36 h. ago BBC braced for Wimbledon TV rights change despite £60m 'crown jewel' broadcast deal

The BBC currently pays £60million per year to exclusively broadcast Wimbledon, but now faces having to increase that deal to keep that level of coverage going forward.

Economics

37 h. ago BBC could lose rights to Wimbledon despite hosting tennis tournament for 90 years

The BBC has hosted Wimbledon for a staggering 90 years, but now reports suggest the rights to the tennis tournament in SW19 could be poached by two rival broadcasters

Politics

41 h. ago BBC face fight to keep showing Wimbledon as two rivals eye huge broadcast deal

The BBC have held the rights for Wimbledon since 1927, but the broadcaster could miss out when they come up for renewal after the 2027 tournament with TNT Sports and Sky Sports interested

Economics

51 h. ago Novak Djokovic survives stomach bug and dogged Müller to reach second round

Seven-time champion wins 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-2‘I have earned the right to think I can go all the way’At Wimbledon they are calling it the massacre of the seeds. And it has been bloodier than any grand slam in history. On the men’s side, four of the top 10 have been knocked out in the first round. Another four have also fallen in the women’s singles. That makes eight top-10 players in total, a record in the Open era.And yet Novak Djokovic survives despite looking desperately wobbly against Alexandre Müller. Despite needing a doctor’s attention for a stomach bug. Despite squandering 20 out of 27 break points and six set points in the second set. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago John McEnroe insists Wimbledon ace must retire right now after private chat with his wife

John McEnroe has given a damning verdict on one tennis legend who was knocked out of Wimbledon, telling them to retire after having a private conversation with their wife

Politics

3 d. ago We were first in Wimbledon queue but it felt right to let others go in before us

Two tennis-loving friends from the US were the first to pitch up in Wimbledon Park on Friday - but they were soon overtaken by a pair of British queueing experts

Politics

5 d. ago Jannik Sinner won't say why he fired two team members right before Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner has confirmed that he recently fired two members of his team but declined to explain the reason for the change ahead of Wimbledon

Events

5 d. ago EastEnders legend 'died virtually penniless' after blowing £1m fortune

Leslie Grantham was a jewel in the crown of EastEnders as 'Dirty' Den Watts – but the actor sadly died with virtually no money to his name after an incredible downfall

Economics

8 d. ago Emma Raducanu hoping to get her head right in time for Wimbledon

The British number one was beaten in the second round at Eastbourne.

Politics

9 d. ago SPFL announce major broadcast deal change which will TV Premiership first

It's big news for football fans as extra matches will be accessible for live broadcast as per the new agreement.

Politics

9 d. ago Rangers and 49ers link goes beyond anything imagined and here is what is means for 'a crown jewel of Europe'

Paraag Marathe arrives in Glasgow with a strong knowledge in football both in the round-ball format and its American namesake

Politics

1 week ago Jewel in the nation's crown: Architect who rowed with King over planning has now been chosen to build Queen Elizabeth's memorial bridge, inspired by her famous tiara

The official memorial to Queen Elizabeth II will be designed by a firm whose boss has previously clashed with the King over their approaches to architecture.

Politics

1 week ago Property firm’s expansion targets Edinburgh’s ‘jewel in the crown’ £1m postcodes

“Edinburgh’s south side is rightly viewed as one of the finest residential areas across the UK as a whole” – Simon Rettie

Economics

1 week ago Israel strikes Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility as Trump weighs entering war

Crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear programme at Fordow can only be destroyed with US bombs

Events

2 w. ago Amanda Holden’s Wimbledon whites maxi dress ‘clings to all the right places’ and is crease

Amanda Holden has stepped out in yet another amazing look, this time wearing a 'flattering' tailored white maxi dress from Karen Millen that 'clings to all the right places'

Events

3 w. ago Inside the battle to save Strictly: Revolting slur that's caused 'terrible fear' over contestants' behaviour exposed by KATIE HIND

As Strictly bosses are all too painfully aware, the past two series have been blemished by scandals which overshadowed a series regarded by the whole BBC as the jewel in its crown.

Events

3 w. ago Man United star has a month to change Ruben Amorim's £60m transfer plan

Manchester United have a key area of their squad that needs improving this summer unless one or more of these players makes the step up

Economics

4 w. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert warns about diamond bracelet once owned by Hollywood star

On Sunday's Antiques Roadshow, expert Geoffrey Munn was left open-mouthed when a guest revealed a dazzling diamond bracelet was once owned by Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth.

Events

4 w. ago Customers 'devastated' as popular 'jewel' on outskirts of Stockport confirms closure

The restaurant has been described as the "jewel in the crown" of the town

Economics