Frank Lampard vows to support Kepa Arrizabalaga after another costly mistake

Frank Lampard has admitted he will fight to boost Kepa Arrizabalaga’s brittleconfidence after the goalkeeper’s latest mistake in Chelsea’s 2-0 PremierLeague loss to Liverpool.

Oscar the Alpaca becomes pitch invader

Play had to be stopped for 20 minutes during a football match in NorthYorkshire after an alpaca ran onto the pitch. Footage of the elusive Oscar hasgone viral after he galloped into the game between Carlton Athletic and IlkleyTown on Saturday from a..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 3,899 new confirmed cases

The Government has revealed 41,777 people have died after testing positive forcoronavirus.

Jose Mourinho hails Bale 'top player in Europe'

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho describes new signing Gareth Bale as one of the'top players in Europe' and says he is a great addition but the team is notyet complete.

Squirrel monkeys cool off in the September sun

Zookeepers treat ZSL London Zoo’s troop of Bolivian black-capped squirrelmonkeys to star-shaped ice lollies in the autumn sunshine – as they count downto starring in ITV’s documentary London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year, whichbegins on Thursday..

Battle of Britain: Flypast at Westminster Abbey

A Hurricane and three Spitfires carry out a flypast to mark the 80thanniversary of the Battle of Britain after a memorial service at WestminsterAbbey. This year’s service, which is the venue’s first since lockdown, sawattendance significantly..

Angela Rayner: Labour will be campaigning on 'jobs, jobs, jobs'

Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner says Labour will be campaigning on"jobs, jobs, jobs", as she gives a speech on what would have been the firstday of the Labour Party conference - cancelled due to coronavirus.

Matt Hancock: I would report my neighbour

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he would report a neighbour who breachedself-isolation rules, as the Government introduces new fines for those whorefuse to quarantine.

£10,000 fines for breaching self-isolation rule

A look at the new fines that come in on September 28 for breaching the ruleson self-isolating. People in England who refuse an order to self-isolate willface fines of up to £10,000, the Government has warned amid deepening concernat the sharp upsurge..

Brexit briefing: 102 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Trump vows to nominate female judge

Donald Trump has promised to put forth a female nominee to fill the SupremeCourt seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Taking thestage at a North Carolina rally to chants of “Fill that seat”, the presidentsaid he would..

Belarusian police arrest 200 women at opposition protest

Police in the capital of Belarus have cracked down sharply on a women’sprotest march demanding the authoritarian president’s resignation.

‘I putted my life out’ – Alex Noren conquers Winged Foot’s ‘tricked up’ pins

Mandatory credit: USGA. Sweden’s Alex Noren defied a “tricked up” Winged Footto make a significant move up the leaderboard on day three of the 120th USOpen.

Tottenham confirm signing of Gareth Bale on a season-long loan

31-year-old Gareth Bale returns to Spurs from Real Madrid seven years after hemoved in the opposite direction in a then world-record transfer.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 4,422 new confirmed cases

The Government has revealed 41 759 people have died after testing positive forcoronavirus.

Police warn anti-vax and anti-lockdown protesters to disperse or face arrest

Police have urged hundreds of protesters to immediately leave an anti-vaccine,anti-lockdown protest in Trafalgar Square or face arrest. The warning cameafter heated clashes between demonstrators and officers during a “Resist AndAct For Freedom”..

Premier League match preview: Wolves v Man City

An in-depth match preview of the upcoming Premier League clash between Wolvesand Man City.

Two dead, 14 injured after shooting in New York state

Two people died and 14 others were wounded at a party in Rochester, New York,early on Saturday, police said. A male and a female died in the shooting at aback yard event, interim police chief Mark Simmons told reporters. None of the14 wounded people..

Presidential rivals pay tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The US presidential candidates have both paid tribute to the Supreme Court’sveteran judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died following complications withcancer aged 87. She was best known for her liberal views and fighting forequality for all. Joe Biden..

Brexit briefing: 103 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Bryson DeChambeau hails ‘impeccable’ iron play that puts him in the US Open mix

Mandatory courtesy: USGA Bryson DeChambeau wants the hardest test possibleafter some “impeccable” iron play lifted him into contention for a first majortitle in the 120th US Open.

Women’s rights champion Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at her home inWashington aged 87, setting off a likely intense debate over the appointmentof her replacement. A diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion whobecame the court’s second..

Couples find lockdown love on Muslim dating app

Two couples who found love on a Muslim dating app have made wedding planswithin months after their relationships were “accelerated” by lockdownrestrictions. When the traditional method of being introduced to a potentialpartner by family was put on..

Coronavirus restrictions tightened in Dublin

The Irish Government has announced plans to tighten its coronavirusrestrictions in Dublin. Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar warned that withoutfurther action there was a very real threat that Dublin could return to theworst days of the crisis.

Johnson says second wave of coronavirus ‘inevitable’ in the UK

Boris Johnson is warning that a second wave of coronavirus has arrived in theUK, as scientists reported the “widespread growth” of the virus across thecountry.

Covid-19: UK sees ‘widespread growth’ in cases

There is “widespread growth” of the Covid-19 epidemic across the UK,Government scientists have warned, as ministers announced tough restrictionson more regions.

Pep Guardiola on almost signing Messi

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola responds to claims of his side almostsigning Lionel Messi and their record goalscorer Sergio Aguero missingMonday’s Premier League season opener at Wolves.

Government could tighten national lockdown measures

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in England, reports have emerged that theGovernment is considering a return to tighter national lockdown measures.Under a so-called “circuit break”, extra restrictions could be imposed to slowthe spread of Covid-19..

Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool's new signing in profile

Liverpool have completed the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder ThiagoAlcantara on a four-year contract. The Spain international, who was in thelast year of his deal with the Bundesliga club, arrives for an initial fee of£20million. Manager Jurgen..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 4,322 new confirmed cases

The Government said that as of 9am on Friday, there had been a further 4,322lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK. Overall, 385,936 cases have beenconfirmed.

Chelsea v Liverpool: Premier League match preview

An in-depth look at the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool atStamford Bridge.

Barry pleased to see Everton strengthen midfield

Former Everton midfielder praises manager Carlo Ancelotti for signing Allanand Doucoure to address a lack of steel in the Toffees midfield.

US banning use of TikTok and WeChat

The US will ban the use of WeChat on Sunday to “safeguard the nationalsecurity of the United States”. The Chinese app TikTok will also be banned byNovember 12, but US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said early on Friday onCNBC that access to that..

Nicola Sturgeon warns ‘hard decisions’ on restrictions may be needed within days

Nicola Sturgeon has warned “hard but necessary” decisions may be needed in thecoming days to prevent another national lockdown. The First Minister saidcoronavirus “could get out of our grip again” as Scotland faces the risk of“exponential..

Heroin worth £21m found hidden in bags of rice at UK port

A massive haul of Class A drugs has been stopped from hitting UK streets afteran international operation led by the National Crime Agency. More than a tonneof Class A drugs – 1,196kg of heroin and morphine derivatives – were recoveredfrom..

Peta protesters target London Fashion Week

Supporters of the animal welfare organisation Peta have demonstrated outsideSomerset House in central London, protesting against the killing of animals tomake shoes and bags, at London Fashion Week. It comes as the charity claimsthat conservation..

Klopp in good spirits as Thiago signing looks 'quite promising'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp still refused to discuss in detail the imminentnew signing Thiago Alcantara, who is on the verge of moving to Anfield fromBayern Munich.

Premier League match preview: Man United v Crystal Palace

Manchester United are set to take on Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in thePremier League on September 19. Take a look at the stats.

Peer heard swearing during coronavirus debate

Lord Bethell is heard swearing in the House of Lords after sufferingtechnology problems during a Covid-19 debate. He mumbled “oh for f***’s sake”when his second attempt to deliver a speech on coronavirus regulations wasdisrupted.

London's New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled

London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display will not take place this yearbecause of the coronavirus pandemic, the city’s mayor has confirmed. SadiqKhan said instead that he was working on doing something that “people canenjoy in the..

FPL gameweek 2 tips: Bosses face choice between United and City stars

With both Manchester United and Manchester City returning from their gameweekone blanks, the focus is on the returning stars ahead of GW2. To help youdecide who is worth backing, the PA news agency has developed a Transfer Scoremetric, with a..

US election polls: Biden leads Trump by six points in the polls

A look at the seven-day rolling average of the approval rating of USPresidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, courtesy ofRealClearPolitics.

Burberry holds its first ever virtual fashion show

Burberry is known for always being at the cutting edge when it comes toembracing new technologies, so when the famed British brand announced it wouldbe staging a virtual show for the first time, fans were excited to find outwhat was in store...

What will an EFL supporter test event look like?

Matches in the English men’s professional leagues will welcome payingspectators for the first time since March this weekend as the EFL carries outseven pilot events. Clubs are desperate to get fans safely back into stadiumsas soon as possible amid..

Father and son team restore Norwich Cathedral weathercock

The weathercock at Norwich Cathedral is returned after being restored byfather and son team Chris and Sam Milford from historic building conservationspecialists WallWalkers.

Solskjaer counting on Maguire to 'focus on football' after Mykonos incident

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes that Harry Maguire's arrestand pending appeal in the Greek courts following an incident in Mykonos doesnot distract the club's captain.

Appeal after NHS Test and Trace worker’s head stamped on five times on bus

Police are searching for a man who allegedly put an NHS Test and Trace workerin hospital after attacking him on a bus in north London. Scotland Yard saidin a statement the 63-year-old victim boarded the route 149 bus just beforeSeven Sisters station,..

Donald Trump slams Joe Biden and praises vaccine developments

Donald Trump slams Joe Biden at a rally in Wisconsin and praises the country'sefforts in finding a vaccine that will be delivered 'by the end of the year'.

Hancock: 'National lockdown last line of defence'

Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that a nationallockdown is the last line of defence against a potential second wave of thecoronavirus.

Brexit briefing: 104 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.