The former world champ says his unusual new obsession might get some thinking he has “lost the plot”.
Month: August 2024
Winston Churchill’s Olympic speech rediscovered
The speech, made before the 1924 Olympics, was part of a fundraiser to promote athletes on merit.
Anti-racism protesters rally at Belfast City Hall
An anti-immigration rally and a counter protest in Belfast end with both groups peacefully dispersing.
Injuries after Boardmasters festival crowd surge
A small number of people are injured and one set is cancelled after the Cornwall festival incident.
Welcome to Wrexham star dies aged 100
Wrexham AFC paid tribute to its oldest fan after his death was announced online.
BBC asks Huw Edwards to return more than £200,000
In a letter to staff the BBC Chair Samir Shah says Edwards had “behaved in bad faith”.
Men wanted over protest after airport kick video
There was “an outbreak” of trouble during a protest outside Rochdale police station, detectives say.
King hails community spirit against riot ‘aggression’
King Charles has called for “shared values of mutual respect” in the wake of riots and disorder.
Fifth Banksy in five days appears in London
The image of two pelicans fishing has appeared above a fish and chip shop in Walthamstow.
Carsley named interim England manager
Lee Carsley is appointed interim England manager for the upcoming Nations League games as the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues.
