Dwain Chambers to return at age 40 Former world indoor champion Dwain Chambers is to make his return to athletics at age 40. Chambers has been announced as a participant in the […]
Dwain Chambers to Return at age 40 and other stories
Eden Hazard to Real Madrid? and other stories
Eden Hazard expected to tell Chelsea he wants to join Real Madrid. Eden Hazard, the 2015 PFA player of the year, is reportedly prepared to inform Chelsea of his intentions to move […]
Transfer window latest and other stories
Transfer deadline day update Here’s the latest transfer news as the window draws to a close: Huddersfield Town have signed striker Karlan Grant from League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed […]
City face title challenge and other stories
City adrift in title race Pep Guardiola has admitted that his Manchester City team face an uphill struggle to make up ground on league leaders Liverpool. After Tuesday night’s 2-1 defeat to […]
Emiliano Sala search resumes and other sports stories
“No hope” of finding missing Cardiff City player Joe Carden Guernsey Police have resumed their search for the missing single-turbine engine plane after it disappeared from the radar over Alderney sometime after […]
Mayor’s scheme to get women into senior jobs and other stories
London mayor Sadiq Khan’s initiative to get women into leadership roles The Mayor of London has launched a new leadership scheme called ‘Our time’ to address the shortage of women in senior […]
Sadiq Khan defends violent crime strategy, and other stories
Sadiq Khan has defended his initiatives against violent crime The Mayor of London has been criticised for his response to a rise in knife and gun crime in the capital, but argues […]
North Korea has freed three US citizens and other stories
North Korea has freed three US citizens North Korea has released three US citizens ahead of a meeting between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. One of the men was jailed in 2015, […]
Members of Iran’s nuclear agreement pledge to fulfil their agreements following US withdrawal, and today’s other headlines
Members of Iran’s nuclear agreement pledge to fulfil their agreements following US withdrawal The UK, France, Germany, China and Russia have all said they willl continue to commit to the Iran nuclear […]
Vasaloppet – the world’s oldest ski race that welcomes both professionals and beginners
If you enjoyed when London was covered in snow thanks to the Beast from the East, then perhaps your inner snowman should come forth and head north – to participate in the […]
Alfie Evans parents last ditch appeal, and other stories
Severely ill child Alfie Evans’ case to face Court of Appeal The parents of Alfie Evans are today making a final challenge against the High Court ruling on Monday, that prevents them […]
Gun salute celebrates birth of royal baby, and other stories
The new prince was honoured in the traditional fashion by a gun salute in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London this afternoon. The prince is the Duke and Duchess of […]
Statue of Millicent Fawcett unveiled in Parliament Square, and other stories
Prominent Suffragist Millicent Fawcett has been honored by a statue unveiled today in Parliament Square. The bronze casting is by the artist Gillian Wearing. It is the first statue of a woman […]
London Marathon 2018: Record Recap
The 2018 London Marathon has been one for the record books. Mo Farah came third in the men’s elite race with a new British record. He finished in two hours, six minutes […]
Three things you didn’t know about the 8 minute Chinese presentation in the 2018 Olympic closing ceremony.
On 25th February, the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games was held in PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, South Korea. As the host of the 2022 Games in Beijing, China presented an […]
Man in penguin costume and father attacked by gang on Chelmsford train
Three men have been assaulted on a train to Chelmsford. The incident began when a teenager, dressed in a penguin costume, went to the train’s toilet. Six men sitting nearby asked him […]
Maria Sharapova has been denied entry to the French Open and other stories
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has decided to not hand Russian professional tennis player, Maria Sharapova, a wildcard entry to the French Open to ‘protect’ the sport’s standards. Sharapova, who’s 30, was ranked too […]
Chelsea Manning freed from prison and other international stories
35-year-old US soldier, Chelsea Manning, who is responsible for leaking classified government materials to WikiLeaks, has been released from a Kansas Military prison today. Manning was convicted of espionage and 20 charges in […]
Labour defends corporation tax raise and other stories
Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey has defended Labour’s pledge to raise corporation tax to twenty six per cent. The pledge was released in the manifesto they launched in Bradford today. She […]
Trump accused of sharing classified information with Russians and other stories
Labour officially launch manifesto Labour have launched their manifesto, becoming the first major political party to do so before the general election. The party describe it as a ‘radical and responsible’ plan […]
Leading parties make energy promises, Kelvin MacKenzie leaves The Sun and other stories
Tories pledge to cap prices The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy prices should they win the General Election. Prime Minister Theresa May hopes the move could save approximately 17 million […]
EU and UK at odds over Brexit bill and other stories
Brexit Secretary David Davis says that the UK will not pay the claimed €100 billion bill that the Financial Times has reported the EU will be demanding. While no figure has been […]
First ever profitable Transfer Window for Premier League closes
Premier League clubs have recorded a transfer window with profit for the first time ever, despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215 million. Top-flight sides brought in £40 million more […]
Sergio Garcia overcomes Sudden Death playoff to become the 2017 Masters Champion
Sergio Garcia secured a major title victory at The Augusta National, finally shedding the title of ‘the best player without a major’ at the seventy fourth attempt. The Spaniard edged his Ryder […]
Olympic show jumper Nick Skelton to retire
Top British show jumper Nick Skelton CBE has announced his retirement after four decades of competing. The 59 year old rider has competed at seven Olympic games, winning gold twice. He has […]
Hodgson in Leicester talks and other sports stories
Premier League Champions Leicester City have held talks with former England manager Roy Hodgson, with a view to finding a long-term successor to Claudio Ranieri. The club’s Thai owners are also thought to […]
Wayne Rooney not leaving for China and other sport stories
Wayne Rooney has offers to go to China but will not be leaving Manchester United before the Chinese Transfer Window Rooney’s advisers have been approached by several Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs […]
Coyle out and Mowbray in at Blackburn Rovers
Fifty three year old coach Tony Mowbray has agreed to a eighteen month contract at Ewood Park and replaces Owen Coyle, who was sacked on Tuesday. Blackburn Rovers are pleased to announce […]
Pastygate, Falcao fails to fell City, and more sports stories
Piegate: Wayne Shaw resigns Wayne Shaw, the reserve goalkeeper for National League side Sutton United, has resigned. The news comes amid speculation that he may have broken FA regulations on betting. A […]
Kisenosato is Japan’s first home-grown sumo champion in 19 years
Japan is celebrating its first home-grown sumo champion in almost two decades. Kisenosato, who is 30, won the first tournament of the year and was promoted to the top-most yokozuna rank as […]
Nick Kyrgios out of the Australian Open and other stories
Australia’s No 1 tennis player, Nick Kyrgios, has been knocked out of his home grand slam after losing to Italy’s 89th-ranked Andreas Seppi. The 21 year old Australian was given two warnings […]
Costa back after China spat and other sports stories
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly back in training following a dispute with manager Antonio Conte over a potential move to China. There is a general acceptance around the club that Costa […]
Millwall out of the Lion’s Den?
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has given his full support to Millwall’s campaign to stay at the club’s home in Lewisham. The news comes after they were given a lifeline in their battle […]
Owls flying to Wembley as Seagulls take a dive to play-off defeat
For Brighton & Hove, Friday the 13th certainly lived up to its reputation as four of their key players were injured and Sheffield Wednesday won the 1st leg play-off 2-0. The pre-match […]
Leicester throws the ‘Vardy Party’ of the year!
Today, Leicester City fans got the chance to glimpse the Premier League trophy and celebrate the Foxes’ unbelievable win with the team who made it happen. An open-top bus carried the players […]
Arsenal pip Spurs for second place and other sports stories
Last day of English Premier League – crucial for north London fans Today was the last day of England’s Premier League 2015/16. Many of the usually nail-biting conclusions to the season had […]
Friday the 13th: Unlucky for Seagulls
Championship play-off semi-finals – Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton & Hove Albion Could Brighton & Hove Albion be destined to stay in the Championship? They have not played in the top flight since 1982-83 and […]
West Ham United say goodbye to the Boleyn Ground
Goodbyes are never easy. West Ham bid a fond farewell to their home of 112 years, the Boleyn Ground. Sports Editor Al Riddell was at the Boleyn Ground last night, speaking to […]
Novak Djokovic’s world tennis domination continues in Madrid
Novak Djokovic has beaten defending champion Andy Murray in the final of the Madrid Open. Despite putting up a brilliant fight, Djokovic showed second seed Andy Murray why he’s the world number […]
Sunday football: Man City risk losing out on top 4, Southampton come from behind to beat Tottenham, Liverpool ease past Watford
Manchester City 2 – 2 Arsenal Agüero (8′minutes), De Bruyne (51′minutes) – Giroud (10′minutes), Sánchez (68′minutes) Today was a great day for Manchester United, without the Red Devils having to kick a ball. Man City drew […]
Teesiders promoted to Premiership – Sea-siders settle for Wembley
Brighton & Hove Albion made the long trip north to face Middlesbrough in a win or bust race for automatic promotion to the English Premier League. Several thousand Seagulls’ fans followed their team […]
Michael Jung and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW secure Grand Slam victory and break Badminton record with finishing score
Michael Jung and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW have made two sizeable annotations to the history books today, by becoming only the second pair ever to win the Rolex Grand Slam and achieving the […]
Brit Gemma Tattersall in top three on penultimate day of Badminton Horse Trials
In keeping with tradition, Cross Country Day at Badminton Horse Trials delivered no shortage of drama. This year’s course produced plenty of heart-stopping moments, especially at the Vicarage Vee fence. Frontrunner Michael […]
Andy Murray will meet Novak Djokovic in Madrid Open final
Defending champion Andy Murray has reached the final of the Madrid Open after beating home favourite Rafa Nadal. He’s beaten the Spaniard in this stage of the competition for the second successive year. The […]
Premier League roundup: Leicester lift the Premier League trophy, a dramatic win for Sunderland and Norwich as good as down
Leicester City 3 – 1 Everton Vardy (5′minutes, 65′minutes pen), King (33′minutes) – Mirallas (88′) Leicester City will dominate the back pages tomorrow morning but not entirely for today’s exploits on the field. They […]
How Leicester City defied the odds to become the unlikliest of champions
No, it wasn’t a dream, Leicester City have won the Premier League. Bookmakers have paid out thousands of pounds, grown men have been reduced to tears and the landscape of English football […]
Mark Selby wins World Snooker Championship
England’s world number one Mark Selby has beaten China’s Ding Junhui 18-14 to win his second World Championship in three years. Ding kept in touch with the 2014 winner but could never […]
2016 NFL draft- Jacksonville Jaguars strong draft display bodes well for NFL in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars, who hold a two-game-a-season residency here at London’s Wembley Stadium, had a particularly strong NFL draft last Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. They signed Myles Jack and Jalen Ramsey in the […]
Leicester City are Premier League Champions
In what is being described as the greatest Cinderella story in sporting history, Leicester City have won the Premier League for the first time in their 132 year history. Leicester started the […]
Sporting Sunday: Rosberg wins in Russia
Nico Rosberg finished first in the Russian Grand Prix, making it seven consecutive wins for the German. Lewis Hamilton recovered well to come in second, despite qualifying 10th for the race. Today […]
Recent Comments