Adidas, the German sportswear manufacturer, is suing the tennis Grand Slams and the sport's governing body in a dispute over their three-stripes trademark, the Wimbledon organisers said on Tuesday. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTCC) said it would vigorously defend the action, which is set to go to court in May. Papers were served against the club last week, chief executive Ian Ritchie said.

The doors to the biggest pub in the world swung open on Tuesday as bartenders at the 30th Great British Beer Festival poured the first of 340 000 pints from across the globe. The annual five-day bash, which raises a toast to finelycrafted ales -- and hurls bland, fizzy lager straight out with the slops -- promises to be the biggest festival yet.

Emergency services worked to restore order to a London district on Sunday after rioters torched vehicles and buildings and looted shops.

George Best's son Calum thanked the "amazing" people of Northern Ireland, returning the warmth shown to his football legend father during an emotionally-charged funeral for the province's sporting idol. The 24-year-old said he had been greatly moved and strengthened by the tens of thousands of mourners who packed the rain-soaked streets of Belfast.

Emergency services worked to restore order to a London district on Sunday after rioters torched vehicles and buildings and looted shops.

Gary Glitter, who has served two jail sentences for sexual offences, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into TV star Jimmy Saville.

Prince William delighted crowds of stunned well-wishers in central London on Friday when he took his new bride Kate for a spin in an Aston Martin.

Prince William and his new wife Catherine took part in the pomp and pageantry as Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official birthday on Saturday.