Kvitova overcomes Radwanska to progress at Connecticut Open
Petra Kvitova has dismissed Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska in her bid for a fourth Connecticut Open title.
What the papers say – August 21
A mixed bag of news makes the front pages on Tuesday – including the latest on the woman who survived falling from a cruise liner in the Adriatic Sea.
Emotional Ariana Grande wins Best Pop prize at MTV VMAs
Ariana Grande appeared emotional as she won the Best Pop prize at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Dublin High Court to hear challenge against new Garda chief
Legal proceedings are due to get under way in Ireland’s High Court in a challenge against the choice for the country’s new police chief.
Bid to stop prosecution of Hillsborough police chief on misconduct charges
An application to stop the prosecution of former police chief Sir Norman Bettison for misconduct following the Hillsborough disaster is due to be heard today.
Man charged with attempted murder after hammer attack on mother and daughter
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a hammer attack on a mother and daughter in south-east London.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull survives leadership vote
Australia’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has survived a leadership challenge, defeating a senior minister in an internal government ballot.
Three people hurt after shooting near London Tube station
Three people have been injured after a shooting in north-west London.
Nuisance calls a daily torment, says consumer group
Almost three quarters of people were on the receiving end of a nuisance call in the last month, a survey has suggested.
England’s castles besieged by weeds and rough weather, charity warns
Historic castles which have survived sieges and conflict are now facing new threats including invasive weeds and severe weather, English Heritage said.
Hunt to call for EU unity on Russia during first US visit as Foreign Secretary
Jeremy Hunt will challenge the EU to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with the US and Britain over Russian aggression, as he makes his first visit to Washington as Foreign Secretary.
Relations between community and police in Londonderry have deteriorated – report
Relationships between the community and police in parts of Londonderry are said to have “deteriorated considerably” in recent years, a report said.
Blood courier, techno DJ and scientist to compete in Great British Bake Off
A blood courier, a civil servant and house and techno DJ and a retired air steward are among the contestants entering the tent to take part in the upcoming series of The Great British Bake Off.
The Crown star Olivia Colman tops TV power list
Olivia Colman has pipped world-famous stars Sir David Attenborough and Benedict Cumberbatch to be named the most powerful person on British television.
Asthma attacks for children more likely after school return, charity warns
Children are more likely to be hospitalised by asthma attacks when they return to school after the summer holidays, according to a charity.
Parents urged to act and prevent surge in asthma attacks among children
Parents of children with asthma have been urged to act to prevent a spike in emergency hospital admissions for youngsters with the condition as they return to school after the summer holidays.
Adrian Chiles opens up about his anxiety while ITV’s chief football presenter
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles has revealed he suffered with anxiety during his time as chief football presenter on ITV.
Prue Leith: Bake Off move fuss seems unnecessary now
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has said the fuss about the show’s move from the BBC to Channel 4 now seems “totally unnecessary”.
GBBO’s Paul Hollywood: I haven’t got softer, the bakers have got better
Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood has insisted he is not getting “softer” and that the increase in his handshakes is down to the high standard of the competition.
Seats in Scotland vital for Labour election win, says Corbyn
Scottish seats are the key to a Labour victory in the next general election, Jeremy Corbyn will tell candidates on Tuesday.
Most parents happy to see girls pursue football career, study finds
The majority of parents would be happy for their daughter to pursue a career in football, according to a survey which found an attitude shift towards the game.
Drivers warned over severe bank holiday traffic jams
Motorists are being warned to expect severe delays as more than 14 million cars take to UK roads for leisure trips during the August bank holiday weekend.
Keeley Hawes says Amber Rudd informed her portrayal of fictional home secretary
Actress Keeley Hawes has revealed she studied former home secretary Amber Rudd as part of her preparation for her new political part in BBC drama Bodyguard.
David Mitchell says opportunities for working class actors have worsened
Comedian and actor David Mitchell has said that opportunities for working class actors have worsened after a period where they appeared to be growing.
Disease control ‘could suffer and drugs could run out in no-deal Brexit’
Hospitals face running out of drugs in a chaotic no-deal Brexit, the group that represents NHS hospital and ambulance service has privately warned.
Hague: Don’t bend the rules for Johnson and risk entryist surge
Bending leadership rules in favour of Boris Johnson would risk “swamping” the Tory party with entryists and causing long-term damage, Lord Hague has warned.
Open plan offices may be better for health, study suggests
Office managers should remove partitions between workers’ desks to improve employee health, a study suggests.
Children whose parents have cancer may perform worse in school – study
Youngsters whose parents are diagnosed with cancer may benefit from extra support from schools, it has been suggested after a new study linked parental cancer to poorer grades.
Eva Longoria to play Dora the Explorer’s mother in live action film
Actress Eva Longoria will play the mother of children’s TV character Dora the Explorer in an upcoming live action film, her publicist has confirmed.
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson fumes about Liverpool penalty
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is happy to be treated as a “pariah” after insisting that Liverpool should not have been awarded a penalty in their 2-0 Premier League win at Selhurst Park.
Balotelli staying with Nice
Mario Balotelli will remain with Nice this season, the Ligue 1 club have announced.
CBB viewers scratching their heads over Kirstie Alley’s Charles story
Viewers were shocked and confused as Kirstie Alley told her Celebrity Big Brother housemates she once had “snacks” with the Prince of Wales and Courtney Love.