Peter Capaldi remains the bookies’ favourite to be named the next Doctor Who on Sunday.

Announcement puts end to weeks of speculation as bookies' favourite comes through

George remains the firm favourite as thousands head to place bets on the name chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Spanish newspaper claim the deal is already done for Martino to replace Tito Vilanova at the Nou Camp

While Alexandra, Victoria and James top the list of likely Royal baby names – Ladbrokes are also offering odds on Tulisa at 500/1, Chardonnay at 250/1 and Barack at 200/1.

After what feels like a lifetime of nail-biting anticipation – is it a he or isn’t it a he? Gemini or Cancer? Bugaboo or Maclaren? – the nation could soon let out a collective sigh of relief with reports suggesting that the royal baby might be here sooner than expected, with a recent helicopter dash back to Buckinghamshire from North Wales fuelling rumours that the real due date is actually earlier than speculators had imagined.

A council has accused the Gambling Commission of "refusing to act as a regulator" and called for Government action as it loses its battle to curb the spread of betting shops in poorer areas.

The diagnostic doctor?

Newham, east London - which has six bookies' per square mile - takes firm to court

High street bookmakers are to repay stakes placed on horses caught up in one of the biggest doping scandals in British racing history.

The gauntlet that was left lying on the ground at Cheltenham is to be picked up at Aintree.

So long as they have Willie Mullins, they need never weaken. The track set aside for later in the week was hidden under funereal frost sheets, and the air howled with the final, bitter imprecations of winter. But the punters – above all, the Irish – left here last night aglow with the vindication of their faith. However slow the buds of springtime, they know exactly where to find the most reliable bloom in all Nature: a stable in Co Carlow.

With jump racing's richest week looming and the most powerful stables in Britain and Ireland poised to do battle for more than £6 million in purses, there was a timely reminder yesterday that success is relative.