Archive 2021/08/08
- Government defends spending on new art for Downing Street
- Double blow for Alex Hales as batter proves he can take the pain as Rockets lose
- Marseille comeback win at Montpellier marred by crowd trouble
- Ministers accused of ‘mixed messages’ over work from home policy
- Christian Malcolm defends GB athletics squad over lack of Tokyo gold
- Alun Wyn Jones in no doubt about the importance of Lions contests
- Joe Willock set for Newcastle return
- Harry Dunn suspect could have been distracted by phone, lawyers claim
- Andy Robertson injury concern for Liverpool
- Hundreds in Warsaw protest political repression in Belarus
- Mark Robins: Coventry’s last-gasp winner was perfect way to mark city return
- 5 things we learned from this weekend’s cinch Premiership action
- Taliban fighters take key northern Afghan cities as battles rage on
- Petrol bombs thrown during night of disorder in Dungannon
- Kyle McFadzean’s last-gasp strike ensures a happy homecoming for Coventry
- Grant Forrest produces grandstand finish to hold off James Morrison in Hero Open
- Stephen Glass pleased to see patience pay off as Aberdeen snatch last-gasp win
- Israel PM: Lebanon responsible for attacks, Hezbollah or not
- Ange Postecoglou hails hat-trick hero Kyogo Furuhashi’s ‘incredible’ home debut
- Jack Ross happy with Hibs’ ruthless first-half display against Ross County
- Nuno Espirito Santo plans Harry Kane chat on Monday following his Spurs return
- Olympics come to an end and Lionel Messi says goodbye – Sunday’s sporting social
- Joe Root sees final day wash-out as a missed chance for England
- Callum Davidson disappointed as St Johnstone are held to a draw by Motherwell
- Liverpool apologise over ticket issues for Bilbao friendly
- Ebro River in full flow for Phoenix Stakes gold
- Marathon finish as amateur couple complete 102 Olympic events in 17 days
- Grant Forrest holds off James Morrison charge to win first European Tour title
- Tony Watt to the rescue as Motherwell battle for a draw at St Johnstone
- Late Jack MacKenzie winner earns Aberdeen comeback victory over Livingston
- Marianafoot foils Starman and company in Maurice de Gheest
- Markie Post, TV veteran actor of Night Court, dies at 70
- Hibs’ stunning first-half display leaves Ross County reeling
- Kyogo Furuhashi scores a debut hat-trick as Celtic dominate Dundee
- Marco Silva frustrated by dropped points but says Fulham will get stronger
- Tottenham keen to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez to assist Harry Kane
- First Test between England and India ends in draw as rain washes out final day
- Thai man charged with killing and robbing Swiss woman
- Marco Silva’s Fulham pegged back by Middlesbrough in Championship opener
- Next stop Haydock for Curragh winner Gustavus Weston
- Alpinista upholds family tradition with Group One victory in Germany
- Russia evacuates two villages in Siberia because of wildfires
- Boris Johnson: Team GB Olympic heroes have shown ‘the very best of this country’
- Cairde Go Deo runs out stylish winner at the Curragh
- Next stop Paris as Tokyo Olympics come to a close
- Paris plans to deliver inclusive, youth-centred and gender-equal Games in 2024
- Tokyo Games could yet have positive legacy despite unprecedented challenges
- Tokyo passes the baton to Paris as strangest ever Olympic Games come to an end
- Student sets up running club so other Muslim women feel safe when exercising
- Grainger hopes discussion about mental health in sport will help wider society
- Shanroe sights set on Ebor glory
- Saudi Arabia to pay families of medical workers
- 5 things we learned from the British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa
- Fifteen killed as bus overturns in Turkey
- Lionel Messi bids farewell to his beloved Barcelona and admits he could be bound for Paris
- New UN report to set out stark reality of the climate crisis
- Olympic history maker Jason Kenny deserves knighthood, old school says
- Tam Courts says Dundee United’s win over Rangers is ‘strong statement of intent’
- Axel Tuanzebe returns to Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United
- Walker looking towards Sceptre Stakes for Primo Bacio
- Siya Kolisi says series win over Lions is a success for all of South Africa
- Sailing, Boxing, Swimming and Cycling pass GB’s Tokyo 2020 test in style
- USA top table as San Marino grace podium for first time – Tokyo 2020 in numbers
- British firefighters fly in to help as wildfires continue to rage in Greece
- Levey expecting to see the real Snow Lantern at Newmarket
- Rowdy passengers were no match for taxi driver turned boxing champ Lauren Price
- Pre-Tokyo plan for change helps put GB cycling team top of the medals table
- Pep Guardiola commends young attackers for Community Shield efforts
- Covid protocols and no fans in the venues but were the Tokyo Olympics a success?
- Empty venues and extreme heat – things to forget from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
- Duncan Scott among British athletes to set new Olympic markers in Tokyo
- Golds for Charlotte Worthington and Jason Kenny among Tokyo memorable moments
- In pictures – The battles, triumphs and celebrations of terrific Tokyo Olympics
- Tearful Lionel Messi gets standing ovation as he says goodbye to Barcelona
- Inspiral poised to take next step up the ladder at Doncaster
- The timeline of events which led to Lionel Messi departing Barcelona
- Man charged with attempted murder over social worker attack
- Warren Gatland thinks Lions would be stronger with more preparation for tours
- You don’t represent Leicester – Ian Wright condemns ‘disgraceful’ fan behaviour
- Starmer hits out at Government ‘chaos’ over exam replacements
- Kellie Harrington digs deep to deliver Ireland gold in middleweight final
- ‘Just typical Jason’ says Laura Kenny after husband claims seventh Olympic gold to become Britain’s greatest Olympian
- Modern pentathlon governing body launches review after coach punches horse
- Robbie Neilson airs his frustration despite success at St Mirren
- Mark England hails 65 Tokyo medals as GB’s ‘greatest achievement’ at an Olympics
- Reinforcements called in as Greece battles huge wildfires
- Laura and Jason Kenny race ahead in record books – the power couple in numbers
- Jason Kenny in seventh heaven after keirin gold and he hints he may carry on
- Jason Kenny and Lauren Price grab gold as Team GB total 65 medals at Tokyo 2020
- Lauren Price secures final Great Britain gold of Games after dominating final
- Last day at the Games: Jason Kenny and Lauren Price end Olympics in golden glory
- Rhubarb and custard blondies recipe
- Europe catches up with US on Covid vaccinations
- Jason Kenny in seventh heaven after winning keirin gold at Tokyo Olympics
- International Cat Day: 9 things you only know if you’re definitely a cat person
- A closer look at Jason Kenny’s seven Olympic gold medals
- Jason Kenny in seventh heaven after winning keirin gold at Tokyo Olympics
- How will exam results be decided and how can students appeal?
- Dominic Raab acted within rules over France visit – Government
- What the papers say – August 8
- Pet thieves to face tougher sentences under new abduction offence
- Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms persist
- NHS waiting list in England could soar to 14 million next year, warns IFS