MARTIN SAMUEL: My grandfather had an unusual take on authority. He thought a desire to be in charge should see that person disqualified. On the subject of VAR, he may well have a point with this.

The Russian star jumped behind the microphone to provide commentary at the Kooyong Classic, a tournament ahead of the Australian Open, while Dimitrov was on court at the time.

The 32-year-old tennis pro's WTA ranking recently fell to No. 369 following her first-round defeat at the Australian Open 2020

Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis after winning five Grand Slam titles during her career. She has announced she will be quitting tennis in an interview with Vanity Fair.

Hats off to the little-known Irish composer Gerald Barry, whose late-flowering career (he's almost as old as me!) has produced a generally joyous take on Lewis Carroll's oeuvre to his own libretto.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are in deadlock over America's swing states, with polls showing hairs-breadth gaps between the bitter rivals weeks before the presidential election.

Voters in 13 battleground states say Donald Trump won Wednesday night's final presidential debate. Voters said Clinton won by 49 to 39 per cent, according to the CBS survey.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the battleground states of New Hampshire, two separate polls showed Thursday. The Republican has sliced into his rival's vote share.

Until the eleventh hour predictions were that Hillary had an 85 percent chance of winning the election. Even Tuesday's exit poll had Clinton winning almost everywhere at 5 p.m.

Allan Lichtman (pictured), from the American University in Washington DC, described election polls and pundits as 'useless' and 'worthless'.

Many celebrities were heartbroken when Donald Trump upset the odds to become the 45th President of the United States.

Stein, who netted one percent of the national popular vote, will receive a refund of $2 million after raising just over $7.3 million for recounts in three states. The money will go to Count My Vote.

One of the Russian-bought Facebook ads showed imagery of a black woman 'dry firing' a rifle, which was indicative of the 'divisive social and political messages' used in the campaign.

The talented Ireland Under 21 international has decided that education must come first before embarking on his career as a full-time professional footballer.

Roy Keane has launched a withering attack on a string of Republic of Ireland internationals, questioning the ability of players who previously questioned him.

Most people go on dating apps to find love, but one Dundalk fan has stumbled across something different - her club's new signing. Jesus 'Chino Perez wrote that he played for the club in his Tinder profile.

A royal expert has claimed that the Queen will take Meghan under her wing when she celebrates her 38th birthday at Balmoral Castle on the 4th August.

The Queen has 'earmarked' Sophie Wessex to be an 'secret ally' to the Duchess of Sussex, according to Grazia.

Courtiers say 'Harry and Meghan will be punished' for ignoring orders from the Queen not to go public until it was finalised by his father - but it was rushed out on the eve of Kate's birthday (pictured today)

The Duke of Sussex, who announced the couple's plan in a statement over Instagram last week, is 'behaving like a teenager,' an insider told Vanity Fair magazine.

The Queen, 93, referred to Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, only by their first names in a statement after today's royal summit at Sandringham, in a 'very striking' move.

The hugely-popular meeting in June will not be held as a public event due to the coronavirus pandemic but organisers hope the five-day meeting in June can take place behind closed doors.

Adrian Pearson, 48, smashed bottles, abused staff, attacked a taxi driver and hit a police officer during an alcohol-fuelled rampage in Chester-le-Street but was only given a suspended sentence.

Half wheels of Stilton are now 50% reduced in Tesco at £1.50, while you can even get your hands on a whole cheeseboard with five varieties for £1.75.

Maisey Roberts, 19, and her one-year-old boy Leighton Jones have not been seen since Tuesday, when they were spotted by the Tesco on Hawthorne Road in Litherland.

Armed police have secured a Tesco Extra supermarket in Shrewsbury after receiving reports of a gunman who was spotted on the roof of the store's petrol station.

Tesco is showing its committed to its vegan shoppers by expanding its plant-based range with 35 new items, including a hoisin duck-style wrap and a coronation cauliflower wrap.

The incident involved a grandmother wearing a hijab along with her daughter and granddaughter who asked a separate woman to stop taking their photo outside a Bournemouth Tesco.

Nestle announced they would be rolling out Smarties button in three new flavours in UK shops this week. The treats will now be available in milk, white and orange, and are filled with Smarties bits .

After enjoying a perfect start to life at Manchester United, the club's new £68million signing Bruno Fernandes has decided it's time to get settled in off the pitch.

The British supermarket believes a database of stolen usernames and passwords from other platforms has been tested on its website.

The total deaths in England rose by 53 as a 41-year-old is thought to be the youngest victim in Britain since the outbreak began. The total number of confirmed cases in the UK has hit 5,018.

Hundreds of shoppers were spotted queueing outside a Tesco in Cheshunt this morning just before it opened its doors to NHS workers and emergency staff.

Police were called to reports of someone 'behaving aggressively' at the shop in Middleton. Officers arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of theft in connection with an earlier incident.

Jason Manford has landed a new job driving elderly people to medical appointments, after being turned down by Tesco.

Lily James stepped out in London amid the UK's current lockdown to take some fresh air and attempt to pick up a takeaway juice.

Crowdfunders set up to save London's best-loved pubs have raised thousands of pounds. Two of Soho's oldest establishments, The French House and Trisha's are asking for donations.

The vicious assaults occurred inside the Three Crowns pub on Stoke Newington High Street, N16, at about 1:20am on Saturday November 9, 2019.

Nikki Spiers, 31, from London, became an internet hit in March after a WhatsApp emoji quiz she sent to her friends was shared around the world, and now she's back with a geography special.

The report shows that if a two-metre social distancing rule is implemented, tens of thousands of commuters will be unable to board London's Tubes at peak times.

Anthony Rooks, 79, was discovered collapsed with a head injury at a property in Dalmeny Road, Holloway, north London at around 7.20pm on Monday. A 42-year-old man has been arrested.

Number 10's deputy chief scientific adviser Professor Angela McLean expressed concern at the figures at Tuesday's Downing Street press conference.

Couples in Naples kissed and embraced each other yesterday, with millions of Italians finally allowed to meet friends and family for the first time since March 9.

With EastEnders on ice amid the current COVID-19 crisis, star Steve McFadden was sure to keep himself busy on Wednesday by enjoying a bike ride in the sunshine.

The teenager had been spotted strolling past homes in Hellesdon dressed in a long, black overcoat with a wide-brimmed hat and a pointed mask with a beak-shaped nose.

The singer, 24, is currently abiding by government mandated guidelines in the fight against coronavirus COVID-19 by remaining behind closed doors with her model boyfriend, Anwar Hadid.

London Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye told MPs the airport's £14billion expansion plan is no longer a priority - and suggested a failure to reboot the economy could see it scrapped altogether.

CRAIG BROWN COLUMN: Part One of an A-Z guide to the next 10,00 hours of Lockdown TV. From arms dealers to chief inspectors and ex-girlfriends.

A member of the public in north-west London spotted the damage on the memorial in Church Road in Hayes on Monday, May 4. Officers are asking anyone who recognises the writing to call in.

Halfords, Decathlon, Evans and Wheelbase are all listing some models of mountain and road bikes as out of stock on their websites. Surge in sales comes as Britons prepare for post-lockdown life.