England Club field elite ...

Vinnie Jones says Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds can finally Snatch promotion to Premier League three ...

“My two career highlights were winning the FA Cup with Wimbledon in 1988 and then getting promoted with Leeds two years later. “What Wimbledon ...

Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom

Lovely flat in Wimbledon. 3 bedrooms so we will have one spare room for an extra TV room / spare bedroom for guests. We are easy going, sociable, ...

Potential solutions to the striking problem facing Spurs

Tottenham face a striker crisis following the news that Son Heung-min will be out for several weeks after he fractured his right arm in Sunday's win ...

Brian O'Driscoll accuses England boss Eddie Jones of 'scaremongering'

Brian O'Driscoll has accused Eddie Jones of “scaremongering” and admitted he relished the sight of the England head coach's comments backfiring ...

Disney to launch range of princess-inspired wedding dresses

Disney is launching a new wedding dress collection inspired by 16 of its own princesses. The collection features different styles and silhouettes in the ...

Lewis Capaldi and Dave among big winners at male-dominated Brits

Lewis Capaldi and Dave were among the big winners at a male-dominated Brit Awards. Glasweigan singer Capaldi took home the song of the year ...

Cayman Islands added to EU tax haven blacklist

The European Union has added four countries and jurisdictions to its blacklist of tax havens including British overseas territory the Cayman Islands.

Plucky pensioner fights off robber after cash machine confrontation

A plucky pensioner fought back after a robber tried to steal the money he had just withdrawn from a cash machine. The 77-year-old squared up to the ...

Asda sales fall over Christmas due to 'cautious' customer spending

Asda has said that sales slipped lower over the crucial Christmas trading period as customers remained “cautious” with their spending.

Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea have to be focused and cut out mistakes

Mateo Kovacic has challenged Chelsea to “wake up” and take charge of their battle for Champions League qualification. The Blues could see ...

Measles complication warning amid 'unfounded' vaccine fears

Complications from measles are more serious than people realise, doctors have warned, amid increasing cases and “unfounded fears” about the ...

Oxford United's clash with AFC Wimbledon is 'must-win', says Rob Dickie

ROB Dickie believes Oxford United have to beat AFC Wimbledon tonight to avoid slipping out of the play-off race. Since winning the reverse fixture at ...

Manchester United make Chelsea pay as VAR takes centre stage

Harry Maguire was on the scoresheet as Manchester United blew the Premier League's top-four race wide open with a controversial 2-0 victory at ...

Homes evacuated in Monmouth after severe flood warning issued

Homes have been evacuated in Monmouth after a severe flood warning for the River Wye was declared. Water levels are predicted to reach 7.2 ...

Coronavirus concerns cancel Tokyo Marathon for Sacramento runners

Sacramento runners are among tens of thousands of marathoners from all over the world unable to run the Tokyo Marathon after organizers canceled ...

Flood warnings remain in place with more rain to come

Severe flood warnings remain in place in the wake of Storm Dennis, with more rain expected to fall later this week. The Environment Agency (EA) said ...

Launchbury 'extremely proud' of recent England career despite reduced role

Joe Launchbury takes enormous satisfaction from the current phase of his England career even though his days of being an automatic starter appear ...

Lewis Hamilton to continue climate change campaign after sharing Laureus award

Lewis Hamilton vowed to continue to take a lead in the fight against climate change after being declared joint winner of the Laureus World Sportsman ...

Barcelona deny hiring company to post negative messages on social media

Barcelona have strongly denied reports a company was hired to post negative messages on social media about any “person, entity or organisation” ...

Earl of Snowdon and wife agree to divorce

The Earl of Snowdon, the son of the late Princess Margaret, and his wife the Countess of Snowdon have “amicably agreed” that their marriage has ...

Man jailed for raping and murdering promising sports therapy student

A 19-year-old man has admitted raping and murdering a promising student who gave him a place to stay when he was too drunk to go home.

Assad predicts total victory after gains in northern Syria

Syrian President Bashar Assad has congratulated his forces over recent gains in north-estern Syria that led to his troops consolidating control over ...

Coronavirus study prompts optimism despite death toll rise

Mainland China reported 1,886 new cases and 98 more deaths for a total of 1,868 in its coronavirus update on Tuesday as officials said more than ...

Dubai 2020: Tuesday's Order of Play and Match Points

The Swiss player's only straight-sets triumph in the series came in the first round of Wimbledon last year, 6-2, 6-3. Bencic is also bidding to win her first ...

Woman swept away by floodwater is found dead

A woman who was swept away by floodwater during torrential rain from Storm Dennis has been found dead. Yvonne Booth, 55, from the Great Barr ...

British runners 'gutted' after Tokyo Marathon scaled down due to coronavirus

British runners set to take part in the Tokyo Marathon said they were “gutted” after organisers scaled down the race two weeks before the start due to ...

Kitten rescued during storm named Ciara

A frail kitten rescued during Storm Ciara after sheltering under a car is recovering after losing an eye. The small tabby-and-white cat, who has been ...

Fine Gael preparing to go into opposition, says Varadkar

Leo Varadkar has said his party is preparing to go into opposition in the new Dail. After a six-hour parliamentary party meeting on Monday, the Fine ...

Animals rescued during Storm Dennis

Flocks of sheep, horses and pets have been rescued after falling victim to Storm Dennis in Wales. Specialist emergency teams from the RSPCA saved ...

New technology could lead to personalised cancer treatments, experts say

New technology is enabling cancer scientists to look at individual cells, potentially leading to personalised treatments, research suggests. The method ...

Labour MP Debbie Abrahams refused entry to India

The Indian Government has been asked to explain why a Labour MP was denied entry to the country. Debbie Abrahams, who chairs the all-party ...

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Harry Maguire should have seen red

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard insists Harry Maguire should have been sent off before he scored the second goal in Manchester United's 2-0 victory at ...

Extinction Rebellion digs up Cambridge college lawn in environmental protest

Trinity College Cambridge said it “regrets the criminal damage done to its property” after climate activists staged a protest by digging up its lawn.

Sir Elton John plans to complete New Zealand concerts

Sir Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand this week despite being forced to cut short a performance in Auckland on Sunday ...

Covid-19 death toll in China rises by 105

Mainland China has reported a slight upturn in new coronavirus cases but a lower daily death toll than 24 hours earlier. Chinese health authorities ...

UK tourists on one of first flights to Sharm el-Sheikh

British tourists have arrived on one of the first flights from the UK to Sharm el-Sheikh since restrictions were lifted. Flights between the UK and the ...

North Stander: Get ready for a mad scramble to the finishing line - we're still in the fight!

Is it the one which was so woeful against Wimbledon, or the team who played Burton off the park? I really wish I knew the answer, writes North Stander ...

Kodokan: Near-religious experience for foreign judo pilgrims

It would be like a club tennis player knocking up at Wimbledon, a village cricketer striding out to bat at Lord''s or a Sunday League footballer doing ...

Caroline Flack said she would kill herself after alleged assault on boyfriend

Caroline Flack told police she would kill herself after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend in December. The TV presenter was found dead at the age ...

New supercomputer to improve severe weather and climate forecasting

A new supercomputer designed to improve severe weather and climate forecasting is to receive £1.2 billion from the Government towards its ...

Savills rolls out cannabis plans for UK farmers looking to export

Property giant Savills is teaming up with cannabis specialists to launch a one-stop-shop for growers in the UK looking to cash in on exporting the drug ...

Wild beavers reduce flood risk and boost wildlife, study finds

Beavers living wild on an English river have reduced the risk of flooding for local people and boosted wildlife, a five-year trial has found. The aquatic ...

Porto striker Moussa Marega criticises 'idiot' supporters amid racism claims

Porto striker Moussa Marega has hit out at the “idiots” who allegedly racially abused him after his goal at Vitoria Guimaraes on Sunday – and at the ...

Sean Dyche admits Southampton's matchday programme helped Burnley to victory

Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealed comments in the Southampton programme boosted the motivation of his players before kick-off at St Mary's on ...

Real Madrid's title push dented by late Celta Vigo equaliser

LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's five-match winning run came to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by relegation-threatened Celta Vigo at the ...

Footballer thwarted by muddy goalmouth that prompted premature celebration

A footballer in Northern Ireland was left red-faced after celebrating a 'goal' that got stuck in the mud. Portadown FC forward Adam Salley was clean ...

Donald Trump's election year NASCAR visit washed out

Donald Trump gave an election-year embrace to Nascar and its fans on Sunday when he became the second president ever to attend the Daytona ...

“I felt like I couldn't lose.” How John McEnroe turned red mist into success

In 1984, McEnroe won 82 out of 85 games, still a record for consistency in a year he won both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open again. The only defeat ...

Get To Know Top Brit Kyle Edmund | ATP Tour

Wimbledon, obtaining a table at a dining establishment. They stated they were complete yet after that the proprietor acknowledged me, and also stated ...

Heathrow apologises for disruption caused by 'technical issues'

Heathrow Airport has apologised for disruption caused by “technical issues”. The west London hub said extra staff had been put on to help with ...

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

There were five Premier League fixtures across the weekend as the rest of the division enjoyed a mid-season break. Runaway leaders Liverpool ...

Four-some Gunners rout Newcastle

Arsenal continued to show improvement under Mikel Arteta as a second-half blitzing of Newcastle gave them a 4-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Sunday's episode of Love Island pulled after Caroline Flack's death

Love Island will not air on Sunday night following the death of its former presenter Caroline Flack, but the current series will continue. Flack was found ...

Brexit uncertainty still affecting exporters, study suggests

Exporters are still struggling with the impact of Brexit uncertainty and weaker global trade, a business group has warned. The British Chambers of ...

Gerrard disappointed with officials after Rangers edge past Livingston

Steven Gerrard criticised referee Euan Anderson and his team of officials after Rangers narrowly beat Livingston 1-0 at Ibrox. In a fixture that was ...

Martin Freeman says he has smacked his children

Actor Martin Freeman says he has smacked his children, and has at times called them “little f******”. The Hobbit star, who has two children with his ...

Caroline Flack dead at 40 after taking her own life

Caroline Flack has died at the age of 40 after taking her own life. The Love Island star was found dead at her new flat in east London on Saturday.

Coronavirus death toll in mainland China rises to 1665

The death toll from the coronavirus known as Covid-19 in mainland China has risen by 142 to 1,665. Chinese authorities also reported the number of ...

Devolved finance ministers write to Treasury seeking Budget talks

Finance ministers from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged the UK Government to hold urgent pre-Budget talks. The devolved ...

Jordi Alba injury adds to Barcelona's worries

Barcelona have been dealt another injury blow after Jordi Alba suffered a groin strain in the 2-1 victory over Getafe. The Spain full-back was forced off ...

Golf club membership, Wimbledon tickets and more: Somerset MPs' financial interests updated

THE latest list of MPs' financial interests has been released. The Register of Members' Financial Interests is intended to details of investments, roles or ...

Fixture congestion 'absolutely ridiculous', claims Newcastle boss Bruce

Steve Bruce has warned that England will not be able to compete for international honours if the nation's top players continue to be run into the ground ...

The kids are alright, insists Arsenal boss Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists he is pleased with the progress being made by some of the younger members of his squad. The Gunners have ...

All eyes on Kenin and Clijsters as DDF Tennis C'ships clock glorious 20 years

The Belgian joins an incredible line-up that includes 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, defending Dubai champion Belinda Bencic and ...

What Manchester City's European ban could mean for club

Manchester City's two-year ban from European competition could have a number of implications for the club. As well as losing access to the ...

Jurgen Klopp relieved by Sadio Mane's 'perfect' return from injury

Jurgen Klopp hailed Sadio Mane's “perfect” injury return as the fit-again striker bagged a vital winner at Norwich. Senegal attacker Mane climbed off ...

Beating Getafe will get Barcelona's season back on track – Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann believes Barcelona's hard-fought victory over Getafe will help improve confidence as the LaLiga giants bid to get their season ...

Sadio Mane moves Liverpool closer to long-awaited Premier League title

A moment of magic from Sadio Mane was all Liverpool needed to fend off both Storm Dennis and Norwich for a 1-0 Premier League win at Carrow ...

Banksy Bristol artwork given extra protection after 'mindless vandalism'

The family who own the house in Bristol on which a Banksy artwork appeared have covered the graffiti after it was vandalised. A picture shared on ...

Warne Pleased With Millers Performance

Rotherham United Manager Paul Warne told iFollow that he thought his team 'played well' after today's game with Wimbledon this afternoon.

William practised using car seat with a doll, Kate reveals

The Duke of Cambridge won praise for the seamless way he put his newborn son Prince George into a car seat after his birth – but his wife has ...

Confrontational Saracens pack delight Austerberry in Richmond win

Weather conditions may have played their part, but head coach Alex Austerberry was satisfied Saracens could return to the summit of the Tyrrells ...

Moeen Ali eyeing a return to Test cricket this summer

Moeen Ali has set his sights on a Test return this summer, revealing the reason he made himself unavailable for England's tour of Sri Lanka is so he ...

What is self-isolating and how do you do it?

People showing symptoms of the coronavirus are being asked to isolate themselves to stop the spread of the disease. But what is self-isolating and ...

Barcelona edge past gutsy Getafe to pile pressure on Real Madrid

Barcelona survived a second-half Getafe fightback to secure a 2-1 win and ramp up the pressure on rivals Real Madrid. Antoine Griezmann ended his ...

Angela Rayner will 'live in Scotland' to help Labour win 2021 Holyrood election

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Angela Rayner vowed she would “live in Scotland” if necessary to help the party win back power at Holyrood next ...

Dyche heaps praise on Vydra after substitute's 'brilliant' goal seals win

Sean Dyche praised Burnley substitute Matej Vydra for providing the big moment they needed to win 2-1 at Southampton. The 27-year-old was ...

Kate admits to struggling with 'mummy guilt'

The Duchess of Cambridge has confessed to struggling with “mummy guilt” and said she tried “hypnobirthing” when pregnant. In the candid ...

Charlton striker Lyle Taylor: I had pure hatred after being released by Millwall – it was my motivation

The striker has been a huge hit at AFC Wimbledon and Charlton. And Taylor, talking in the Addicks' matchday programme for today's Championship ...

Duchess of Cambridge praises her 'amazing granny'

The Duchess of Cambridge says the childhood experiences she shared with her “amazing granny” are ones she now tries to give her own children.

Steenson helps kick leaders Exeter to hard-fought victory over Gloucester

Exeter captain Gareth Steenson kicked 16 points to lead the Chiefs to a hard-fought 26-15 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm. In difficult conditions, the ...

ONES TO WATCH: Dan Evans – Could British number one end year in the top 20?

In the latest of a mini-series detailing the players with something to prove in 2020, Toby Oliver profiles Dan Evans, and asks if he is finally about to bury ...

Artist wins residency award for Brexit-inspired doomsday bunkers

An artist has won a prize worth £10,000 after creating doomsday bunkers inspired by people stockpiling food amid fears of a no-deal Brexit. Gabrielle ...

Communication firms must alert users before contracts end under new rules

Phone, broadband and pay-TV providers will be forced to alert people when their current contract is coming to an end from Saturday, under new rules ...

Oil rig worker tested for coronavirus

A worker on a North Sea oil platform has been placed in isolation while he is tested for suspected coronavirus. The male crew member on the Tern ...

Carpenter called Storm Denniss inundated with Facebook messages

A cabinet maker from North Yorkshire has been the subject of more than 50 abusive messages – because his name is Storm Denniss. Storm Dennis is ...

Rotherham United v AFC Wimbledon - Millers jockeying for position with 'form horses' like ...

ROTHERHAM UNITED manager Paul Warne's belief that his Millers side have no choice but to continue to be relentless in their pursuit of automatic ...

Tammy Abraham fitness concern for Chelsea

Tammy Abraham faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester United on Monday night. The England striker has ...

Alli knows he was wrong to joke about coronavirus, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho insists Dele Alli knows he was in the wrong over his Snapchat post making fun of the coronavirus and praised the Tottenham ...

English Results

England League One Friday's Match. Lincoln 0, Rotherham 1. Saturday's Matches. AFC Wimbledon 1, Fleetwood Town 2. Blackpool 2, Southend 1.

Bryson fitness boost for Aberdeen

Aberdeen will have Craig Bryson back in their squad for the visit of Ladbrokes Premiership leaders Celtic. The former Derby midfielder has been out ...

European Tour postpones Asian events due to coronavirus

The Maybank Championship in Malaysia and the Volvo China Open in Shenzhen have both been postponed because of the outbreak of the ...

Murdered Kieran Doherty's mother 'relives his death every day'

A murdered dissident republican's mother relives the moment of his death every day, his uncle said. It is 10 years since Kieran Doherty, 31, was found ...

Boris Johnson's new Cabinet agrees to implement points-based immigration system

Boris Johnson's new Cabinet has agreed to implement measures designed to reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from the ...

Coronavirus: Valentine's celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship

Holidaymakers confined to their cabins on a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have been treated to special Valentine's Day meals, gifts ...

Engine 'fanatic' Titchmarsh thrilled to join Flying Scotsman for line reopening

Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh was joined by Flying Scotsman for the official reopening of a heritage steam railway. The classic steam train was ...

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah might miss Tokyo 2020 as Fifa and clubs hold all the cards

“In terms of achievement, I think winning a gold medal is the pinnacle in any sport,” said Andy Murray after Wimbledon in 2012, with the London ...

Storm Dennis brings flood alerts across South East

Flooding from Storm Dennis could be worse than Storm Ciara, experts have warned as the weather system makes landfall in the UK this weekend.

Lampard wants Ziyech to help solve Chelsea's problems with scoring

Frank Lampard wants Hakim Ziyech to solve Chelsea's “puzzle” of struggling to turn dominance into goals next season. Ajax winger Ziyech will join ...

Be my music valentine: Camden venue Koko thanks firefighters

The founder of London music venue Koko has expressed his gratitude to the firefighters who saved the building from a blaze. The building, which has ...

Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley

A suspected shoplifter in Georgia was caught after a quick-thinking customer helped take him down – using a shopping trolley. Officers from the ...

Goran Ivanisevic: novak Djokovic will break Roger Federer's record

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says he considers Novak Djokovic to already be the best tennis player in history and says he will ...

Regular reshuffles 'major weakness' in British politics

Regular reshuffles “undermine good government” and are a “major weakness” in British politics, a leading think tank has suggested. The Institute for ...

Sajid Javid, the tough-talking minister from humble beginnings

Sajid Javid has quit as chancellor little more than six months into the role and just under a month before he was to deliver his first Budget. His shock ...

Charles and Camilla surprise schoolchildren during Tower of London visit

Schoolchildren visiting the Tower of London enjoyed a surprise meet-and-greet with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, as the royal couple ...

Serena Williams and Her Wimbledon Wins With The 'Big Four'

Every tennis professional dreams about dancing on the 'Champions Ball' of Wimbledon someday. It's a rejoicing moment for the winners and with their ...

All England Club Announces Commitments to make Wimbledon More Sustainable

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) has four commitments for itself to reach by 2030 as it aims to make Wimbledon more ...

AFC Wimbledon fans raise over £4m to keep Plough Lane return alive

AFC Wimbledon supporters have raised more than £4m towards building a new stadium at Plough Lane in an effort to meet an £11m shortfall and ...

Marion Bartoli speaks about her fear of failure that defined her career

In an interview with The Tennis Podcast, the Frenchwomen opened up about her struggles post her career that saw her win the Wimbledon Title in ...

Rated: How Coventry City, Portsmouth and Sunderland run-ins compare to promotion rivals

v Peterborough (2nd). v Gillingham (11th). v Oxford (10th). v Blackpool (15th). v Burton (12th). v Wimbledon (20th). Average opponent: 12th ...

AFC Wimbledon football club mini-bond offers up to 4% returns: should you invest?

AFC Wimbledon football club's owner has issued a new bond giving investors and fans the chance to earn interest of up to 4% annually. But does it ...

The secret of their staying power is consistency

Winning the Grand Slam tournaments—Wimbledon, the oldest, Roland Garros, US Open and Australian Open is the ultimate yardstick in determining ...

Mattock is fitness doubt for Rotherham ahead of Wimbledon game

Rotherham defender Joe Mattock is hoping to prove his fitness for Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with AFC Wimbledon. Mattock was forced to ...

Campaign launches to save New Malden Post Office

The campaign to New Malden Crown Post Office launched on Saturday (February 8) as activists and supporters gathered on New Malden High Street.

Andy Murray suffers another injury blow and faces up to four more months out ahead of Wimbledon ...

ANDY MURRAY'S plans for a Wimbledon comeback have been dealt a blow after he suffered a fresh injury setback. The Daily Mail report that there ...

Rishi Sunak: From 'mum's tiny chemist shop' to Chancellor

Newly appointed Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been touted for the top since his arrival in Parliament five years ago. Taking William Hague's Richmond ...

Number of female homicide victims at highest level since 2006

The number of women and girls killed in homicides in England and Wales soared by nearly 10% in a year to the highest in more than a decade, official ...

Internet ticket touts guilty of fraud in landmark trial

Two internet ticket touts who re-sold tickets to high-profile events worth millions of pounds have been found guilty of fraudulent trading following a ...

Chelsea agree deal to sign Ziyech from Ajax

Chelsea have agreed a deal for the summer signing of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax. The Blues must now confirm personal terms with the Morocco winger, ...

Folau set to make Catalans debut against Castleford

Israel Folau will make his Super League debut for Catalans Dragons against Castleford in Perpignan on Saturday. The 30-year-old former Wallabies ...

Donald Trump supporters shatter fundraising records ahead of election

Pro-Trump groups raised more than 60 million US dollars in January and have more than 200 million US dollars on hand for this year's presidential ...

Ford boss urges Government not to ban plug-in hybrids

Plug-in hybrids should be removed from Government plans to ban new petrol and diesel cars as early as 2032, according to a senior figure at ...

Proportion of disadvantaged university students stalls

The proportion of disadvantaged young people going to university has failed to increase, despite a continuing push to boost numbers. New figures ...

Potential Banksy artwork appears in Bristol in time for Valentine's Day

A piece of street art has appeared in Banksy's hometown of Bristol, with speculation that it could be the work of the elusive artist. Residents in the ...

Government not ruling out prosecuting social media company directors – minister

The Government is not ruling out prosecuting directors of social media companies whose platforms ignore planned online harms regulations, ...

Doctors warn London Underground could exacerbate the spread of coronavirus

Doctors have warned the London Underground could be a hotbed for the spread of the strain of coronavirus known as Covid-19. The warning comes ...

Boris Johnson urged to 'fess up' over mystery £15000 holiday gift

Boris Johnson has been urged to “fess up” over who paid for his £15,000 luxury Caribbean holiday after a Tory donor denied funding the New Year ...

Train operator set target for major improvement

A struggling train operator has been set a target to significantly improve performance. Following months of disruption, TransPennine Express (TPE) ...

More than £18m extra needed for Big Ben tower repair works

An extra £18.6 million is needed to repair the tower which houses Big Ben, parliamentary authorities have been told. The new costs would see the ...

Burglar targets home of model and TV presenter Kelly Brook

Model and TV personality Kelly Brook has been left shaken after her home was targeted by a burglar. Police said they were called to an address in ...

Ninth patient tests positive for coronavirus in the UK

A ninth case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK after a patient was taken to hospital in south London on Wednesday. Chief Medical Officer ...

Facebook postpones UK launch of dating service

Love is not in the air on Facebook for the time being, after the social network decided to postpone the launch of its dating service in the UK. The tech ...

London | Murray's return looks to be delayed again

“He needs to go thinking that those matches are the best preparation I could have to be ready for Wimbledon, and that's the only thing he needs to ...

What the papers say – February 13

The coronavirus in London and the government going head-to-head with some of the world's biggest tech companies are among the stories leading ...

MWC technology show cancelled over coronavirus concern exodus

The 2020 Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology show has been cancelled after a growing number of firms pulled out over coronavirus fears.

William regularly writes to bereaved police families, Met chief says

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has revealed the Duke of Cambridge regularly writes to bereaved police families and officers ...

What does Covid-19 outbreak mean for the cruise industry?

A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others cannot leave China.

Oxford English Dictionary updates definition of 'Yid' to include Tottenham fans

The definition of the word “Yid” in the Oxford English Dictionary has been updated to include “a supporter of or player for Tottenham Hotspur Football ...

The Czech Wimbledon begins with wins for Duda, Vidit and Vitiugov

2/13/2020 – It's only the second edition of the Prague Masters 2020, but everyone is already calling it the Czech Wimbledon! Jan-Krzysztof Duda is the ...

Eoin Morgan remains upbeat despite England's T20 defeat against South Africa

Eoin Morgan insists England's agonising one-run defeat to South Africa in the opening Twenty20 will stand his side in good stead ahead of this year's ...

Sky is the limit for record-breaking darts star Fallon Sherrock

Groundbreaking darts player Fallon Sherrock is convinced she can one day become world champion as her incredible rise continues. The 25-year-old ...

Italian Post Office delivers stern rebuke to Maurizio Sarri

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri appears to have got on the wrong side of the Italian Post Office after it hit back at his press conference comments.

Ryan Giggs concerned that England could snatch Neco Williams off Wales

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has expressed concern over reported England interest in Liverpool defender Neco Williams. Williams has been capped ...

Eoin Morgan accepts blame as England fall short against South Africa

Eoin Morgan shouldered the blame for England's dramatic one-run defeat to South Africa in the first Twenty20 after holing out to expose the lower ...

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti eyeing extended stay at Goodison Park

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is already eyeing an extended stay at Goodison Park despite only signing a lengthy contract in December. The Italian ...

Anderson, Pouille, Stosur Head Oracle Challenger Series Indian Wells

A two-time Grand Slam finalist (2017 US Open, 2018 Wimbledon), Anderson highlights a deep men's main draw as he continues his comeback ...

Garbine Muguruza accepts wild card for DDF Tennis Championships

The Spaniard, who won the French Open in 2016 and followed up with a Wimbledon triumph in 2017, made a stunning run to the final of the Australian ...

Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus, FIA confirms

Formula One has confirmed that the Chinese Grand Prix will be postponed following the outbreak of coronavirus. The disease has claimed more than ...

US regulators probe five tech giants' acquisitions

US federal regulators are stepping up their investigation of the market dominance of five giant tech companies, demanding detailed information on ...

China's coronavirus crisis hits global flow of letters and parcels

Postal operators in the US, China and elsewhere have said the suspension of flights to slow the spread of a deadly new coronavirus is having a major ...

'Not an option': Former Wimbledon champ slams 'fake' tennis players

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says modern players don't feel the weight of losses the same way their predecessors do, arguing they ...

Home Office reviewing eight Jamaica deportation cases

The cases of eight people who were due to be deported to Jamaica are being reviewed by the Home Office after fresh legal representations were ...

AFC Wimbledon 0-0 Ipswich: Dons hold firm to deny promotion-chasing Town

Goalkeeper Joe Day produced a series of fine saves as AFC Wimbledon held Ipswich to a goalless draw at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Vettel backs Ferrari's new Formula One car

Ferrari have taken the wraps off the car they hope will end Lewis Hamilton's dominance of Formula One. During a glittering ceremony at the Teatro ...

Rebels shoot down Syrian helicopter as fighting intensifies

Rebels have shot down a Syrian military helicopter in northern Syria, killing its crew members in a fiery crash. The incident happened as the ...

Hockney masterpiece sells for £23.1 million

David Hockney's The Splash has sold for more than £23 million at auction. The 1966 piece by the Bradford-born artist depicts the spray from a dive ...

Woods approached to join breakaway Premier Golf League

Tiger Woods has been approached by the organisers of a proposed Premier Golf League, but admits he is still trying to “figure it all out”. Under the ...

A tram network linking Colliers Wood to Sutton is on the cards

Options that had been floated included a tram between Sutton and Wimbledon or a choice of three routes which would use Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ...

Coronavirus tests in Scotland double in 48 hours

The number of people in Scotland tested for coronavirus has doubled in 48 hours, according to the latest figures. Statistics published by the Scottish ...

William shoots some hoops – with a little help from Charles

The Duke of Cambridge tried shooting hoops – with a little help from the Prince of Wales – on a rare joint visit to a new military rehabilitation centre.

Wilder says “nervous energy” is behind Fury's changes ahead of rematch

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder feels “nervous energy” is behind Tyson Fury's decision to switch trainers and pile on the pounds ahead ...

Starmer re-commits Labour to abolishing university tuition fees

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to uphold Labour's commitment to abolish tuition fees, as the leadership hopeful sets out his plans to lead the party back ...

Team GB's Shauna Coxsey primed for historic Tokyo 2020 appearance

Shauna Coxsey shivers at the prospect of emulating her illustrious Olympic climbing predecessors after being named in the Great Britain team for the ...

PA Media Group buys stock images business Alamy

PA Media Group has bought stock images business Alamy for an undisclosed fee, the company has announced. Alamy has almost 200 million images ...

AFC Wimbledon 0

Utter. 0. robmonkey007 added 22:05 - Feb 11. Holy cr*p we are f*ckin useless. This is an appalling state our club are in. Huge clearout over the ...

Lorry driver stranded at Queensferry Crossing with mobile home

A lorry driver delivering a mobile home to a holiday park in Fife has been left stranded at the closed Queensferry Crossing. The bridge over the Forth is ...

Great Britain handed trip to Mexico in Fed Cup play-offs

Great Britain have been drawn away to Mexico in April's Fed Cup play-offs. Britain's defeat by Slovakia last weekend means they must beat Mexico to ...

Sinn Fein assessing coalition options

Sinn Fein is working to establish the viability of a left-wing coalition government in Ireland. In the wake of a stunning election result, leader Mary Lou ...

Royal divorces over the years

Members of the royal family have often been unlucky in love, with their relationship woes hitting the headlines. Three of the Queen's four children went ...

King proud women's tennis leads fight for equality

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 10, 2018. Billie Jean King sits in the Royal Box ...

Gorilla born by emergency caesarean celebrates fourth birthday at zoo

A gorilla born by emergency caesarean has celebrated her fourth birthday – marking the end of zookeepers giving her daily milk. Afia, whose name ...

UN warns of 'major shock' as Africa locust outbreak spreads

Uganda is scrambling to respond to the arrival of the biggest locust outbreak that parts of East Africa have seen in decades. An emergency ...

Russell return will be on Townsend's terms

Gregor Townsend has left the door open for Finn Russell to rejoin the Scotland squad but stressed he must sign up to the new standards of behaviour ...

Flybe plane hit by lightning travelling to Jersey

A plane was hit by lightning this morning when flying between the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. One passenger described how “a bright ...

Sturgeon stresses importance of close relationship with EU after Brexit

Scotland's First Minister has warned of the cost of the UK diverging too far from EU regulations after Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon told the European Policy ...

What is a sinkhole and are they caused by bad weather?

A sinkhole has opened up on a residential road in Essex after Storm Ciara swept across the UK with strong gales and heavy downpours. A motorist ...

Hand injury ends Jonny Gray's Six Nations

Scotland's Guinness Six Nations campaign has been dealt another blow after Jonny Gray was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.

LIVE AFC Wimbledon - Ipswich Town League One - 12 February 2020

League One – Follow the Football match between AFC Wimbledon and Ipswich Town live with Eurosport. The match starts at 03:45 on 12 February ...

Emery: Players' attitudes to blame for Arsenal's failings

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery has accused some of his players of not having “a good attitude” in a stout defence of his 18-month reign at the ...

Ed Woodward looks to 'important' summer for Manchester United

Ed Woodward believes this summer is an “important opportunity” for Manchester United to build a squad finally capable of challenging for Premier ...

FA seeks observations from Dele Alli over coronavirus video

The Football Association has written to Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli to seek his observations about a social media post in which he appeared to joke ...

Blue Jackets: 2018 first round pick Liam Foudy joins team on emergency recall

It was Gauff who beat Williams' older sister, Venus, on the way to the fourth round of Wimbledon last month. Might another stunner be in the offing?

Government announces emergency aid for areas hit by Storm Ciara

The Government has activated an emergency financial aid package for areas devastated by Storm Ciara, after a motorist was killed by a falling tree ...

Testosterone levels affect risk of metabolic disease and cancers – study

Higher levels of a male sex hormone increase the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes in women, while reducing the risk in men, new research ...

Climbers rescued in blizzard after scaling Ben Nevis in trainers

Four people had to be rescued near the summit of Britain's highest peak after getting caught in blizzard conditions without proper kit – with some of ...

Ade Azeez returns to Torquay United on loan to the end of the season

Gulls manager Gary Johnson has taken the 26-year-old former Charlton Athletic, AFC Wimbledon, Partick Thistle and Cambridge United forward on a ...

First same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland welcomed

The legalising of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland this week has been welcomed by some Stormont ministers. Deputy First Minister Michelle ...

Horses rescued from flooded field as emergency services battle Storm Ciara

Two horses had a lucky escape in Barnsley after they were pulled from a severely flooded field by firefighters. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue was ...

Halep confident of success at DDF Tennis C'ships

And it came after an excellent 2019 season that saw her add a Wimbledon trophy to display alongside the one she claimed at Roland Garros a year ...

Southend United midfielder Lewis Gard set to end 16 months of injury frustration

But Gard is now back in full training and will feature for the under 23 side against AFC Wimbledon at Boots & Laces tomorrow, much to the delight of ...

Man who plotted attacks at tourism hotspots guilty of terrorism offences

A jihadist who plotted massacres at busy London tourist hotspots has been convicted of terror offences little more than a year after he was cleared of a ...

How newly-promoted Sheffield United have put themselves in European contention

Sheffield United have been a revelation this season. Many tipped them for an immediate return to the Championship following promotion but the club's ...

Wimbledon champion Robert Farah free to resume playing despite doping breach

Wimbledon and US Open doubles champion Robert Farah has escaped a ban despite being found in breach of tennis's Anti-Doping Programme, ...

Death toll rises as storm moves across Europe

A storm has battered Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy rains, killing at least seven people and causing severe travel disruption as it moved ...

Two children killed as tourist speedboats collide in Thailand

Two Russian children have died in a collision between two speedboats off a Thai resort island. The victims were a 12-year-old boy and a six-year-old ...

REPORT: Birmingham Moseley 19 Rosslyn Park 31

Ben Howard's try was the pick of the bunch in a game of two halves as Rosslyn Park held off Birmingham Moseley at Billesley Common. The London ...

British man who caught coronavirus in Singapore linked to other cases

A British man who caught coronavirus in Singapore appears to be linked to at least seven other confirmed cases in England, France and Spain.

McDonald rides crest of wave with Dublin constituency success

A huge media scrum was poised at the main entrance to the Simmonscourt complex ahead of the arrival of Mary Lou McDonald. They had been ...

Simona Halep plans to keep the momentum going in Dubai Duty Free Championship

It came after an excellent 2019 season that saw her add a Wimbledon trophy to display alongside the one she claimed at Roland Garros a year before.

England U15's Leo Castledine kicks off our new 'Wonderkids' challenge

In the first episode of BBC Sport's Wonderkids series, England Under-15 footballer Leo Castledine aims to score high in a three-part skills challenge.

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say. Bayern Munich want Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool this summer and help lead a new era of dominance in Germany, The ...

Coronavirus death toll climbs to 908

China's coronavirus death toll rose by 97 early on Monday to 908, with the number of confirmed cases on the country's mainland increasing to 40,171.

Laura Dern gets early birthday present with Oscars win

Laura Dern got an early birthday present as she won the best supporting actress Oscar. Her mother, the actress Diane Ladd, wiped away tears as she ...

Heavy snow and high winds expected in Scotland

Scotland is braced for heavy snow and strong winds with weather warnings in force across most of the country. Authorities are warning there may be ...

What the papers say – February 10

The fallout from Storm Ciara dominates most of Monday's front pages. The Daily Express, Metro and the i all lead with Ciara, dubbing it the “storm of ...

Reilly Opelka, Tennys Sandgren add intrigue to New York Open

Rifle-serving Milos Raonic, a 2016 Wimbledon finalist and quarterfinalist at the Australian Open, is the No. 2 seed and Kevin Anderson of South Africa, ...

Recanvass of Iowa caucus results sought by Bernie Sanders

A “partial recanvass” of the Iowa causus results has been requested by Bernie Sanders. The state was the first contest as the Democratic party look to ...

Setien happy with Barcelona's comeback victory over former club Real Betis

Quique Setien was pleased by the manner of Barcelona's comeback victory at former club Real Betis as the La Liga title race heats up. Having bowed ...

Conte reluctant to talk up title chances as Inter go top

Antonio Conte insists it is still too soon to tip his Inter Milan side as Serie A title contenders despite going top of the table on Sunday. Marcelo Brozovic ...

World's largest aerial firework launched over US ski resort

A firework launched over a US ski resort town has set a record for the world's largest aerial such device. The 2,800lb shell flew 2,200 feet above the ...

Jordan Pickford hits back over criticism

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has taken a swipe at player-turned-pundit Gary Neville and a host of other critics who he feels “hate” him.

Eddie Jones warns against expanding Six Nations Championship

Eddie Jones has cautioned the Six Nations against expanding the competition after revelling in a wrestle between England and Scotland played in ...

Ministers unveil plans for 10 new free ports

Plans for up to 10 new free ports across the country have been unveiled by the Government. Ministers claim the new “business and enterprise hubs” ...

Daughter of record-breaking adventurer claims hot air balloon world record

The daughter of a record-breaking explorer has added to her own collection of achievements by breaking the women's world record for altitude in a ...

Children race llamas in Ecuadorian highlands

The tiny rider sat atop the towering steed that would carry him to victory in the annual llama races at Llanganates National Park in Ecuador. Wellington ...

Boss Wilder hails Blades' belief as comeback sinks Bournemouth

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was proud of the character his team showed in coming from behind to beat Bournemouth. The visitors led through ...

Tata Open champion Vesely doubtful for Bengaluru ATP Challenger

Every single year, I had big success, like playing in the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2016, 2018. I always had some big wins, but was never able to ...

Iain Henderson targets redemption against England at Twickenham

Ireland lock Iain Henderson hopes painful memories of being humiliated by England in 2019 can help clinch Triple Crown glory at Twickenham.

Rafael Nadal Reveals the Most Important Moments of His Career

“Several reasons make Wimbledon 2008 a key moment in my career. I'd say the 2009 Australian Open was unexpected due to the way I arrived there, ...

Thai soldier shot dead after killing 26 in gun rampage

A soldier angry over a financial dispute has been shot dead by police after gunning down 26 people and wounding 57 in Thailand's worst mass ...

Livingston boss Holt sees missed opportunities all round

Livingston manager Gary Holt believes some players did not take their chance in the 1-0 William Hill Scottish Cup defeat to Inverness. The Lions' boss ...

Kim Clijsters makes her comeback at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Clijsters joins a line-up that includes 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep, US Open winner Bianca Andreescu, 2020 Australian Open champion ...

Director of ITV's Victoria to teach on Cambridge University writing course

Cambridge University is to offer a scriptwriting course for the first time to help “break out fresh, exciting voices” in the age of Netflix. A director of ITV's ...

Public advised to avoid woodlands during Storm Ciara

Authorities have urged people to stay away from a number of beauty spots across Ireland as Storm Ciara arrives. Orange status wind warnings have ...

Audi to enter lifestyle biz with restaurant bookings, Wimbledon seats

German luxury carmaker Audi is gearing up to become a service provider as well, offering a host of premium lifestyle services to its customers in India, ...

After the fires come the floods as Australia's wild summer continues

Australia's wild summer weather has continued over the weekend with torrential rain lashing the east coast, extinguishing a major wildfire but causing ...

Riverdance gala Dublin performance marks 25 years since first show

Riverdance will mark the 25th anniversary of its first ever show with a gala performance at the venue where it all began. The Irish dancing ...

Thai soldier shot dead after killing 27 in gun rampage

Thai police on Sunday shot dead a soldier who killed 27 people and wounded 57 in the worst mass shooting in the country's history. Prime Minister ...

Coronavirus death toll hits 811, eclipsing SARS

The death toll in China from the coronavirus has risen to 811, surpassing SARS fatalities in the 2002-2003 outbreak, Chinese health authorities ...

Barton lauds strength of squad after victory at Wimbledon

“That was the difference – Wimbledon fought hard and played really well but our ability to bring Madden, Paul Coutts and Barrie Mckay off the bench ...

Modern-day witches 'still facing endless abuse'

Four hundred years after they were burned at the stake, modern-day witches say they are still facing persecution. Toni Hunt says she and her fellow ...

Scotland braced for disruption as Storm Ciara batters the country

Scotland is braced for high winds and heavy rain as Storm Ciara batters the country, with warnings of a risk of danger to life. Authorities warn the storm ...

Amputation surgeon back at work after having both legs removed

A surgeon who has amputated thousands of limbs during his career has returned to work after having both of his legs removed. Vascular surgeon Neil ...

Brighton's character and spirit delights boss Graham Potter

Brighton manager Graham Potter hailed his side's character after a late own goal by Watford's Adrian Mariappa ensured the points were shared in a ...

Richarlison stunner helps Everton overcome Pickford howler to beat Palace

Richarlison's superb individual goal helped lift Everton to within five points of the Champions League places after a 3-1 win over struggling Crystal ...

Three injured after pub roof collapses

Three people were injured after part of a pub roof collapsed as Storm Chiara swept across the country. Emergency services were called to the scene ...

Juventus open door for Inter after shock defeat at Verona

Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Verona as the battle for the scudetto took another twist. Douglas Costa saw an early effort ...

Storm Ciara set to batter UK with winds of 80mph

Storm Ciara is set to batter the UK with heavy rain and winds of more than 80mph. Weather warnings have been issued across the country for Sunday, ...

Manchester City boss Guardiola yet to think about summer revamp

Pep Guardiola claims not to have given much thought to whether the Manchester City squad might be revamped in the summer. City are expected to ...

Milton Keynes 'leading' conference centre destination for Wuhan returnees

The passengers on the evacuation flight out of China will have access to entertainment including Netflix when they arrive at their hotel. Kents Hill Park ...

Musa Barrow brace helps Bologna win at Roma

Musa Barrow struck twice for Bologna as Roma missed the chance to climb back into the Serie A's top four in a 3-2 home defeat. Gambia forward ...

Michael Walker: Hearts and Wimbledon show that fan ownership model can work

In his idiosyncratic interview with the Financial Times at the start of last month, over vodka and pork knuckles in Bavaria, Alisher Usmanov discussed ...

May insists England are determined to make amends against Scotland

Jonny May insists England are determined to revive their Guinness Six Nations title ambitions by making amends for a feeble opening in Paris when ...

Milton Keynes quarantine site for Britons returning from coronavirus-hit city

Around 150 Britons being flown back from the coronavirus-hit city of Wuhan on Sunday will be quarantined at a facility in Milton Keynes. South Central ...

Harry 'reveals therapy over mother's death' during Florida speech

The Duke of Sussex has reportedly revealed, during the Sussexes' first event since announcing they will leave the royal family, he has been in therapy ...

US vice president indicates Huawei decision could jeopardise trade talks

Boris Johnson's decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in Britain's 5G network could threaten a post Brexit trade deal between the UK and ...

Social media trolls should face custodial sentences – Chris Kirkland

Social media trolls should face custodial sentences because of the impact their comments can have on the victim's mental health, former Liverpool ...

Beales to close half of its stores after collapse

Department chain Beales is to close 12 of its stores after efforts to sell all 23 failed, according to administrators KPMG. The 139-year-old business ...

England frustrated by rain in second ODI against South Africa

England's bid to level the one-day international series against South Africa looks set to be dashed by intermittent rain at Durban. Following a delayed ...

Eoin Morgan feels Jofra Archer injury could work to England's advantage

Eoin Morgan believes Jofra Archer's three-month injury lay-off may be a blessing in disguise, allowing the paceman to reset himself after a difficult first ...

Pep Guardiola brushes off Lionel Messi to Manchester City talk

Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions Manchester City could sign world player of the year Lionel Messi. The Barcelona playmaker has again ...

Plenty more to come from Ireland, says scrum coach Fogarty

Ireland supporters have been promised “there's plenty more to come” from their team ahead of a Guinness Six Nations showdown with Grand Slam ...

Roy Hodgson sees no reason to doubt his Palace future

Roy Hodgson has revealed he held positive talks with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish this week over extending his stay at the club.

Roy Hodgson confident of being offered new Crystal Palace deal

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is confident chairman Steve Parish will put a new contract in front of him soon. The Eagles are in the middle of ...

Alun Wyn Jones hoping Wales can weather the storm against Ireland

Wales will aim to stay firmly in contention for a second successive Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend – and not be blown off course by Storm Ciara.

'Andy Murray could have won a calendar or career Grand Slam if not for injury,' says legend Rod ...

In 2016, the year he reached world number one, he won Wimbledon and lost to other finals and Laver, the only man to win two calendar slams in his ...

Global players' union calls for longer period to assess potential concussion

The world players' union says medics need “significantly more” than three minutes to properly assess concussion. The game's protocols around ...

Administrative error could end Saracens' Heineken Champions Cup defence

Saracens' Heineken Champions Cup defence could be under threat after it emerged that prop Titi Lamositele may have been ineligible to play against ...

AELTC introduces 2030 targets to boost sustainability of Wimbledon

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) has four commitments the organisation will aim to reach by 2030 in a drive to make Wimbledon ...

Prison officer jailed following affair with notorious gangster inmate

A prison officer who had a behind bars sexual relationship with notorious gangster Curtis “Cocky” Warren and got a tattoo of his name has been jailed ...

Five dead amid storm in US

At least five people have died after a powerful storm hit the south-eastern United States. Nearly 150,000 homes and businesses in the region were ...

The massive appeal of Wimbledon revealed as it tops list of most-talked about sporting events of ...

The power of Wimbledon and tennis in general has been revealed with the SW19 event named the most-talked sporting event of 2019 in the UK.

Phillip Schofield: From Gordon The Gopher to king of daytime TV

Phillip Schofield has graduated from the Broom Cupboard to enjoy one of the most enduring careers in television. He made his name alongside ...

US presidential election: Call for 'recanvass' of Iowa results after delays

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee has called for a “recanvass” of the results of Monday's Iowa caucus, which was marred by ...

Prosecutors rest case at Weinstein rape trial

Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial have rested their case after more than two weeks of evidence punctuated by harrowing accounts from six ...

US agency approves vehicle designed not to have human driver

The US government's highway safety agency has for the first time approved a company's request to deploy a self-driving vehicle that does not meet ...

Researchers examine remains of young sperm whale stranded in Thames

Scientists have conducted an examination of a sperm whale which stranded in the Thames estuary, far from the deep waters the marine mammals are ...

John Bercow slapped down by Commons authorities over autobiography

Former speaker John Bercow has been strongly rebuked by the House of Commons authorities for naming members of staff without their permission in ...

Ireland skipper Sexton throws support behind 'marked man' Murray

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists “marked man” Conor Murray is doing enough to justify his starting role for the Guinness Six Nations. Scrum-half ...

Surge in migrants trying to cross Channel despite near-freezing temperatures

Search and rescue operations continue after a surge in migrants trying to cross the English Channel on Thursday. Despite near-freezing air ...

Bells will ring at Westminster Abbey on Andrew's birthday

The bells of Westminster Abbey will still ring out in celebration of the Duke of York's 60th birthday, it has been confirmed. Andrew, who stepped down ...

Cleverley set for Watford return at Brighton

Watford have been handed a fresh boost in their battle for Premier League survival with the return of Tom Cleverley from injury. The former ...

Tories reprimand MP for speaking alongside far-right politicians at conference

A Tory MP who was widely-condemned for speaking alongside far-right politicians at a conference has been reprimanded by the party but has ...

John Lewis could shut stores without improvements, new chairwoman warns

John Lewis and Waitrose could be forced to shut stores unless the financial performance of the department store and supermarket group improves, ...

'Slaughter' email address linked to Manchester bomber's brother, court told

An email address containing the threat “we have come to slaughter” in Arabic was linked to the Manchester bomber's brother and used to buy a key ...

Rooney's FA Cup reunion with Man Utd scheduled for March 5

Wayne Rooney's reunion with Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round will be televised live on Thursday, March 5. The former England striker, ...

Rafael Nadal names his top career highlights, admitting: 'Winning Wimbledon was a key moment'

Rafael Nadal has officially had such a good career that he finds it utterly impossible to narrow down a list of his most special achievements to just three ...

Nick Tompkins enjoying Welsh comforts away from troubled Saracens

Nick Tompkins has described life with Wales as “a nice distraction” following events at crisis club Saracens. The Saracens centre will make a first ...