A furious letter from John Lennon to Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, written after The Beatles’ break-up has sold for nearly $30,000 (£24,200). In the two-page typed draft with handwritten notes, Lennon criticises the couple for their treatment of him and his wife, Yoko Ono. The attack is said to be in response to … Read more
Four-time Olympic medallist Louis Smith says he receives death threats “every day” after a video was leaked in which he apparently mocks Islam. Smith, who could face “suspension or expulsion” by British Gymnastics, did not state where the death threats came from. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, he said he has experienced “a lot … Read more
Malone’s blades were bought from donations from members of the public New Zealand’s Liam Malone has broken a Paralympic Games record held by South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius. The 22-year-old, from Nelson, won gold in the men’s 200m T44 final in Rio in a time of 21.06 seconds. Pistorius’ record was 21.30 seconds. Victory gave Malone … Read more